We are expanding our team and have a permanent full-time (40-hour minimum) position available for a motivated Equine Veterinarian starting from the 1st August 2025. The opportunity is based out of the Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre in Cambridge; a full-service equine clinic located in the heart of the thoroughbred breeding, racing and general equestrian community in New Zealand. With our state-of-the-art facility and highly experienced team, we cater to all equine athletes and leisure horses. We are well equipped with digital imaging modalities, nuclear scintigraphy, video and dynamic endoscopy, modern theatre and hospital facilities.
Equine Veterinarian - Full Time
Your work with us:
You will work in conjunction with a team of sixteen equine veterinarians, interns and support staff. The position would suit an equine veterinarian with 4 years + experience. The role will be general ambulatory equine work but with an additional focus in either one or both of areas of veterinary care: reproduction and internal medicine. There is scope for someone with interest in medicine to expand the case load and assume responsibility for cases both in an ambulatory setting and in the hospital while continuing to expand their expertise in this area with directed learning and continuing education. Reproductive work is primarily Thoroughbred studs with some Sporthorse reproductive frozen semen and ET work done at the clinic. The rotation is 1 in 4 for after-hours care and one weeknight per week. Ongoing professional development is encouraged both internally within the clinic, and with formal continuing education. This is a great chance to expand your knowledge and skills in a collegial environment with a highly professional and skilled team.
We are committed to retaining and developing the interests of our veterinarians.
Your Benefits:
- A competitive salary package based on the applicant’s experience.
- Use of a car, mobile phone, fuel and mobile plan expenses paid.
- 4 weeks of annual leave.
- Annual contribution to continuing education.
- Professional indemnity insurance and vet council registration.
- WEVC is an accredited employer and can assist with Accredited Employer Work Visa’s, if applicable.
Outside of your professional career, New Zealand offers huge opportunities for those who enjoy the outdoors with fabulous beaches, hiking, skiing and all aspects of water sports and offers a great lifestyle for families
Requirements:
- Relevant veterinary degree and eligible for registration with the New Zealand Veterinary Council.
- At least four years of practical experience as an equine veterinarian and optimally completed an equine internship.
- Full driver’s license.
If you are interested, please send your CV online or via email to Greer Gedye – wevc.applications@gmail.com and to apply please send a covering letter and CV to the same contact address.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
We are a part of the Altano Group:
With over 2,000 employees at more than 80 locations in 12 countries, Altano is the world's leading group of equine clinics. Our veterinarians and medical specialists use their knowledge and experience to provide the highest standard of medical care for the animals entrusted to us. Altano employees are passionate about giving their best for the welfare of animals and benefit from a corporate culture based on appreciation as well as a fair and respectful working environment. In order to continuously improve as a team and shape the future of veterinary medicine, we focus on promoting the ongoing development of our employees, collective life-long learning, and the transfer of knowledge within our group.
