Develop and implement deer-focussed production medicine programs for Ashburton-area farming clients

Farm Animal Veterinarian Position

Our client is seeking an experienced farm animal veterinarian to take on a varied permanent, full-time position with a strong focus on deer health and production medicine. The successful candidate will manage an engaging caseload across deer, sheep, beef and dairy systems while receiving specialist guidance from a highly experienced senior deer veterinarian. This opportunity is suited to a practical and motivated clinician who enjoys preventative medicine, reproductive work, field procedures and developing trusted partnerships with farming clients.

In this position, your responsibilities will include:

  • Designing preventative health and production programmes for deer, sheep and cattle
  • Carrying out reproductive scanning across beef and deer herds
  • Investigating disease concerns and recommending practical on-farm solutions
  • Completing clinical and surgical procedures in field and clinic environments
  • Participating in the shared after-hours roster for urgent livestock cases

Package:

  • Direct clinical guidance from an accomplished senior deer veterinarian
  • Broad exposure to complex and rewarding deer medicine cases
  • Permanent full-time employment within a supportive rural setting
  • Continuing education assistance for further professional development
  • Flexibility to maintain some mixed or small animal clinical work
  • Employer KiwiSaver contributions paid in addition to base remuneration
  • Additional birthday leave and long-service rewards
  • Enhanced parental leave provisions for eligible employees
  • Discounted veterinary products and clinical services
  • Varied field-based work with scope to develop a specialist interest
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