Would you like to gain more large animal experience? Have you considered working in New Zealand?
Mixed Practice:
New Zealand is one of few places where you can still work in genuinely mixed practice. Vets in mixed practice may treat cattle, station horses, sheep, deer and working dogs all in the same week.
Dairy Practice:
There is a very productive and modern dairy industry in New Zealand. The dairy farms have become so large that two or three vets may work together at the same farm all day. This provides the opportunity for vets wanting more dairy experience to work closely with very experienced large animal veterinarians. Many practices also send out vet techs to assist the vet/s. Ultrasound scanning is very commonly used.
Supply of Work – Permanent:
There is a consistently strong demand for people with a minimum of two year’s post graduate experience to fill permanent roles. Your application is more likely to be successful if you have had at least some exposure to large animal work since graduation.
Supply of Work – Locum:
Locum vets are in demand during the calving season – July to December.
Visas:
Australian citizens do not require a visa to work in New Zealand. Veterinarians from other countries may be eligible for working holiday or work permit type visas.
Please visit www.immigration.govt.nz for more information.
Lifestyle:
Rural vets often work in spectacular regions with views of mountains, rivers, picturesque farmland and station country.
For those wanting to make the most of their time off – skiing, tramping (hiking), fly fishing plus all the usual sports are on offer.
For more information please contact me mark@vetlink.com.au
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Very useful info.
Thanks Mark