Equine Vacancies

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UK - Gloucestershire - Cheltenham - 3 vet equine practice, Equine Stud permanent or seasonal
UK - Gloucestershire - Tetbury - 4 vet equine practice, Head Repro Vet, permanent or seasonal
NZ - North Island - Waikato - Cambridge - 12 vet equine hospital, Equine Vet 6 mths from January 2024
VIC - South Gippsland - 4 equine vets in large mixed practice, seasonal ambulatory equine vet
QLD - Brisbane - Brisbane Region - mobile equine vet practice, Ambulatory Equine vet
QLD - Southern Downs - Warwick - 3 vet equine practice
NSW - New England - Tamworth Equine Vet Centre - 3 vet
NSW - Sydney NW Fringe - Agnes Banks - 13 vet equine practice
NSW - Sydney W - Warwick Farm - 2 vet equine practice, new practice
ACT - Canberra - Lyneham - 3 vet equine practice
TAS - Northern Tas - Deloraine - 10 vet mixed practice, equine only position
SA - Edge of Adelaide Hills - Mount Pleasant - 4 vet equine practice

CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE UK - EQUINE STUD VET Permanent or Seasonal New Position

Stud Vet - Guasco and Associates - Cotswolds

We have an exciting opportunity for an equine stud vet to join our expanding team.

We are looking for an ambitious veterinary surgeon with experience in stud medicine to come and join us for the 2024 breeding season. We can offer either a permanent or a seasonal position.

The role revolves around the daily management of thoroughbred stud farms and all that comes with it: the focus of the job is equine reproductive medicine, but the practice has a large sport horse (racehorse) caseload therefore general experience and interest in equine ambulatory medicine is preferrable. Good communication skills and confidence are a must. You will have top of the range diagnostic tools to your avail. We aim at keeping our team personable, approachable and supportive.

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We offer a large CPD allowance, BEVA and RCVS membership, VDS cover, private medical insurance, and a generous salary, commensurate with experience.

Accommodation and business vehicles will be provided. Travel insurance and other benefits can be provided upon discussion.

We are a driven, independent first opinion practice offering the highest standard of care to a wide range of clients, mostly professionals.

As a practice, we focus on reinvesting our resources and encourage clinicians to develop their own skills. There is scope to expand your caseload, clientele and shape your career depending on your areas of interest.

We are nestled in the lovely Cotswolds, half way between Cheltenham and Oxford, offering rolling countryside with masses of beautiful country walks in the area, scenic views and plenty of attractions. We have great city links being easily connected to central London (by train), Birmingham, Bristol and Stratford Upon Avon. The office itself is based just outside of Burton-on-the-water, famous for its honey-coloured stone architecture and idyllic village scene, known as the Venice of the Cotswolds, it offers a wealth of attractions and shops, restaurants, pubs, cafes and tea rooms. The Cotswold themselves are a well known tourist spot, boasting good pubs, festivals, a large horse racing scene and numerous outdoor activities.

Does this sound good to you? If so, please submit your CV and a brief covering letter to jobs@guascoandassociates.com

If you feel you would prefer a chat about the job, please ring us on +447526689425.

See our website: https://www.guascoandassociates.com/

DELORAINE, NORTHERN TAS - EQUINE

Associate Equine Veterinarian

Our practice is looking for an additional equine vet to join our team. We are a mixed animal practice of 6 – 7 vets on any one day, in Deloraine, northern Tasmania. Our varied caseload is facilitated by excellent equipment, and for equine we have a new hospital and theatre which is now Tasmania’s only equine surgical facility. Most of our vets do some equine work, but we are seeking an additional vet who is keen to focus on equine, ideally with a racing bias. Most vets work a four-day week, but work hours are negotiable. Afterhours is shared with an average roster of 1 in 6. An ability to do mixed afterhours would be amazing but not essential. We also take turns vetting at the races, the trots and local ODE’s.

We have a varied equine caseload and receive referrals from all over the state. These include lameness exams, complicated medicine cases requiring extensive workup and / or hospitalisation, varied surgical cases, and complicated dental extractions. The horse industry is thriving in Tasmania, and we provide service across racing, competition and pleasure horses. A large proportion of thoroughbreds from Tasmania are bred in the Meander Valley. If you ride and compete there are clinics or competitions to go to most weekends.

