Job Description: Our client is seeking a Senior Large Animal Veterinarian to join a well-established mixed practice serving a diverse rural community. This position offers the opportunity to work within a purpose-built facility that supports both production and companion animal services, delivering high-quality care across a wide range of livestock systems. The role is well suited to an experienced veterinarian who enjoys hands-on farm work combined with advisory responsibilities.
Working closely with a collaborative rural team, you will contribute to herd health planning, reproductive management, and on-farm consultancy. The clinic environment supports strong clinical standards with access to modern resources, while also providing a structured after-hours rota that allows for continuity of care and team support.
Qualifications Needed:
- Veterinary degree with eligibility to practice in New Zealand
- Proven experience working with production animals
- Confidence in both ambulatory and advisory farm work
- Strong communication skills with farming clients
- Ability to work independently and within a rural team
Package:
- Structured full-time position with consistent case variety
- Participation in an organized after-hours rota shared across the team
- Competitive compensation aligned with experience level
- Continuing education support to maintain and expand clinical skills
- Work vehicle provided for farm visits
- Paid leave supporting time away from work commitments
- Collaborative rural team environment with strong peer support
- Access to modern equipment and resources for field work
- Opportunities to contribute to herd health planning programs
- Stable role within a long-standing and respected community practice
