Equine Vacancies

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NT - The Never Never - Katherine - 3 vet mixed, equine/small animal
QLD - Mackay - 2 vet equine practice
QLD - Southern Darling Downs - Warwick - 2 vet equine practice
NSW - Northern Rivers - Grafton - 2 vet equine and dental practice
NSW - Central Coast - Wyong - 4 vet equine practice
NSW - Newcastle - Broadmeadow - 11 vet equine practice,full or part time
NSW - Sydney Region - 5 vet, equine, Racing NSW - Official Veterinarian & Welfare Officer
NSW - Sydney East - Moore Park - 6 vet, equine practice, Equine Vet
NSW - Sydney SW - Warwick Farm - 5 vet equine practice, Equine Vet
NSW - Sydney SW - Macarthur Region - Brownlow Hill - Sydney University - equine practice, Reproduction & Ambulatory
NSW - South-West Slopes - Cootamundra - 4.5 vet equine practice
NSW/VIC Border - Albury - 2 vet equine practice
WA - Perth Outer S - Port Kennedy - 3.5 small animal/equine practice, Equine only position
WA - Peel Region - Coolup - 9 vet equine practice

BROADMEADOW, WESTERN NEWCASTLE - EQUINE

Experienced Equine Veterinarian Wanted

Newcastle Equine Centre (NEC) are seeking enthusiastic equine veterinarians to join our practice in the heart of beautiful Newcastle, NSW. Newcastle is a working port city with beautiful beaches, great schools, and great coffee. It is the gateway to the Hunter Valley which boasts one of the best Thoroughbred breeding areas in Australia as well as a host of eventers, trotters, racehorses, and backyard ponies. Newcastle is only 40min from Hunter Valley wineries and world class restaurants.

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NEC is a combination of daytime ambulatory work and emergency and referral practice with a range of services to manage routine work as well as surgical, paediatric, and emergency medical cases. Currently, our team consists of experienced veterinarians and interns including specialists in surgery and medicine as well as an enthusiastic support staff. Digital x-ray machines, endoscopy (dynamic and video), high quality ultrasound equipment, laser, in-house laboratory and dental instruments including a power float are available at our clinic.

The available position is a permanent full-time job although, part-time will be considered and can be adapted to include any areas of interest related to equine practice. Experience in anaesthesia is preferred and experience managing hospital cases is a plus. NEC staff all have a 4-day work week with a rotating on call roster (hospital emergencies only) with plenty of backup support of on-call specialists and nurses.

Salary range is well-above the award and commiserate with the experience of the applicant starting from $100,000 per annum plus superannuation. The successful applicant will be provided with a fully equipped car, petrol and a phone allowance as well as all registration and professional fees. Accommodation can be negotiated. Sponsorship for the right candidate is possible but all applicants are required to be eligible for registration by the Veterinary Practitioners Board of New South Wales.

Start time is flexible as positions are available starting in January, 2025.

Interested applicants should forward a resume along with the names of three referees to Dr Kristen Todhunter at nec@newcastleequine.com.au or by mail to PO Box 123, Broadmeadow, NSW 2292.

www.newcastleequinecentre.net.au

COOLUP, PEEL REGION WA - EQUINE VET

Full Time Equine Veterinarian Required

Murray Veterinary Services is one of WA’s largest Equine Hospitals and we are looking for an Equine Veterinarian to join us. The position is preferably full time but we are happy work with part time options or flexible work arrangements.

About us:

We are a 9 vet exclusively Equine Hospital in a beautiful rural setting, 55 mins south of Perth, Western Australia. Being only 55 minutes from Perth and 20 minutes from Mandurah and its beautiful beaches, the Peel region provides everything you want from country life with all the conveniences of a major city within easy reach.

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Our hospital is purpose built and has all the equipment and facilities we need to help us provide our patients with the very best of care. Being an exclusively equine practice in a rural setting our caseload encompasses the full spectrum of Equine veterinary care from full reproduction services to advanced lameness diagnosis, surgery, dentistry and everything in between. Our patient caseload is varied from beloved pet ponies to performance and racehorses, one horse owners to large stud farms.

About the Position:

The position is for a general Equine practitioner and will involve providing a broad spectrum of medical, surgical, dental and reproductive equine services both in the Hospital setting and in an ambulatory capacity. The position would be suited to a person willing to take on one or two of our Thoroughbred studs during the breeding season and manage their breeding and non-farm veterinary work. You would have the opportunity to work alongside our highly experienced reproduction vets and our north American board certified surgeon to help you manage reproductive and surgical cases.

