Newcastle Equine Centre (NEC) are seeking enthusiastic equine veterinarians to join our practice in the heart of beautiful Newcastle, NSW. Newcastle is a working port city with beautiful beaches, great schools, and great coffee. It is the gateway to the Hunter Valley which boasts one of the best Thoroughbred breeding areas in Australia as well as a host of eventers, trotters, racehorses, and backyard ponies. Newcastle is only 40min from Hunter Valley wineries and world class restaurants.

NEC is a combination of daytime ambulatory work and emergency and referral practice with a range of services to manage routine work as well as surgical, paediatric, and emergency medical cases. Currently, our team consists of experienced veterinarians and interns including specialists in surgery and medicine as well as an enthusiastic support staff.  Digital x-ray machines, endoscopy (dynamic and video), high quality ultrasound equipment, laser, in-house laboratory and dental instruments including a power float are available at our clinic. 

The available position is a permanent full-time job although, part-time will be considered and can be adapted to include any areas of interest related to equine practice. Experience in anaesthesia is preferred and experience managing hospital cases is a plus. NEC staff all have a 4-day work week with a rotating on call roster (hospital emergencies only) with plenty of backup support of on-call specialists and nurses. 

Salary range is well-above the award and commiserate with the experience of the applicant starting from $100,000 per annum plus superannuation. The successful applicant will be provided with a fully equipped car, petrol and a phone allowance as well as all registration and professional fees. Accommodation can be negotiated. Sponsorship for the right candidate is possible but all applicants are required to be eligible for registration by the Veterinary Practitioners Board of New South Wales. 

Start time is flexible as positions are available starting in January, 2025.

Interested applicants should forward a resume along with the names of three referees to Dr Kristen Todhunter at nec@newcastleequine.com.au or by mail to PO Box 123, Broadmeadow, NSW 2292. 

www.newcastleequinecentre.net.au