Rural Mixed Animal Vet – Independent Practice, Diverse Caseload

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

Job summary

The Vet Service in Hawke's Bay welcomes a confident Mixed Animal Veterinarian to join a friendly rural practice offering farm animal, equine and companion animal medicine. The role suits an experienced all-rounder who enjoys variety and can manage cases independently while building lasting relationships in a close-knit agricultural community.

Working primarily in a provincial setting with occasional sole-charge duties, you will benefit from supportive colleagues at a larger practice and

Qualifications

• Recognised veterinary qualification eligible for registration with the Veterinary Council of New Zealand.
• Experience in mixed animal veterinary practice; recent graduates not considered.
• Ability to manage cattle, sheep, dairy and equine cases alongside routine small animal consultations.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative approach; able to work independently when required.

Responsibilities

• Varied clinical workload across farm animal, equine and companion animal medicine.
• Occasional sole-charge responsibilities.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues for guidance and case discussions.

Skills

Mixed animal practice

Independent work

Rural community

Communication skills

Case management

Education

Veterinary degree

NZ registration eligible

Job description

The Vet Service in Hawke's Bay welcomes a confident Mixed Animal Veterinarian to join a friendly rural practice offering farm animal, equine and companion animal medicine. The role suits an experienced all-rounder who enjoys variety and can manage cases independently while building lasting relationships in a close-knit agricultural community.

Working primarily in a provincial setting with occasional sole-charge duties, you will benefit from supportive colleagues at a larger practice and