We pride ourselves on providing a very high level of patient care and client service and we support our vets and nurses with continuing education to achieve this. We strongly believe in investing in and supporting all our team members, our practice has a strong focus on CPD and helping our team members achieve their career goals. Our team of vets and nurses are highly experienced, super helpful and just great people to be around.

We have all the equipment you would expect for high end equine practice including a surgical theatre, digital xray, endoscopy, gastroscopy, arthroscopy, Equinosis lameness locator, HDE dental equipment, Mindray M8 and Mturbo ultrasounds, REM blood machine and the list goes on.

To find out more about us visit www.murrayvets.com.au or visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/Murrayvets/ The full-time roster is a 4-day working week with on call duty being one night a week and one weekend each 6 weeks. Weekends are spit into a two-part shift and a Friday long weekend is given after every Saturday/Sunday on call. Part time or flexible work arrangements can be negotiated within this full-time structure.

Remuneration starting from $100,000 to $140,000 depending on experience, on call duty is paid well and above regular salary. Continuing education will both be encouraged and financially supported. We cover your VSB, AVA and EVA registrations and provide a vehicle for on call duty.

Who we are seeking:

This position is preferably suited to someone with at least two years equine or large animal veterinary experience. We are looking for someone who is a good communicator, compassionate and understands that practicing good veterinary medicine and surgery starts with building strong and trusting relationships with both your work colleges and clients.

If you are interested in the position or require more information in relation to the position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Contact:

Ross and Pip Wallace
Phone: 08 9530 3751
Email: pip@murrayvets.com.au

Web: www.murrayvets.com.au

GRAFTON, NORTHERN RIVERS NSW - EQUINE

Position: Equine Veterinarian (Full-Time or Part-Time).
Company: Equine Veterinary & Dental Services Pty Ltd
Location: Grafton, NSW, Australia

How to Apply: We do things a little differently here at EVDS. We’re looking for the right team member not the perfectly written resume! If after reading the below, you believe you have what it takes to fulfill this role, but have some questions, please book a call with our lovely Practice Manager Lara so you can discover more about EVDS.

Salary & Benefits: Full-time $100,000 - $120,000 AUD, per annum or part-time pro-rata.

Relocation Support
Option for profit-sharing and future partnership after a qualification period
Use of company car
No after-hours and weekend work is rare
Ability to influence roster, including flexible start/finish times
AVA/EVA/BEVA/AAEP Memberships
Completion of the EVDS Level 1 and Level 2 Dentistry Workshops in 2025
Yearly CPD allowance from 2026
Mentoring and the support of an amazing team, plus fantastic facilities, location, lifestyle
Encouragement and mentorship to sit Membership Exams if not already done
We can offer basic accommodation onsite to give the right candidate time to find more permanent accommodation.

The Candidate: An individual who is passionate about the welfare of horses and holds a veterinary degree recognized within Australia, preferably with a horse background and at least 1-2 years’ experience as an equine veterinarian.

We are keen to attract someone who has a keen interest in being your best self in areas such as:

Physical and mental health,
Time management,
Career
Goal setting and contribution to causes greater than yourself

If this is you then we would love to assist you in these areas.

There will be ample ongoing mentoring available from Dr Oliver Liyou for the next 5-10 years, along with several of his circle of colleagues remotely.

We are prepared to wait for the right applicant, such is our commitment to finding the RIGHT veterinarian to cater to our wonderful clients’ needs. But we are hoping to start the successful applicant between January and March 2025.

Such is the potential for major growth in this opportunity, this role could suit either an individual or a veterinary couple - with a higher wage of course - or to job share the Full Time Position.

International equine veterinarians with the right qualifications, mindset, and interests are also welcome to apply.

Veterinarians who have completed an EVDS Level One - Essentials of Equine Dentistry or equivalent will have special consideration. Extra marks for having done L2 or 3 or equivalent. Even better is to have membership qualifications in equine dentistry.

The Role: While our clients predominately call us to meet their equine dentistry requirements, the opportunity exists for you to expand and improve in the areas of equine lameness, podiatry, skin diseases, ophthalmology, surgery, gastrointestinal disease, medicine, reproduction, etc.

You will be working with our stable client base, whilst building on new opportunities that new and existing clients are screaming for! All the time supported by our beautiful team culture that we all nurture, work consistently to improve, and defend fiercely! We do not tolerate bullying, harassment, discrimination, and the concept of “Win Win or No Deal” is central to every aspect of our business.

