Dairy & Mixed Animal Vet in Rural Practice by Christchurch

The Vet Service; Dunsandel; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff retention culture

Supportive team environment

Dairy/mixed animal caseload

Relationship with farming clients

Professional development opportunities

Close proximity to Christchurch

Job summary

The Vet Service is seeking a Dairy/Mixed Animal Veterinarian to join a rural clinic in Dunsandel, Canterbury, just 30 minutes from Christchurch and 8 minutes from Rolleston. This single-site practice offers a strong dairy focus within a supportive, close-knit team known for excellent staff retention and a friendly, down-to-earth working environment.

You will provide hands-on dairy and mixed animal veterinary care, build lasting relationships with local farming clients, support herd health and

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree with eligibility to practise in New Zealand.
• Confidence or a strong interest in dairy and production animal veterinary medicine.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative rural team.
• Strong communication skills and an approachable manner with farming clients.
• Commitment to delivering practical, high-quality veterinary care.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care across a varied dairy and mixed animal caseload.
• Support farmers with herd health, preventative medicine and day-to-day clinical requirements.
• Manage routine and more involved production animal cases with appropriate support from colleagues.
• Develop trusted, long-term relationships with farming clients throughout the local community.
• Work collaboratively with the wider veterinary team during busy and seasonal periods.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Dairy production animal medicine

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

The Vet Service is seeking a Dairy/Mixed Animal Veterinarian to join a rural clinic in Dunsandel, Canterbury, just 30 minutes from Christchurch and 8 minutes from Rolleston. This single-site practice offers a strong dairy focus within a supportive, close-knit team known for excellent staff retention and a friendly, down-to-earth working environment.

You will provide hands-on dairy and mixed animal veterinary care, build lasting relationships with local farming clients, support herd health and