Our lead equine vet is the current EVA representative for Tasmania, has memberships in equine practice and equine surgery, and was a clinical tutor for Melbourne University so loves to teach and mentor. Surgical specialists Dr Hadley Willsalen or Dr Nick Kannegieter take turns coming down every 3 - 4 weeks to do specialist surgeries, but we do plenty of surgery in between. We are equipped to perform colic surgery, caesareans, arthroscopies, foal intensive care. We have a dental trailer, ligasure, gastroscopy and wonderful ultrasounds for doing echocardiography and abdominal ultrasound.

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Our ideal applicant would be an experienced equine vet who wants to get involved in all aspects of ambulatory and hospital practice, but the job can be tailored to particular areas of interest. It would particularly suit a capable ambulatory vet wanting to expand their skill set with advanced diagnostic work ups, anaesthesia, intensive care and reproduction including ET.

Salary $100,000 plus, with generous after-hours remuneration.

Enquiries call Dr Merrilyn Fitzgerald 0418964321 or practice owner Dr Roger Blackwell 0417322108.

WARWICK - EQUINE PRACTICE

Equine Practice in Warwick, Southeast Queensland

An exciting position has become available for a young or more experienced veterinarian who wants to make a career in the equine industry. This position will give you the opportunity to improve your knowledge and skills in a supportive environment.

WEV is an exceptional practice. Founded in 2012, our small team of over 3 FTE veterinarians provide dedicated boutique style equine services from a purpose-built facility outside of Warwick.

The practice was founded by Tias Muurlink, a specialist equine surgeon with extensive university and private practice experience. Another highly experienced specialist surgeon, Liz Walmsley, has recently joined the team. The case load is very varied and is currently biased towards lameness and surgery, both first opinion and referral. The practice also provides extensive reproductive services to some large-scale Thoroughbred farms in the area and assisted reproduction services in sport horses as well as more general equine veterinary services. Equipment and facilities are excellent, with comprehensive diagnostic, dental, anaesthesia and surgical equipment as well as hospitalisation, examination areas and surgical facilities for both standing and recumbent surgery.

We feel we have a great physical work environment but more importantly we pride ourselves on having a happy team atmosphere where all are working towards the best outcomes for our patients and clients. A very important part of achieving this are our exceptional nurses and support staff whom we value highly.

To help cope with the heavy workload, we are seeking at least one dedicated qualified veterinarian. The position will be tailored to the individual and their level of experience. Depending on the interests of the successful applicant the workload will be focused on in hospital examinations and treatment, reproductive examinations and procedures, anaesthesia and medical cases, or ambulatory work.

The ideal applicant will have some post graduate experience but keen new graduates with an equine background will also be considered. For more experienced graduates, demonstration of ongoing further education, for example Membership of the ANZCVS or equivalent will be highly regarded. For younger vets assistance in preparing for Memberships or other training will be given. Our practice has a philosophy of continual development of all our staff and the practice more generally.

We are keen to attract a great applicant to this position. We will be offering an attractive salary and working conditions. For a new or recent graduate, a salary greater than $90k plus superannuation, along with assistance with accommodation and relocation expenses. More experienced vets will be offered a salary in the range of $100 to $140k plus superannuation and benefits. After hours work is shared between all vets and nurses and vets are paid a percentage of any professional fees generated after hours.

More information on the practice is available on our website: warwickequinevets.com.au and in our Newsletters (available on our website)

Enquiries will be treated in strict confidence and should be directed in the first instance to: tiasmuurlink@warwickequinevets.com.au or mobile 0438 791 804.

TETBURY, GLOUCESTERSHIRE UK - HEAD REPRO VET Permanent or Seasonal New Position

HEAD REPRODUCTION VET

Full Time (Permanent or Seasonal) Experienced Equine Reproduction RCVS eligible Vet required at Tomlinson Equine (formerly Beaufort Embryo transfer) to head the reproduction vet team of 2, plus 1-2 interns for the 2024 Breeding Season and beyond. We are a busy specialist equine reproduction centre combined with a clinical ambulatory vet practice based in Gloucestershire looking for an accomplished equine reproduction vet to join our 6-vet team.

