Production Animal Veterinarian

Totally Vets Limited; Dannevirke; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly, professional practice

Great community spirit

Professional development allowance

Staff discounts on services

Annual flu vaccinations

Volunteer day

Partner offers

Sonder employee care platform

Job summary

Dannevirke is a rural service town in the Tararua District, New Zealand, and Tararua Vet Services (part of Totally Vets Limited) is seeking a Production Animal Veterinarian with a passion for the dairy sector. You will join a collaborative team of production animal veterinarians and technicians, delivering care for both production and companion animals.

The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, with participation in the after-hours roster.

Qualifications

• Dairy clinician with experience in all aspects of dairy medicine and herd performance.
• Commitment to client service with a professional attitude.
• Able to create and drive client programmes.

Skills

Dairy herd medicine

Client service focus

Independent work

Team collaboration

Job description

About our Business

Tararua Vet Services is part of Totally Vets Limited which is a dynamic veterinary company, providing services and products in the Manawatu, Levin, Horowhenua, Tararua, and Taumarunui areas for companion animals and production animals.

Dannevirke is one of two clinics under the Tararua Vet Services brand, and there’s a close collaboration between the Dannevirke and Pahiatua clinics. For almost 20 years we’ve been serving the Tararua region. We’re a mixed clinic offering a range of services for production and companion animals.

Our business thrives on talented people providing superior care and advice for the health, wellbeing and performance of animals.Our business is committed to achieving Healthy Animals, Healthy People, Healthy Communities. When you join us, you become part of that effort.

About Dannevirke

Dannevirke is a rural service town steeped in Scandinavian heritage in-between the Manawatu & Hawkes Bay regions of the North Island, New Zealand. It is the main centre of the Tararua District and is at the foot of the beautiful Ruahine Ranges.

Dannevirke is smack bang in the middle – a short drive over the hill will land you in Palmerston North city, and a short drive in the other direction (north) will take you to the sunny Hawkes Bay, and then, to the east, are the beaches complete with great fishing and diving. What more could you ask for!

Production animal veterinarian (fulltime)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Animal Veterinarian with a special passion for the dairy sector. You will be part of a collaborative and supportive team of production animal veterinarians and technicians, while also being confident to work independently.

Key attributes:

• A dairy clinician with experience in all aspects of dairy medicine and herd performance
• Commitment to client service with a professional attitude
• Passionate about dairy clients and dairy farming
• Able to create and drive client programmes
• Confidence to work independently in a busy practice
• Good time management and proven organisational skills
• Displays great interpersonal skills to build relationships
• Willingness to participate in the after–hours roster

What we offer

• A friendly, professional and family oriented practice
• Great community spirit with plenty of local activities
• A competitive remuneration package based on ability and experience
• A workplace where you make a meaningful difference to people and to the community
• Long service benefits
• Professional development allowance and opportunities
• Staff discounts on products and services
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Paid Volunteer Day
• Partner offers with retailers and service providers
• Sonder, our employee care platform.

This position is full-time; working Monday to Friday with participation in the after-hours roster.

For more information, please contact:

Dwayne George

Hub Manager

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