We offer some nice perks, a kind and caring support team and equipment to assist you to find the best version of yourself with us:

Full time receptionist, so you don’t have to take calls, organise appointments etc.
Nurse to work with you and drive most of the time
4 WD with winch to get you out of sticky situations.
PortaSafeStocks mobile crush trailer with digital scales.
Wireless DR x-ray with Metron Software system + cordless 5.4 kg Xray Generator
3 Honda ultrasounds incl 5, 7.5, & 10 MHz probes.
Colour doppler U/S with 4 probes.
Gastroscope and a Storz telepack system
Multiple dental scopes including Storz 70 degree and Endochameleon (0-120 degrees)
More equine dental equipment than any other clinic in the country, with a desire to get more. PowerFloats, TeraFloats, Periotome, MTE kit, sinoscopy equipment.
Stallion Dummy for semen collection, Resident stallion and a few broodmares
Lab with centrifuge, incubator, great microscopes, water bath, refractometer, automatic sperm counter, semen freezing and ET capabilities if desired.
Access to Toothfest 2023 lectures & prac session recordings
Surgery table (for future use if you would like to take the business in that direction?)
6 stables, 16-day yards and foal safe fenced paddocks with shelters.
30x60 mtr sand arena, trot up area and sand round yard.
60 well fenced acres with town water.

About our work region, clients, and caseload: We service clients within a 2-hour radius north and south of Grafton, including Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour, Yamba, and Bellingen along with our referral work from/in SE Qld.

Grafton is a regional city of 20,000 and a service area of 55,000. It’s on the largest river on the East Coast of Australia, 40 mins to the stunning beaches, and less than an hour to mountain rainforests and national parks. It boasts a vibrant and wide-ranging equine industry.

Our patients range from racehorses to geriatric donkeys, and they are all treated equally. Currently, we do 75% of cases on the road, working out of our PortaSafeStocks, and 25% at our clinic.

How to apply:

Book your discovery call with Lara Hamilton, Practice Manager.
Ph: +61 2 66 424 700
accounts@evds.net.au

Dr Oliver Liyou BVSc Hons1 MANZCVS (Eq Dent)
oliver@evds.net.au +61 427 515 650
Veterinarian/Director at EVDS

160 Old Lilypool Rd, South Grafton, NSW 2460

Website: https://www.evds.vet/

WARWICK, SOUTHERN DARLING DOWNS, QLD - EQUINE

TFD Equine Veterinary Services

We are an ambulatory equine-only practice with a strong emphasis on reproduction and stud medicine, located in Warwick Queensland. The two focus areas of our practice are thoroughbred studs, for which we offer comprehensive veterinary services, reproduction services and sales radiography/endoscopy; and sporthorse studs, for which we offer semen collection, artificial insemination and embryo transfer. Our patient population also offers a broad range of medicine, surgery, lameness and performance opportunities, and candidate’s special interests will be supported and encouraged.

The practice promises a friendly and supportive work environment, above award wages and generous leave allowances. The ideal candidate will have a strong enthusiasm for equine veterinary practice, an ability to work independently as well as part of a small and welcoming team, and an interest in continued professional development.

Please email your resume and cover letter to info@tfdequinevet.com.au

See your website: https://www.tfdequinevet.com.au/

BALNAGOWAN, MACKAY QLD - EQUINE VET New Position

Position: Equine Veterinarian (Suitable for New Graduates or Experienced Veterinarians)
Location: Mackay, Queensland
Practice Type: 100% Equine Ambulatory Care
Practice Name: Blue Water Veterinary Care Pty Ltd

About Us:

Blue Water Veterinary Care is a 100% equine ambulatory practice located in the picturesque coastal city of Mackay, QLD. With state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and facilities, we’re proud to offer top-tier care to a dedicated equine client base. Our clients range from competitive sports horses to pleasure riders, and everything in between.

At Blue Water Veterinary Care, we’re not just a practice; we’re a close-knit, family orientated team that fosters a supportive and collaborative environment. Whether you already live locally, or looking for a fresh start, this is an exceptional opportunity to practice high-level equine medicine while enjoying a fantastic lifestyle. We want to work to live, not live to work!

