Vet Employment in NZ - 201,180LS
- Job Title
- Veterinarian
- Location
- South Island | New Zealand
- Type of work
- 60% Dairy 40% Beef, Sheep & Companion Animal
- Hours
- Full Time
- After Hours
- 1 in 10 rota
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Job No
- 201,180LS
An excellent opportunity has become available for a veterinarian to join a supportive 12-vet team in the South Island of New Zealand.
This full-time position requires a vet to undertake a mix of work, with a caseload of 60% dairy, with the rest being a mix of beef, sheep and companion animal.
This clinic has developed specialised mastitis and milk quality services which are second to none in the South Island. A strong research team, with superb research technicians and specialists, allow this clinic to be the only clinic on the South Island performing large-scale field trials on all aspects of dairy animal health.
The practice is well-equipped and is purpose built. The practice also has a purpose built equine hospital at their sister clinic. Traditionally heavily focussed on sheep and deer, this clinic has retained a deep interest in and expertise in these species. As the dairy industry has expanded in Southland, they have developed a significant leading role in the management of large herds and in animal health amongst complex farm businesses.
The team is passionate about delivering excellent animal health; effective, hardworking and fun, working well together and closely with all clients. A highly specialised tech team has allowed them to broaden services to all areas of farm production.
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5:30pm
Shared 1 in 10 after-hours/weekend rota.
What the practice can offer you:
- Innovative schemes and developments
- Specialisation opportunities
- Research
- Expansion and growth opportunities
- Awesome leisure and lifestyle opportunities
- Equally shared after-hours roster - you'll struggle to find better!
- A well-developed learning and development programme
- A manager. Responsible for monitoring your progress and providing support where needed.
- An on-job mentor. A peer who is a resource available to ask questions on a day to day basis if your manager is not immediately available.
- A great support team and awesome people!
- Contribution towards relocation costs
The area is rich in wildlife, art and history, with plenty of character and a warm and friendly atmosphere. There is an excellent range of shops, lively bars and restaurants.
Comments from a locum vet: The practice was excellent. They were a very friendly team. There was excellent support. They provided excellent mentoring for medicine cases. There was an excellent nurse to vet ratio. It was a very well equipped clinic. I was on-call one in five weekends, and one weekday, the on-call work was not very taxing. The roster is really accommodating. There were usually 3 to 4 vets in the clinic at once, plus the large animal vets would come and go. There was a mix of new grads and experienced vets. CPD in NZ is fairly strict, all the vets were enrolled in various ongoing university courses. I would highly recommend this practice to new graduates, very supportive. There were a lot of things to do in the area I was in. I could easily drive to Queenstown and other amazing locations. I felt safe. I stayed in a house owned by one of the vets, he was only there for half of the time. It was only a two-minute drive to the clinic. There were a lot of excellent amenities close by. I would definitely return for further work with The practice.
Comments from a locum equine vet: The job with the clinic was absolutely amazing! It was the best job I've ever had.
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