Job Description: Our client is seeking an experienced Dairy Veterinarian to take on a rewarding senior position focused on practical farm animal medicine, herd productivity and long-term livestock health. This permanent, full-time opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys working directly with dairy farmers, managing seasonal challenges and providing dependable clinical advice. The caseload includes reproductive management, pregnancy scanning, calving assistance, mastitis investigations and preventative herd health programmes.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to establish lasting professional relationships with progressive dairy producers while exercising sound clinical judgement across a broad range of production animal cases. Working alongside knowledgeable veterinary colleagues, this position combines independent fieldwork with collaborative problem-solving and ongoing professional development, making it particularly appealing to someone looking to strengthen their expertise in modern dairy veterinary medicine.
Package:
- Annual continuing professional development allowance of NZD $2,200, with an eligible portion available for personal wellbeing.
- Supportive temporary accommodation arrangements during the initial employment period.
- A permanent, full-time appointment with a varied production animal caseload.
- Annual veterinary practising licence fees paid by the employer.
- Access to modern clinical facilities and equipment supporting farm animal veterinary services.
- Opportunities to develop advanced expertise in dairy reproduction and herd health management.
- A balanced working structure designed to support professional and personal commitments.
- Regular collaboration with experienced production animal veterinarians.
- Professional autonomy when providing practical advice and tailored livestock health programmes.
- Long-term career development within a well-established dairy farming community.
