Southwest Equine Veterinary Group-Equine Veterinarian

About Us:

Southwest Equine Veterinary Group is composed of an experienced team of equine vets offering dedicated equine veterinary services across the southwest and at our purpose-built clinic. We cater for horses across all disciplines from the racetrack to the family pony including pleasure horses, competition and pony club mounts.

SWE is one of the expanding Apiam Animal Health group of regional and rural clinics that are committed to enriching the lives of animals, people, and communities. We are looking for the right person to become part of our friendly and supportive team.

About the Position:

• 100% equine role
• Full time position offered as either a 4-day work week or a 9-day fortnight
• After hours is shared 1:5 amongst the team
• Join a team of 5 equine vets with a large knowledge base
• We require a vet with previous racehorse experience
• Duties will also involve a full range of equine ambulatory responsibilities, including medicine, lameness exams and workups, surgeries such as stitch-ups and castrations, wound management, dentals, eye exams, health and husbandry advice, race meetings and reproduction work during season.
• However, we are also keen to speak to new graduates or post internship applicants looking for an equine role with the support of our experienced team.

About You:

You are an experienced veterinarian with 5+ years of experience in the equine field. You are looking for a fantastic clinic culture where you can use your skills and experience to provide a high standard of equine veterinary care to the community. You are looking for a great place to work with a good work/life balance and great clients. We will also consider applications from confident post internship equine veterinarians with racehorse experience.

Or you are an enthusiastic new graduate or post internship applicant who is looking to work in a fantastic equine clinic with the support and guidance of our experienced team.

What we can offer:

• Work vehicle, phone and laptop provided
• There are plenty of additional benefits that come with being part of the Apiam Animal Health family:
  • Membership and VSB Registration paid.
  • 5 days paid volunteer leave.
  • “Wellness Day” – An extra paid annual leave day!
  • Paid parental leave in addition to the government scheme.
  • Access to an online resource library.
  • Genuine paid support for CE.
  • Plus, various retail, travel, and service discounts.
• As part of Apiam Animal Health, Australia’s largest rural and regional mixed and production animal veterinary group, we offer considerable opportunities for training, personal development and career progression. Opportunities to gain extra skills by spending time in other clinics within our Apiam network are encouraged, and we offer industry-leading internal training as well as genuine support for your career progression.
• New and recently graduated vets benefit from Apiam’s Graduate Development Program.  We recognize that the transition to practice can be a challenging time.  This program includes monthly support webinars with Lincoln Institute, a mentor program and the “Grad Retreat” which provides practical seminars and workshops to help fast track your skills.

Location:

SWE is in Warrnambool in Victoria. It is a fantastic place to live with its coastal location offering beautiful beaches and a perfect place for outdoor activities. The city has a vibrant community with a rich cultural scene. It also boasts excellent amenities such as schools, healthcare facilities and recreational areas, making it an ideal place for families. The regional nature makes it excellent for those seeking a balanced lifestyle. Find out more about the area here: https://visitwarrnambool.com.au/

Warrnambool has great opportunities for racehorse work and a strong country racing community with the May Racing Carnival and Jericho Cup as highlights and many other racing events throughout the year.

Next Steps:

Find out more about us here: https://www.facebook.com/swequine/

Please contact Corinne on 0458 387 478 or corinne.warnick@apiam.com.au to chat about the position.

Otherwise apply here with your cover letter and resume