Elite Equine Veterinary Nurse & Foaling Specialist

myhorseracing; Victoria; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sullivan Bloodstock Pty Ltd in Victoria’s Goulburn Valley is seeking a Veterinary Nurse/Technician for a full-time position. The successful applicant will work with external and internal veterinarians, stud managers and on farm teams to care for mares, foals and breeding stock.

Duties include consulting on mare and foal care, managing on-farm surgeries, on-call duties including nights, keeping foaling records, and assisting during yearling sales prep.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years full-time professional experience in the role or a relevant qualification.
• At least 2 years full-time experience in the role.

Responsibilities

• Consult with veterinarians and stud managers on mare/foal care and quarantine horses.
• Manage veterinary procedures under supervision.
• Oversee daily care and supervision of bloodstock.
• Report on mares and foaling; keep foaling records.
• Administer medical treatment to foals and address mare health needs.
• Manage on-call duties, including nights, for complex foalings.
• Ensure mare milk and foal colostrum; monitor suckling.
• Provide pre- and post-natal care of broodmares and foals.
• Oversee daily care of breeding mares and foals.
• Monitor mare ovulation and pregnancy.
• Ensure daily feeding and nutrition for horses.
• Assist with on-farm surgeries.
• During yearling season, train and prepare horses for major sales (grooming, bridle, head collar, rug).

Skills

Vet nursing

Education

Vet nursing qualification

Job description

Sullivan Bloodstock Pty Ltd in Victoria’s Goulburn Valley is seeking a Veterinary Nurse/Technician for a full-time position. The successful applicant will work with external and internal veterinarians, stud managers and on farm teams to care for mares, foals and breeding stock.

Duties include consulting on mare and foal care, managing on-farm surgeries, on-call duties including nights, keeping foaling records, and assisting during yearling sales prep.