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.
Our state of the art, purpose built hospital affirms Scone Equine Hospital’s position as Australia’s largest and most recognised veterinary practice. The Hospital provides advanced expertise in equine surgery, medicine, diagnostic imaging, reproduction, and neonatal care. During the busy breeding season, the hospital employs more than 120 people, including specialists, veterinarians, experienced nurses and veterinary technicians, all dedicated to caring for horses ranging from elite athletes to much-loved companions and retirees. As part of the wider Scone Equine Group, the hospital maintains strong partnerships with universities nationwide, playing a vital role in clinical research and in training the next generation.
Position
Scone Equine Group is seeking suitable applicants for a Senior Ambulatory/Stud Veterinarian position on a seasonal or potentially permanent basis. It is expected to have at least 5 years’ relevant experience since graduation.
The successful applicant will have responsibility for independent veterinary care on client properties with thoroughbred broodmare groups as well as being able to support and participate in artificial reproduction services in Scone. The artificial reproductive services currently offered from our Scone location include fresh, chilled and frozen semen insemination caseload, stallion training and semen collection on jump mare or dummy, chilled semen shipping, fertility investigations, embryo transfer, and semen analysis. The role involves working within a team of ambulatory vets servicing the Denman, Scone, and Murrurundi region of the Upper Hunter Valley. We aim to have the afterhours roster as 1 in 4 during the season and sales season with adequate back up and second opinion from experienced and specialist veterinarians at all times. Flexible days are part of the sales season arrangement for permanent positions in the ambulatory team.
Applicants should have a wide range of experience in equine veterinary practice, routine stud medicine and reproductive management of the stallion and mare. Thoroughbred stud work experience is necessary and applicants with specialist qualifications would be at an advantage but not a requirement to apply. There are opportunities for an ongoing position with increased responsibilities over time for the suitable applicant.
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 also in close proximity to larger regional towns – 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 approximately 30 equine veterinarians in the peak breeding season time of year.
Selection Criteria
Veterinary Degree 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 are able to apply.
Remuneration
Salary range $130 000 – $180 000 (AUD) (yearly salary) depending on experience with conditions outlined within a contract of employment
- Permanent veterinary employees have access to a 4 day working week during the February to August period
Afterhours allowances paid based on afterhours roster as part of the remuneration package
A car equipped (and fuel card) 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
- CPD support and annual allowance
- Computer tablet provided
- Membership of the EVA and AVA organisations
- Uniforms
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