What We Offer:

State-of-the-art technology:

Portable digital x-ray
Brand new Mindray Vetus EQ ultrasound with a variety of probes
Karl Storz endoscopy unit (rigid oroscopy and flexible 3m gastroscope)
Cryotherapy equipment
Reproductive services
Portable equine crush trailer with shade, power, water, and plenty of storage
Terafloat and dental extraction gear
Air-conditioned home base with tidy, well-maintained facilities
Zoetis haematology, biochemistry, SAA, and i-stat machines

Dedicated Equine Practice:

As the only dedicated equine practice in the region, we offer a steady stream of diverse and interesting cases. With the nearest specialty hospital 6+ hours away, many clients choose us for advanced surgeries and procedures, allowing you to work on complex and career-defining cases with the support of experienced veterinarians by your side.

Minimal After-Hours Requirements:

While we are a 24/7 ambulatory clinic, our after-hours case load is light. You won’t spend weekends handling gastro dogs or tick cats! Expect 1-in-4 weekends on call and 2 nights per week. Excellent commission paid on afterhours cases.

Fantastic Clients:

Our clients are friendly, loyal, and deeply committed to the well-being of their horses. They value the expertise you bring to the table, creating a rewarding working environment.

Supportive Team Environment:

You’ll work alongside two experienced equine veterinarians (one with membership qualifications), who are employed full-time. New graduates are encouraged to apply, and mentorship and ongoing support will be provided. We also have access to several local and international specialists for advice. Plus, we offer a generous Continuing Education (CE) allowance.

Work-Life Balance:

We prioritize your well-being and work-life balance. Our team works hard to ensure everyone leaves on time and manages their workload in a way that suits them. Mackay offers a relaxed lifestyle with stunning beaches, lush rainforests, and a vibrant community. From water sports to nature walks, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors.

Competitive Salary & Benefits:

We offer an attractive remuneration package, including above-award wages, a company car and phone, generous after-hours commission, professional development support, and relocation assistance (where applicable).

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking a motivated, self-driven veterinarian with a passion for equine care. Whether you’re an experienced equine practitioner or a recent graduate looking to expand your skills, we’d love to hear from you.

Key qualifications include:

A degree in Veterinary Science (or equivalent) and the ability to obtain registration with the QLD Vet Surgeons Board (VSB)
Experience in equine practice is preferred but not essential
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients
A proactive, compassionate, and professional approach to care

Living in Mackay:

Mackay is a vibrant coastal city offering both the conveniences of urban life and a deep connection to nature. The region boasts beautiful beaches, lush rainforests, and a wide range of outdoor activities. Whether you’re into water sports, hiking, or simply enjoying the tropical climate, Mackay provides an enviable lifestyle. It’s also an affordable place to live with excellent schools, a low cost of living, and easy access to larger cities like Brisbane and Cairns.

Ready to Make a Change?

If you’re passionate about equine veterinary care and looking for a position that offers both professional fulfillment and a fantastic lifestyle, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply or for more information, please contact Ash Fisher on 0416 948 664 or send your CV and cover letter to ash@bluewatervets.com.au

Join us at Blue Water Veterinary Care and experience the perfect balance of career satisfaction and quality of life in beautiful Mackay!

See our website: https://bluewatervets.com.au/

COOTAMUNDRA, RIVERINA REGION, NSW - EQUINE New Position

EQUINE VETERINARIAN

Our equine practice is looking for an associate to join us as soon as possible. Our wonderful Spanish veterinarian is going home for a holiday and our partners are having a baby!

We think we operate differently from many equine practices in that you will have:

A veterinary technician to assist with stocking and maintaining your vehicle, cleaning up, clinical records and account keeping
Genuinely have senior veterinarian support at all times
Be part of a close-knit family that offers support, friendship and care

The position is for someone who wants to use and improve their general equine veterinary skills. We look after several major stud clients who form the backbone of our business. We cover a large variety of equine veterinary cases focusing on lameness, poor performance investigations, reproduction and foaling management, sales and radiography.

Cootamundra is a vibrant rural town located in the beautiful South West Slopes region of NSW. It is within 2 hours of Canberra and an hour from Wagga Wagga. There is a range of community, social and recreational activities and resources. Although the region has not been commonly known for its horses, there has been a remarkable history of equine success from the area. Among our clients are Australian equine industry leaders in thoroughbred racing and breeding, standardbred breeding, polo, polocrosse, campdrafting, cutting and reining. We also have great clients focused on dressage and showjumping as well as pony club and general stockwork.

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If desired, we can offer the opportunity to enhance your veterinary skills in large animal production.

