Calling all adventure seekers, adrenaline junkies, winter sports superstars and outdoor recreation addicts!
If working in a genuine hill country sheep and beef district with a fantastic, friendly team of people in the North Island’s adventure playground sounds like your kind of paradise, then keep reading…
A mixed practice in New Zealand’s Manawatu-Wanganui Region is seeking to employ a production animal veterinarian with an interest in sheep and beef.
This permanent full-time position.
The right applicant will join a team of experienced vets who see a sheep, beef and companion animal caseload. The large animal team is headed by a vet with 30 years of experience, and the small animal hospital is headed by a clinician with more than 10 years of experience.
This is a true production animal role. Key attributes of the position include:
– Experience with sheep and beef farming systems.
– Commitment to client service with a professional attitude.
– Good time management and proven organisational skills.
– Great interpersonal skills to build relationships.
– Willingness to participate in the after-hours roster.
With an efficient team of support staff, this is a great opportunity to be a part of a tight-knit, cohesive team. The practice offers great opportunities for collegial learning and continuing education.
The after-hours roster is one night per week. Weekends are shared with a neighbouring practice in the community; giving approximately a 1:6 to 1:8 weekend roster.
Benefits of the position include:
– A modern facility with a great team of support staff at your side.
– A friendly, professional and family-oriented practice.
– Support to learn and develop your own ideas.
– Great community spirit with plenty of local activities.
– A competitive remuneration package based on ability and experience.
– Relocation package
The clinic is forward-thinking and encourages new ideas and innovation.
The practice is located centrally in an area offering a vast range of outdoor activities such as tramping, triathlons and fishing. Within the area is a multitude of community groups, clubs, sporting teams and one of New Zealand’s largest ski areas. The practice is only a short drive from a large city and airport, the ski fields of the central plateau and the ferry terminal gateway to the South Island. According to the locals, the region is a well-kept secret!
