An opportunity is available for a vet with an interest in sheep. The successful applicant will have a specialised production-animal career, working with producers, on industry projects and on research trials. Training will be provided.
The practice caseload is 99% sheep, working closely with producers to improve flock health, productivity and profitability.
The role would suit a mixed-practice vet who wants to focus on sheep and production-animal work. New graduates with a strong interest in sheep are also encouraged to apply.
This varied role combines on-farm advisory work with disease surveillance, research and industry projects. The company runs trials of new techniques and technical instruments on producers’ farms. It also has its own training and research flock, which is used for training and trials.
The role involves driving between properties. You will be provided with a 4WD work vehicle, less than three years old and fitted with Starlink, so you can stay connected on the road and in remote areas.
The role includes:
– Designing and running parasite control programs
– Disease surveillance, including blood collection
– Pre-joining ram and ewe examinations
– Pre-joining nutrition programs
– Industry-level project work, such as MLA PDS programs
– Trials of new techniques and technical instruments on producers’ farms
– Training and research work with the company’s own flock
The practice offers:
– New graduate salary of $90,000–$95,000 p.a. plus superannuation
– Experienced vet salary of up to $150,000 p.a. plus superannuation, depending on experience
– A 4WD work vehicle less than three years old with Starlink
– Training and mentoring in sheep production and consultancy work
– Involvement in research and national industry projects
The ideal applicant will bring:
– A genuine interest in sheep health and production
– Mixed-practice experience (ideally two or three years), or a new graduate with a strong interest in sheep
– Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships with producers
Approximately 80 hours per fortnight to be worked over 8 or 9 days.
