Job Description: Our client is seeking a full-time Mixed Animal Associate Veterinarian to manage a diverse caseload combining sheep and beef work with small animal medicine. This opportunity would suit a capable rural clinician who enjoys variety, values strong client relationships, and is comfortable working independently across farm and clinic-based cases.
The successful veterinarian will join two established mixed animal clinicians and receive support from experienced veterinary staff across multiple disciplines. The position includes participation in an after-hours roster shared with another local clinic, while offering considerable scope to develop skills in an area of individual clinical interest.
Qualifications Needed:
- Veterinary degree eligible for registration in New Zealand
- Experience working with sheep and beef farming systems
- Confidence providing companion animal consultations and treatment
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy caseload
- Professional communication style with a willingness to join the shared after-hours roster
Package:
- External and in-house continuing education opportunities
- Modern clinical facilities and dependable support staff
- Freedom to develop skills around individual veterinary interests
- Clinical guidance from experienced mixed animal veterinarians
- Access to specialist small animal and animal nutrition expertise
- Shared after-hours duties with another local clinic
- Encouragement to introduce practical ideas and new services
- Full-time position within a varied rural practice
- Excellent access to skiing, hiking, fishing, and water activities
- Remuneration reflecting experience and clinical capability
