Job Description: Our client is seeking a confident and versatile Mixed Animal Veterinarian to join a friendly rural veterinary practice offering a rewarding combination of farm animal, equine and companion animal medicine. This opportunity is ideally suited to an experienced all-rounder who enjoys the variety of rural veterinary work and is comfortable managing cases independently. The position offers a diverse caseload involving beef cattle, dairy herds, sheep, horses and small animals, providing an excellent opportunity to establish lasting relationships within a close-knit agricultural community.
The successful candidate will work primarily within a smaller provincial setting, occasionally undertaking sole-charge responsibilities while benefiting from the guidance and expertise of experienced veterinary colleagues at a larger supporting practice. This position would particularly appeal to a veterinarian seeking a long-term opportunity in a welcoming rural community, where clinical independence, practical problem-solving and personalised veterinary care are highly valued.
Qualifications Needed:
- A recognised veterinary qualification eligible for registration with the Veterinary Council of New Zealand.
- Previous experience in mixed animal veterinary practice, with recent graduates not considered for this position.
- Confidence in managing cattle, sheep, dairy and equine cases alongside routine small animal consultations.
- Ability to work independently when required, demonstrating sound clinical judgement and practical veterinary skills.
- A genuine interest in rural community life, with strong communication skills and a collaborative professional approach.
Package:
- Varied clinical workload incorporating farm animal, equine and companion animal medicine.
- Opportunity to enjoy a rewarding veterinary career within a welcoming rural community.
- Experienced veterinary colleagues available for clinical guidance and collaborative case discussions.
- Professional independence with opportunities to manage a diverse range of veterinary presentations.
- Established agricultural clientele and exposure to a broad selection of livestock health requirements.
- Supportive working environment combining smaller practice relationships with additional clinical expertise.
- Opportunities to strengthen large animal medicine skills and develop long-term client relationships.
- A balanced combination of ambulatory farm visits and small animal clinical responsibilities.
- Potential for continued professional growth through exposure to different veterinary disciplines.
- Long-term career opportunity suited to a veterinarian looking to settle within a provincial community.