The successful candidate should be competent in all aspects of equine reproduction such as AI (Fresh, Chilled & Frozen); Embryo Transfer; Foaling; Foal Medicine; Semen Collection, Processing & Freezing and ideally OPU.

The candidate should also be confident with routine on call duties, such as colics, stitch-ups and basic lameness. This position offers an exciting and challenging case load as well as the opportunity to be involved with leading the field in advanced reproduction techniques.

The position requires excellent client & team communication skills and competence with both written and verbal English. The candidate must be eligible for RCVS membership. Competitive renumeration package on offer, commensurate with experience.

Please apply with CV and Covering Letter to emmaoffice@tomlinsonequine.co.uk

See our website: http://tomlinsonequine.co.uk/

CAMBRIDGE, WAIKATO NZ - EQUINE VET 6 months from January 2024 New Position

Cambridge Equine Hospital is looking for a well-rounded equine veterinarian to join our existing team of 12 veterinarians (including Specialists in Equine Surgery and in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation). This position would be a 6-month term starting in January 2024 with the possibility of a permanent role for the right person. The ideal candidate would have at least 2 years of experience in general equine practice, with additional experience in anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging, and stud medicine being advantageous.

Cambridge Equine Hospital is situated in the heart of the Waikato and offers both first opinion and referral services. Our large client base is predominantly made up of thoroughbred studs, breakers, agistment farms and trainers, but we also care for a growing number of standardbreds, sport and pleasure horses. Our diagnostic equipment currently includes in-house laboratory, digital radiography, ultrasound, nuclear scintigraphy, portable video-endoscopy, lameness locator, televet ECG, and battery powered dental equipment.

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The successful appointee will be an enthusiastic team player with excellent communication skills and a focus on delivering the highest standard of practice. We have a great team of veterinarians, who enjoy working in a collaborative fashion. This position may suit someone having recently completed an internship who is looking to further develop their skill set.

Candidates must be eligible for registration in New Zealand (details at www.vetcouncil.org.nz). Remuneration package will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications and will be discussed further upon application.

Applications/enquiries in confidence to Dr Alanna Zantingh at alannaz@ceh.co.nz Applicants should provide a cover letter, CV, and three references with their contact details.

See our website: https://www.horsehospital.co.nz/

AGNES BANKS, NORTH-WEST SYDNEY FRINGE, NSW - EQUINE New Position

Agnes Banks Equine Centre – Equine Ambulatory Veterinarian

A part of the expanding Apiam Animal Health group of regional and rural veterinary clinics across Australia, Agnes Banks Equine Centre is committed to enriching the lives of animals, people and the communities where we live.

We are a well-established and progressive equine veterinary practice that is located on the western fringe of Sydney. Our team are highly skilled and we are committed to providing routine, emergency and referral equine veterinary care within the Hawkesbury and surrounding areas.

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We have an exciting opportunity for an Equine Ambulatory Veterinarian to join our team on a permanent full-time basis.

We offer:

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
Equipped work vehicle
Mobile phone
Paid Vet Board registration
Support for your continued learning & development
Paid parental leave
Paid volunteer leave
An extra paid day off each year to say “thanks”!
A company strongly focused on positive culture and wellbeing.
Visa sponsorship & relocation assistance for suitable qualified international applicants

About you:

Interest in anaesthesia and/or reproduction is particularly desirable
Excellent communication skills both to clients and colleagues.
Excellent proactive and positive attitude
Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.

As part of Apiam Animal Health – Australia’s largest rural and regional mixed and production animal veterinary group – we offer considerable opportunities for training, personal development and career progression. Opportunities to gain extra skills by spending time in other clinics within our Apiam network are encouraged, and we offer industry-leading internal training as well as genuine support for your career progression.

To learn more about us and t see what you could get up to in your new job visit our Facebook page.

