Job Description: Our client is seeking a Mixed Animal Associate Veterinarian to join a large and experienced veterinary team supporting both rural and companion animal clients. The position offers a genuinely varied caseload spanning dairy, sheep, deer, equine, and small animal medicine.
This opportunity would suit a veterinarian who enjoys clinical variety and wants access to experienced colleagues across production and companion animal disciplines. The clinic provides advanced small animal services alongside extensive farm work, allowing the successful candidate to develop their skills according to their individual interests.
In this position, your responsibilities will include:
- Providing veterinary care across farm and companion animal cases
- Supporting dairy, sheep, deer, and equine clients with practical health planning
- Managing consultations, diagnostics, treatment, and surgical cases
- Building reliable relationships with animal owners and farming clients
- Contributing to emergency and shared after-hours services when required
Qualifications Needed:
- Veterinary degree eligible for registration in New Zealand
- Confidence working across a mixed animal caseload
- Strong communication and client relationship skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with veterinarians, technicians, and nurses
- Interest in continuing professional and clinical development
Package:
- Broad mixed animal caseload with significant clinical variety
- Access to experienced production and companion animal clinicians
- Advanced diagnostic imaging and ultrasound facilities
- Exposure to orthopaedic surgery and emergency medicine
- Dedicated dental equipment and treatment capabilities
- Support from veterinary technicians and skilled nursing staff
- Opportunity to develop preferred clinical interests
- Established dairy, sheep, deer, equine, and pet client base
- Continuing education and professional development support
- Remuneration based on experience and clinical ability