Job Description

Equine Veterinarian, Full Time, Australia

• Stunning NSW costal location 
• Dynamic, passionate & fun team
• Competitive salary package, plus benefits
 
A unique and highly desirable opportunity exists for an experienced veterinarian to join the Illawarra Equine Centre, an exclusively equine practice, located 90 minutes from Sydney in Gerringong, on the beautiful Australian South Coast of New South Wales.  The local area offers an array of pristine beaches and dramatic surf, verdant countryside and is an excellent food and wine region with regular local markets and interesting places to visit.  

THE PRACTICE
Illawarra Equine Centre is a successful ambulatory practice, comprised of a small team of experienced veterinarians and dedicated support staff. The practice services clients throughout the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions and attends a diverse range of equine patients, from racehorses and competition horses, through to pleasure horses and pony club mounts.

Through a close association with both the Randwick Equine Centre and Southern Highlands Equine Centre, the practice benefits from group resources and specialist advice and support.  The business has both a permanent office with pharmacy and a separate clinic for horses requiring comprehensive treatment or surgery.  

THE POSITION
This job offers a busy and diverse working environment, including but not limited to preventative care, dentistry, digital radiography, reproduction, lameness diagnosis and pre-purchase examinations. The position includes the use of a well-stocked fleet vehicle, portable crush, dental equipment, ultrasound machine, endoscope and a portable digital x-ray machine.  The practice also supports veterinary student placements throughout the year.

An on-call roster of 1 in 3 weekends supports a good work/life balance. Remuneration is well above award and dependant on experience. The salary package includes a vehicle and phone for work and personal use.

THE PERSON
3+ years’ experience in an equine only, or mixed practice with large animal focus, is highly desirable, however new graduates are also encouraged to apply. The person best suited to this role will be motivated, a team player, willing to learn with a good sense of humour!  This is a wonderful opportunity for a rewarding career and enviable lifestyle while being a key player in a friendly, professional team.

Please visit our website www.illawarraequinecentre.com.au and Facebook page www.facebook.com/illawarraequine to find out more about us.

For more information about this position or to apply, please email Dr Mitchell Brown mitchell@iecvet.com.au

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