If you would like to join a team who genuinely enjoy coming to work, then apply now to recruitment@apiam.com.au or contact Shauna on 0439 182 216 for a confidential conversation

WARWICK FARM, WESTERN SYDNEY, NSW - EQUINE, NEW PRACTICE

Pinnacle Equine Services is a new, 100% equine, ambulatory veterinary practice located in Sydney NSW. PES is a fast-paced practice, with a high case load that deals predominantly with racehorses as well as some high-end performance horses.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a veterinarian to become a member of our growing team!

Our ideal candidate would:

Have experience in the racing industry (favourable, but not essential)
Have two or more years’ experience as an equine veterinarian (favourable, but not essential) - new graduates are welcome to apply
Be able to work closely as a team, as well as perform tasks independently
Have a positive attitude and is an enthusiastic veterinarian
Be willing to learn, acquire and enhance their skills as a veterinary practitioner
Be able to work on a full-time basis. However, for the right applicant part-time employment would be considered

Remuneration is commensurate with experience.

All applications and enquires should be directed to contact@pinnacleequineservices.com

www.pinnacleequineservices.com

TAMWORTH, NEW ENGLAND - NORTH WEST - EQUINE

Tamworth Equine Veterinary Centre has an opportunity for a veterinarian interested in developing their skills and knowledge in general equine practice with the opportunity to work with and be trained by experienced veterinarians in the heart of the New South Wales north west Pleasure and Performance Horse region.

The practice offers Assisted Reproduction services; Surgery and Intensive Care for horses in our hospital and provides a comprehensive On Farm service and Sports Medicine service to our equine clients in the region.

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TEVC is part of Scone Equine Group (SEG), which is Australia’s largest provider of equine veterinary services with expertise in all areas of horse care across its specialist subsidiary practices in Scone, Avenel, and Muswellbrook.

To be part of a team in a practice dedicated to the highest level of patient care and with support for advancement, please contact David on:

P | +61 2 6545 1333
E | david.omeara@sconeequine.com.au

LYNEHAM, NORTH CANBERRA ACT - EQUINE

Equine Veterinarian – Full Time or Part Time

Come and join a team with well-established and long-standing relationships in the Capital’s equine community.

We are looking for a full time or part time equine veterinarian to support our team. Currently the Canberra Equine Hospital is a stable team of three equine veterinarians and support staff. Our fully equipped vehicles support a wide range of ambulatory practice while our hospital facility also gives us the opportunity to treat horses requiring further care in-hospital. Our hospital is purpose built and equipped for further diagnostics and treatment.

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Canberra and the surrounding region has a large equine population with great diversity; from a well-cared for aging population to high level performance horses in all disciplines. Our services include, but are not limited to general care for all types of horses, dentistry, lameness, reproduction, emergency and after-hours services. We also have a surgery and anaesthetic set up to facilitate all types of surgeries for our patients. Our veterinarians all have special interests, and we actively encourage continuous education that allows for great medicine and patient care.

The position would suit an enthusiastic equine veterinarian who would like to develop their skills further by building relationships with our clients & patients in the field and hospital. Our vets are supported by experienced equine nurses at all times, both in hospital and on ambulatory call outs. New graduates or those completing an internship are welcome to apply for the position. A flexible position is available that will include a share of the after hours weekends & nights on call.

Feel free to check out our Facebook to meet the team: www.facebook.com/CanberraEquineHospital

To be considered for the position you must be able to demonstrate:

Ideally a minimum of 2 -3 years PQE as an Equine Veterinarian, however recent graduates with an equine background will be considered.
A sense of humour and a desire to share in our commitment to high quality patient care.

Sounds great! How do I apply?

Whether you are seeking a new career direction, a lifestyle change, a challenge or a relocation to a new environment, we would love to have a chat.

Apply online or for more information, contact Aimee on 0435 110 147 or email aimee.muschamp@vetpartners.com.au

BRISBANE REGION, QLD - EQUINE

VET NEEDED!!!

Garrards Equine Veterinary Practice is looking for a Full Time veterinarian with min 2 years equine experience to work in our 100% equine ambulatory Veterinary Practice in Brisbane.

Applicant needs to be able to work independently.

Garrards pays a top quality salary and super, including four weeks annual leave & one week of paid conference leave.