The successful person will have the opportunity to develop their career in a fun, friendly and supportive work environment. The position is suitable for an experienced equine or large animal veterinarian. Young and recent graduates will be considered. We will support the successful candidate and encourage development in your area of interest and/or expertise.

Remuneration includes a competitive salary plus other bonuses such as a work vehicle and work phone. As the practice has many professional clients, the out-of-hours work is minimal and is mostly managed by telephone triage. The salary package will be dependent on experience.

Please call either:
Joshua Berryman 0408 761 164
Jessica Said 0406 277 885
Ken Jacobs 0427 001 499

Or please email our Practice Manager, Bronwyn Halden
bron@swsvets.au
For any enquires you may have or to send through your resume.

Any applications will be in strict confidence.

MARDI, CENTRAL COAST, NSW - EQUINE

Wyong Equine Clinic is now looking for a full time experienced equine practitioner to join our team. A minimum of 3 years equine practice experience is preferable, ideally with reproductive experience.

Our clinic is an ambulatory equine centre, with a fairly even spread of racing & performance horses, as well as stud work & pleasure horses.

We are located on the beautiful Central Coast of NSW just 15 minutes from the beach. The Central Coast is located an hour between Sydney and Newcastle and is an hour drive from the Hunter Valley. Our clinic is equipped with digital x-ray units, video and portable endoscopic equipment, ultrasound and dental power floats etc.

Our team consists of 4 full-time equine veterinarians who work 4 days a week and share on call (current roster 1 in 4). Our veterinarians are experienced, work well as a team and are willing to provide advice and mentoring. A work car, fuel allowance and phone are included. Annual memberships and CPD provided.

For more information or to apply, please contact Dr Brett Jones or Lauren Gough on 0418 299 938 or office@wyongequineclinic.com.au

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ALBURY, NSW/VIC BORDER - EQUINE

Equine Veterinarian Wanted!

Hume Equine Veterinary Clinic is a recently started 100% equine practice in Albury. We are seeking an enthusiastic veterinarian who wants to be part of a progressive and exciting team.

We are an ambulatory and hospital based clinic committed to delivering thorough and compassionate veterinary care to the regions horses.

Albury is a major regional city, home to the Murray River and Lake Hume, with the Snowy Mountains and Rutherglen wine region nearby. Ideally located 3.5 hours from Melbourne, 5.5 hours from Sydney, with a well serviced airport offering direct flights to Queensland and afar.

Albury-Wodonga is well supported for families, it is a major centre providing employment, education (primary, senior and tertiary), entertainment and recreational services to its residents.

What We Offer:
Our practice values team work, we are a highly skilled team that encourages continuing education and professional development. We are motivated and driven but maintain a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

Our practice services a varied clientele – racing, sport and pleasure horses. We boast a purpose built equine hospital ideally located directly across from the Albury racecourse. The hospital features 6 stables, crush, fully padded knock down box and an equipped surgical theatre.

We have all of the desired equipment to allow comprehensive work ups, including recently updated portable ultrasound (mindray) and radiography (miatech) machines, respiratory endoscopes, sleip lameness locator, in house haematology and biochemistry analysers and dental power float.

We are supported by two registered equine surgeons who regularly visit the clinic to undertake surgery on both our own cases and those referred from the region. The most commonly undertaken surgeries include arthroscopies, sequestrum removals, cryptorchid and upper airway surgeries.

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The Position:
The role is 100% equine and includes both ambulatory and hospital based cases. It includes all that we love – lameness, general surgery, medicine, farm calls, reproduction (natural, AI – chilled and frozen, ET) and racetrack work.

We are able to tailor the position and case load to suit your own professional interests. There is scope to grow and develop particular areas of the business. Someone who is proactive and progressive will be best suited to this position.

After hours is minimal, a 1-in-3 or 1-in-4 roster with generous remuneration, allows flexibility and time to enjoy life outside of work.

Salary is above award, VSB registration, AVA and EVA membership, CPD allowance, vehicle and phone allowance also included.

Ideally, we would like someone with 1+ years experience, however keen new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Partnership opportunities are available for the right candidate.

Please contact Megan to discuss further on 0458 512 627 or megan@humeequine.com

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KATHERINE, THE NEVER NEVER - EQUINE/SMALL ANIMAL New Position

Are you looking to practice an extremely high quality standard of veterinary medicine in the heart of the outback, middle of the Never Never, doorstep to Kakadu and Litchfield? Looking for something different? Something a little bit more exciting and challenging? Looking to practice/expand your small and large animal skills? How about practicing in one of the NT’s vibrant bustling towns, located in the outback of Australia?

