Job Description: Our client is seeking farm animal veterinarians to join a well-established rural service supporting livestock clients across the Otago region. This role focuses on production animal health, preventative programmes, and hands-on farm work, offering meaningful involvement in herd performance and animal welfare outcomes. The position suits veterinarians who enjoy practical, field-based clinical work and building strong relationships with farming clients.
The role provides exposure to a wide range of seasonal and routine farm animal cases, allowing veterinarians to apply clinical judgement in real-world production environments. Working as part of a collaborative rural team, this position offers long-term stability, professional satisfaction, and the opportunity to grow within large animal practice.
In this position, your responsibilities will include:
- Providing on-farm veterinary care for livestock health and productivity
- Delivering preventative herd health and disease management programmes
- Responding to routine and emergency farm call-outs
- Advising farmers on animal welfare and production outcomes
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure continuity of service
Package:
- Remuneration structured around experience and large animal workload
- Roster designed to support sustainable rural practice and on-call balance
- Professional development encouraged within production animal medicine
- Access to vehicles, equipment, and resources for farm-based work
- Supportive team environment with shared clinical expertise
- Opportunity to build long-term partnerships with farming clients
- Role offering continuity and security within the region
- Work culture focused on practical outcomes and animal welfare
