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Form of work Scone Equine Group (SEG) is Australia’s largest provider of equine veterinary services with expertise in all areas of horse care across its specialist subsidiary practices. Located in the heart of Australia’s thoroughbred breeding country and across four key horse regions in NSW and Victoria, SEG delivers excellence in equine veterinary health through Scone Equine Hospital, Tamworth Equine Veterinary Centre, Avenel Equine Hospital and the Equine Podiatry and Lameness Centre, Muswellbrook. SEG equine veterinarians are recognised around the world for their knowledge and specialists with skills across the full spectrum of the equine practice.
We are delighted to announce DA approval has been granted to Scone Equine Hospital to build a state-of-the-art equine hospital and referral centre. This facility will be located adjacent to the Scone Racecourse and Racing NSW Equine Precinct, and will allow the consolidation of Scone Equine Hospital’s services onto one site and is the next step in the practice’s 70-year history of delivering veterinary care for the Horse Capital of Australia. We anticipate this new facility to be open by August 2023.
Position
Scone Equine Group is seeking suitable applicants for Associate Equine Veterinarian positions in a seasonal capacity from approximately August through to January, with discussion around an ongoing position to be encouraged. It would suit applicants with at least 2 years graduated experience in mixed or equine practice, but new or recent graduates are encouraged to apply. We have the capacity to accommodate vets with differing levels of experience with a young graduate support and mentoring program, due to the size of our veterinary group.
The successful applicants will join the Ambulatory/Reproduction team with diverse responsibilities able to be tailored depending on the applicant’s strengths and experience. The role involves working within a team of vets servicing the Scone region of the Upper Hunter Valley, with possible opportunities in the neighbouring Denman or Murrurundi areas. We expect the afterhours roster to be 1 in 3 or better with adequate back up and second opinion from experienced and specialist veterinarians. We encourage seasonal veterinarians to consider more than 1 season of employment with us to give our clients continuity of care while ensuring the successful applicant can see a clear path for skills and career development over time.
Location
The area of Scone, Denman and Murrurundi is in the heart of the thoroughbred breeding industry in Australia with the second largest population of breeding horses in the world. It is also home to a large performance horse population. The Upper Hunter area is in close proximity to the larger regional centres of Tamworth and Newcastle. The area is close to the vineyard region of Pokolbin and the Newcastle beaches are one and a half hours away, or you could be in Sydney with three and a half hours’ drive. Scone Equine Hospital is the largest equine veterinary practice in the southern hemisphere, employing over 30 equine veterinarians in the peak breeding season time of year.
Selection Criteria
Bachelor of Veterinary Science or equivalent qualification that can be fully registered in New South Wales, Australia. For further information please contact the Veterinary Practitioners Board of New South Wales www.vpb.nsw.gov.au
Scone Equine Hospital will assist the successful applicant with the VISA requirements for working in Australia if necessary. Applicants who are only eligible for limited registration will not be considered for the position.
Remuneration
Salary range $90 000 – $120 000 (AUD) (yearly salary) depending on experience with conditions outlined within a contract of employment
A car equipped for on farm ambulatory work will be provided and is available for work and private use
Fully furnished accommodation assistance provided
Phone allowance $50 per month
Computer tablet provided
Membership of the EVA and AVA organisations
Uniforms
Assistance with flights and visa processes
Applications
Applicants should forward their Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to David O’Meara.
Contact: David O’Meara
Phone: 02 6545 1333
E-mail: david.omeara@sconeequine.com.au
Job Category: Permanent Positions Seasonal Positions
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Scone