Northern Territory Veterinary Services has a position for equine/small animal or predominantly small animal practitioner in its Katherine practice.

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The premises are purpose built, fully air-conditioned and include a dedicated surgical theatre, large prep/treatment room, lab room, vets office and on site horse yard. Equipment includes digital x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopes, stryker orthopaedic equipment and TPLO saw, in house Idexx lab machines, fluid pumps, pulse ox, ECG and BP monitors, digital dental x-ray, iM3 dental machine, fully computerized with Rx works and vehicles equipped for large animal ambulatory practice and remote community visits. We also operate Aboriginal Community Veterinary Services, providing services to remote indigenous communities throughout the whole NT. Visits last for 1 to 14 days, averaging 5 days duration and are often to spectacular and otherwise inaccessible areas.

We are seeking a new graduate or experienced mixed animal or predominantly small animal practitioner.

Small animal work includes routine small animal medicine and surgery with advanced surgical options if desired, and a small component of birds, natives, exotics and pocket pets. Equine work is routine ambulatory practice for pleasure and station horses. Willingness to travel to remote Aboriginal Communities and overseas to take part in dog and cat health and control programs is also encouraged.

Katherine sits in the heart of the Top End, surrounded by Nitmiluk, Litchfield and Kakadu national parks. It is only a 3 hr drive or 45 min flight to Darwin and is well serviced by schools, hospital, cinemas, cafes and restaurants and many sporting and social clubs. Popular outdoor activities include camping, hiking, fishing, boating, water skiing, horse riding and cycling.

Salary package of up to $160k dependant on experience, well above award for recent or new graduates. Total annual leave of 15 weeks (includes annual leave, study leave and accumulated RDO’s) leaves plenty of time for exploring the area, visits interstate or overseas holidays. Relocation Expenses covered. We strongly support continuing education.

Contact Alex Burleigh at info@ntvet.com.au or 08 8972 3599 for more information.

Check out our website www.ntvet.com.au or facebook.com/ntvets

MOORE PARK, SYDNEY EASTERN SUBURBS, NSW - EQUINE VET

Full Time Equine Veterinarian Position - Sydney

Centennial Park Veterinary Practice (CPVP) is currently accepting applications for Equine Veterinarians for our Sydney practice located at Centennial Park Equestrian Centre to start immediately.

The position will involve primarily ambulatory racetrack work serving Randwick Racecourse, Warwick Farm, Rosehill Racecourse and visiting various pre training and agistment farms. The veterinarians will be supported and under supervision of senior equine practitioners, Dr Tim Roberts and Dr Ross Alexander.

CPVP utilises state of the art diagnostics and treatments including portable ultrasound units, and wireless video endoscopy, PRP and IRAP. Centennial Park Veterinary Practice has a clientele throughout Australia and New Zealand as well as internationally in Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, Korea, UK, Ireland, throughout Europe, the Middle East, and South Africa.

This position is an opportunity to work with leading trainers in Australia and elite racehorses, as well as surrounding spelling and pre-training centres. For the not so experienced applicant this is an opening into the thoroughbred industry at the elite level.

Veterinarians will be provided with a fully equipped vehicle, laptop, and mobile phone. All are maintained by the practice and accompany a generous, above award salary commensurate on experience. The salary range is $80,000 to $125,000 p/a negotiable on the individual's experience.

Less experienced applicants would work closely with our senior veterinarians who will help them develop the necessary skills. The practice also encourages and contributes generously towards continuing education programs.

Requirements:

Relevant Bachelor of Veterinary Science (equivalent) or higher qualification
Veterinary Registration in Australia
5 years’ experience ideal but not essential.
An interest in equine.
Experience in equine pursuits is an advantage.
Competent with Word, Excel, and Dropbox; specific competence with software for vets (training provided).

You will be employed by Dr TMB Roberts & Associates, trading as Centennial Park Veterinary Practice.

For more information or to apply, please contact Angela Havea at cpvp@equinevet.com.au

SYDNEY REGION NSW - OFFICIAL VET & WELFARE OFFICER New Position

Official Veterinarian & Welfare Officer

Racing NSW is the statutory regulator of thoroughbred racing in NSW responsible for the control, supervision and regulation of thoroughbred racing throughout the State.