Your salary would also be inclusive of a company vehicle and company telephone.

For further information please contact Daren Garrard on 0428 100 976 or daren@garrards.com.au

SOUTH GIPPSLAND - SEASONAL AMBULATORY VET - FROM OCTOBER New Position

Experienced Ambulatory Equine Veterinarian - seasonal with the potential for an on-going role

Based in South Gippsland – Leongatha

The Gippsland Veterinary Group is seeking an additional veterinarian to complement their growing equine team. In the past two years we have grown from a single equine vet in a mixed practice to three equine vets and two equine nurses with an ever-increasing client base. We live and work in an area of outstanding natural beauty and unexpectedly good food and love the social nature of our team.

Our team prides itself on being thorough general equine practitioners with a growing range of diagnostic tools to aid investigation of the sick horse, poor performance and assisted reproductive techniques. Amongst other things, we use digital x-ray, multiple ultrasounds, gastroscopy and endoscopy, and run in-house bloods. The importance of preventative health care is being realised by our clients as our dentistry, annual health check and pre-purchase exam caseload increases. Our Livestock and Equine Centre at Leongatha has an equine crush, stables, yards and a round yard to allow safe and detailed examination of our patients. We have an excellent relationship with specialist equine hospitals for cases that need referral.

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Our fourth vet will have experience in ambulatory equine practice and be confident to handle cases on their own but also willing to consult and collaborate with a team. An interest in assisted reproduction will be beneficial, as we host mares for chilled and frozen AI.

We can offer:

Full or part-time position from October 2023, seasonal with potential for on-going
Sponsorship possibility for international candidates
Wage paid based on the hours you actually work and a work vehicle provided
5 weeks annual leave per annum, plus 1 week paid conference leave with a generous allowance to spend on continuing education.
An after-hours roster shared between other equine vets. We pride ourselves on offering our clients’ after-hours emergency care for their animals and the ability to share the load between our team.

We look forward to hearing from you if you are seeking a fun, country workplace within easy reach of Melbourne.

Please send your enquiry or cover letter and resume to recruit@gippsvet.com.au

gippsvet.com.au

MOUNT PLEASANT, EDGE OF ADELAIDE HILLS, SA - EQUINE

Equus Vets was established to provide a higher standard of care to the South Australian horse community. With a purpose-built facility and comprehensive range of equipment we are developing a wonderful team.

The response from clients over the last 3 years has been amazing and we are now looking for another equine vet to join us in the beautiful Barossa Valley, South Australia.

The Barossa and adjacent Adelaide Hills offers the peace of a country lifestyle with the convenience of being only 1 hour from the capital city Adelaide and surrounding beaches. As some of the best wine regions in Australia, there are numerous cafes, restaurants and wineries to explore during your time off.

We are lucky to have a broad client base including several large thoroughbred breeding and racing operations as well as a large sport and pleasure client base. This ensures an interesting mix of work as well as the opportunity to pursue your own special interests.

The practice is fully equipped with the latest digital technology including Xray, Ultrasound and endoscopy. Our vets also have the use of Equinosis Lameness Locator, Gastroscopy, power dental equipment, PRP/IRAP facilities, shockwave, Porta-safe stocks and ECG.

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We operate out of a hospital base in Mount Pleasant with stabling, yards, crush and treatment areas. Further developments are underway with a surgery due for completion in 2024.

An excellent salary package is available including 4 weeks holiday and 1 week supported continuing education. Our staff also enjoy having an extra day off on their Birthday. The successful applicant will be provided with a fully equipped work vehicle, mobile phone and tablet. New and recent graduates have the opportunity to attend the EVDS Dental Course to help build their foundation skills.

As a young practice, we are constantly working to make the best of our wonderful profession. Our vets are supported by a great team of nurses. Regular practice meetings and social events ensure everyone is kept connected and supported.

Overseas applicants are encouraged to apply however must be eligible for registration with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of South Australia.

Please email your CV to office@equusvets.com.au or call Dr. Daniel Sims on +61 436 363 155 to discuss.

For more information, visit www.equusvets.com.au or find us on

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