Reproductive Veterinarian (seasonal/permanent) – Scone Equine Hospital
- Work out of our brand new purpose-built Equine Hospital.
- Join a team of experienced veterinarians, nurses, vet assistants and horse handlers.
- Located in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley town of Scone, NSW.
Scone Equine Group
Scone Equine Group (SEG) is Australia's largest provider of equine veterinary services with expertise in all areas of horse care across its specialist subsidiary practices. Located in the heart of Australia's thoroughbred breeding country and across four key horse regions in NSW and Victoria, SEG delivers excellence in equine veterinary health through Scone Equine Hospital, Tamworth Equine Veterinary Centre, Avenel Equine Hospital and the Equine Podiatry and Lameness Centre, Muswellbrook. SEG equine veterinarians are recognised around the world for their knowledge and specialists with skills across the full spectrum of equine practice.
The Culture
Our vision is to be the best at patient care, the best at client relationships and the best place to work.
The Role
We are seeking a full time Reproductive Veterinarian a season or longer with the successful applicant to be in our team before the southern hemisphere 2024 breeding season.
You will be part of a large team of ambulatory veterinarians who will support you along with specialists in surgery, medicine, and reproduction.
Our On Farm Service veterinarians provide both routine primary care and a 24-hour emergency service for equine patients throughout the Upper Hunter Valley.
In the busy stud season, our veterinarians visit our mostly thoroughbred stud clients to examine and treat newborn foals, routine reproductive checks on mares, follow-up surgical cases, treat sick foals and reassess medical cases discharged from our hospital.
There are experienced and friendly nurses, vet assistants, horse handlers and admin support with access to an industry leading onsite laboratory.
We aim to have the afterhours roster as 1 in 4 or better during the season as well as in the remainder of the year with adequate back-up and second opinion from experienced and specialist veterinarians at all times.
Skills and Experience
- Minimum 2 years’ experience since graduation
- Must have a Bachelor of Veterinary Science or equivalent qualification that can be registered in New South Wales, Australia.
- Experience in equine veterinary practice, routine stud medicine and reproductive management of the stallion and mare along with assisted reproduction skills a bonus.
- Aim to provide the best in patient care and veterinary excellence.
- Able to prioritise and work effectively within a team.
Benefits
- Well supported role with training in processes and procedures.
- Furnished accommodation assistance available.
- Professional memberships provided.
- A company car equipped for on farm ambulatory work will be provided for work and private use.
- Phone allowance.
- Competitive salary package.
- Computer tablet provided.
To Discuss and Apply
Please apply in writing with your CV to David O’Meara
Email: david.omeara@sconeequine.com.au
Phone: 02 6545 1333
Applications close 30th April 2024