Applications are invited for the position of Official Veterinarian & Welfare Officer in the Sydney region.

The position reports to the head of the Integrity Department and has responsibility of assisting the Chief Veterinary Officer in providing high level scientific and clinical veterinary expertise to safeguard the welfare of thoroughbred horses and the integrity of the NSW racing industry.

Core responsibilities include:

Officiating at race meetings by providing veterinary advice to stewards and trainers as well as first aid care of racehorses.
Manage race day to ensure best practice veterinary care and prohibited substance testing.
Conducting sampling process for Racing NSW testing drug testing programs and the supervision and monitoring of the sample collection process on race day.
The provision of industry advice in relation to veterinary, welfare and drug-related matters.
Providing veterinary care to horses on the Racing NSW Welfare farms and assisting farms with veterinary advice.
Assisting with research projects (designing and collection of samples) that relate to the welfare of horses and integrity of racing.
Recommending and implementing technology and advancements to improve the welfare of horses.
Assist with Canterbury Park Quarantine Centre and the monitoring of international horses.

The successful applicant will have:

A degree in veterinary science registrable in NSW (essential).
Experience working with thoroughbred horses (desirable).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to manage and supervise staff.
A strong sense of initiative and the ability to identify critical issues.
The ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
The capacity to work well under pressure to meet team objectives.
A current NSW Driver's Licence.
A genuine interest in the welfare of racehorses.

Due to the inherent nature of the position, you will be required to work on a five out of seven-day roster basis, which includes weekend work. Short-listed applicants will undergo a probity check. The provision of disclosure statements and adherence to the Racing NSW Code of Conduct for its employees are necessary requirements.

If you have the relevant experience and a genuine interest in working in the racing industry, please apply by sending a copy of your CV together with a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience.

Any further questions can be directed via email to Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Carly Garling cgarling@racingnsw.com.au

WARWICK FARM, SOUTH-WEST SYDNEY, NSW - EQUINE

FULL–TIME EQUINE VETERINARIAN (WARWICK FARM, SYDNEY)

WFEC is a privately owned equine practice that has been operating since 1996 in Warwick Farm. WFEC prides itself on providing a holistic gold-standard approach to maintain the optimum equine athlete health and performance. Our caseload is approximately 90% racetrack practice with routine surgeries performed in the clinic. The clinic also offers services at the Yearling Sales in Australia and New Zealand.

The clinic is only 30 mins from the Sydney CBD and some of the best beaches in NSW as well as an hour’s drive from the Blue Mountains. It is closely situated to the Warwick Farm Racecourse and a short drive from the Randwick and Rosehill racetracks.

We are looking for the right vet to work with some of the best trainers in the metropolitan and provincial regions. The position is suitable for a graduate with 2 years’ experience or someone with an interest in performance/sports medicine. A new or recent graduate will also be considered. We are hoping for the successful applicant to start in January 2025.

You should have the relevant Bachelor of Veterinary Science (equivalent) or higher qualification and be eligible to be registered with the NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board.

Salary, Benefits and Work-Life Balance:

Pay will be dependent on candidate’s experience
Superannuation
A work vehicle and phone
AVA/EVA and state memberships
Renumeration for after-hours callout
4 weeks annual leave and 1-week study leave with CPD allowance
A great supportive work environment

The practice is equipped with digital radiography, portable ultrasonography and endoscopy, gastroscopy, dental equipment, IRAP equipment, a crush, workspace within the clinic and surgery facilities.

We would love to hear from you, if you believe the role is suited to you, kindly email your CV to warwickfarmequine@bigpond.com. If you would like more information about the role, kindly call the office to speak to Dr Allan Frogley on (02) 96013444.

https://warwickfarmequine.com.au/

PORT KENNEDY, SOUTHERN PERTH, WA - EQUINE

Equine Veterinarian Required

Larkhill Vets are looking for a keen and genuine horse Veterinarian to work in our quality, purpose-built Equine hospital in Western Australia.

We provide the full complement of Equine services, including:

Large, efficient surgical theatre, equipment and recovery.
150KV 360° gantry operated X-ray generator
Eklin digital radiography
MyLabOmega diagnostic ultrasound machine
3m Gastroscope / Video Endoscope
Array of other video endoscopes and wireless portable DR system
Pulsevet Shockwave therapy machine.
Portable reproductive scanners
Laboratory facilities
Undercover trot up lanes, round yard, with over 30 boxes and yards, plus 20 sheltered paddocks.
Frozen and chilled breeding.

