At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide top-notch veterinary care to critically ill horses and neonatal foals.
- Company: Join Scone Equine Hospital, Australia's largest equine veterinary practice.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team, and access to advanced medical equipment.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of horses while working in a beautiful rural setting.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered equine medicine specialist with critical care skills.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
We have a seasonal position available for an equine medicine specialist ("DipECEIM, DipACVIM or Australian Fellow") in our ICU, commencing August 2027. We are particularly looking for someone with skills in critical care and neonatology. The position will be primarily hospital based with occasional visits on to local stud farms to provide second opinion consultations.
The successful applicant will work alongside three other equine medicine specialists to provide a high level of veterinary care to critically ill neonatal foals, adult horses and post-operative patients. We admit approximately 1,000 cases to the ICU per year, of which 150-200 are critically ill neonatal foals. The on-call roster is currently a 1 in 4 for weeknights and weekends.
About the Facility
Scone Equine Hospital is the largest equine veterinary practice in Australia, employing approximately 40 equine veterinarians during the breeding season. We have support from five specialists in equine surgery, one specialist in theriogenology, associate veterinarians, a medicine fellow, interns, and a large team of experienced equine nurses.
Equipment
Available equipment includes a neonatal ventilator, nasal high flow, a 3m video-gastroscope, video-endoscopy, dynamic endoscopy, diode laser, three ultrasound machines with Doppler, telemetric ECG, digital radiography, CT, and full diagnostic laboratory.
Location
Scone is in the heart of the Thoroughbred breeding industry in Australia. It is a beautiful part of rural Australia located close to major regional cities and is approximately 3½ hrs drive north of Sydney.
Requirements
The applicant must meet the necessary requirements to be registered with the Veterinary Practitioners Board of New South Wales.
Salary
Salary is commensurate with abilities and experience.
Equine Medicine Specialist in Scone employer: Scone Equine Hospital
Scone Equine Hospital is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Australia's Thoroughbred breeding industry. With a strong focus on professional development, our team of equine medicine specialists collaborates closely to provide top-tier veterinary care, ensuring ample opportunities for growth and learning. Enjoy the benefits of working in a supportive rural setting, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated team, making it a rewarding place for passionate veterinary professionals.
