Organisation: Prebbleton Veterinary HospitalLocation: PrebbletonPosition type: 2x Equine Veterinarian positions availableTired of bad weather and busy traffic? Need a lifestyle adjustment?Responsibilities:Full-time veterinarian with ideally a minimum of 3 years' experience; however, new graduates considered. Preference given to candidates with an interest in lameness/performance medicine and dentistry.Seasonal locum veterinarian for the 2024-2025 breeding season (September 2024 - February 2025). Primarily standardbred reproduction work with some pleasure/sport horses.Prebbleton is halfway down the East Coast of the South Island, in a growing affluent satellite village on the western flank of Christchurch city, with a wide range of new housing for sale and rent.Our clientele is varied - racing, sport, and pleasure horses, 90% within 25km of the clinic.Ski slopes are 90 mins away, 30 mins to the beach or some lovely hill walks and 4-5 hrs from some amazing world-class hiking. Christchurch, New Zealand's 2nd largest city has good restaurants, theatres, and excellent schools in a compact area.Our clinic is proudly privately owned, and you would be joining 2 experienced colleagues with a third to return in a year: a specialist equine surgeon visits monthly.The small animal department has three veterinarians and a dedicated veterinary nursing staff.You will be mostly working independently but have backup from your experienced colleagues and veterinary technicians. 85% of the work is ambulatory; however, the locum work will be primarily based at a standardbred stud located only a few minutes from the clinic.Our veterinarians are an international collection and are all happy to have a chat about the practice and living/working in New Zealand. We pride ourselves on being part of the local community sponsoring horse events and projects within the village.Benefits:Salary DOE.Vehicle for business and private use including fuel.Mobile phone for business and private use, including app that connects to PMS.Registration and indemnity insurance.CPD allowance.Shared on call roster.Relocation assistance & work visa support available.4 weeks paid holiday.Options to tailor the position for the right candidates.If you think this opportunity may be right for you, contact Melissa at ****** or on (+64) 03 349 9946 to apply or discuss the position.We look forward to hearing from you!
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