Our centre is 45 minutes south of Perth, close to amenities, and just minutes from fantastic beaches. We are directly opposite the Larkhill Thoroughbred Training Track.

We offer a shared workload within a team of 3 to 4 Veterinarians, involving a 4 1/2 day week. Afterhours is on an equal share roster, and incentives are paid. Renumeration is negotiable as per experience.

Performance horse, and reproduction experience will be viewed favourably.

Please email applications to: equinestaff@larkhillvets.com.au

Or telephone:
Dr Trevor Lindsay on 0418915361 or Dr Heather Stewart-Rowe on 0417917349

BROWNLOW HILL, MACARTHUR REGION, NSW - EQUINE, REPRODUCTION & AMBULATORY New Position

Veterinary Registrar - Equine Reproduction and Ambulatory

Full time, Continuing employment*. Located on the Camden Campus at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Camden (UVTHC)
Opportunity to work as part of a dynamic and growing equine reproduction and ambulatory team
Base Salary HEO 6/7 (38 hours), $107,977 - $128,408 p.a + 17% superannuation + premium loading for after hours and weekend shifts

About the opportunity
This is an outstanding opportunity for an Equine practitioner with an interest in equine reproduction to work within our centre and advance their career. Reporting jointly to the Head of our Equine Unit and Senior Registrar in Reproduction, the Staff Veterinarian- Equine Ambulatory (HE06) / Clinical Veterinary Registrar – Equine Ambulatory (HEO7) position will join the Camden Equine Centre (CEC) team within the UVTHC in providing high quality equine services in an ambulatory setting supporting the hospital-based services as required. The role also has an emphasis on reproduction and we seek someone with membership/s and/or experience/interest in this area of practice.

When outside of the equine breeding season, you will work in the equine ambulatory service each week under the direction of the Equine Unit Head and Senior Lecturer of Equine Practice. This includes participating in a weekly roster covering visits and call outs to clients within the local area for routine and emergency care in the field and during breeding season to equine studs and clients. This role assists in growing the equine unit through the provision of high-quality clinical care, customer service and teaching. When working in the equine reproduction and ambulatory service you will be involved in the supervision and clinical teaching of students on rotation. The newly established reproduction clinical service is in its growth phase and therefore it is anticipated that the applicant is also interested and enthusiastic about taking on new clientele and building the service.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

provide high quality clinical treatment to equine clients engaged with our growing reproduction service
provide high quality clinical treatment and care to equine clients with a focus on ambulatory practice
provide clinical instruction to veterinary students on rotation to the equine service at Camden
actively participate in study groups, clinical rounds and journal club
ensure compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory controls and ensures a safe working environment for all staff and students
perform work activities related to the role’s key accountabilities as approved by the manager and commensurate to the role’s classification level.

CEC is recognised as a centre of clinical excellence for equine sports medicine, surgery and ambulatory practice whilst training the veterinarians of the future.

To learn more about the Sydney School of Veterinary Science click here

The key benefits:

be inspired everyday
be part of developing the next generation of veterinarians
be stimulated by an academic environment focused on teaching and research
opportunity for you to learn and enhance your skills and experience in a unique teaching and research environment of a Veterinary Teaching hospital
opportunity for a different professional pathway where you can leverage your clinical expertise, enhance work life balance, and find purpose in academic opportunities
salary packaging available
industry leading leave provisions including generous paid Parental leave entitlements (pending eligibility up to 36 weeks), personal leave including sick and carer’s leave (up to 10 weeks pa), annual leave (4 week pa)
access to employee assistance programs at no cost
gain the recognition of working in a leading Veterinary School in an outstanding University.

About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Staff Veterinarian- Equine Ambulatory / Clinical Veterinary Registrar - Equine / Reproduction Ambulatory who has:

a Veterinary Degree registrable in NSW
experience in ambulatory practice
experience/interest in reproduction – membership qualification is highly desirable, but not essential
a willingness to be on call and participate in an after-hours roster (additional on call allowance and a generous overtime payment)
an ability to instruct DVM students effectively
for the HEO 7 position, a recognised membership qualification in an equine discipline is essential.

Note:*This exciting opportunity is Full time, continuing employment contingent on the continuation of external funding.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button here.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Chris Masaoka, Recruitment Consultant. Recruitment Operations, Human Resources by email recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au

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Applications Close
Friday 10 January 2025 11:59 PM

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