Equine Veterinarian – Southern Highlands Equine Centre (SHEC) in Burradoo, NSW

Established Equine Practice | Beautiful Regional Location | Supportive & Passionate Team

📍 Location: Burradoo, NSW (90 minutes from Sydney) in Southern Highlands region.

Southern Highlands Equine Centre (SHEC) is a well-established, exclusively equine ambulatory practice located in the stunning Southern Highlands of New South Wales. This region offers a unique lifestyle, with rolling countryside, equestrian culture, top wineries, fine dining, and excellent schools - perfect for those seeking a balanced and rewarding career in equine practice.

We are seeking a full-time Equine Veterinarian to join our team in this growing 2 vet practice. This position offers a fulfilling career with potential to grow clientele and skills.

About the Practice

SHEC is a respected ambulatory practice providing high-quality veterinary care to a diverse range of equine clients, including:

✔ Sport horses - eventing, dressage, show jumping

✔ Racehorses - thoroughbred and harness racing

✔ Pleasure horses & pony club mounts

✔ Boutique studs - limited reproductive work

Our facility in Burradoo supports ambulatory services with minor surgery capabilities, allowing for diagnostics, day procedures, and equine hospitalisation for ongoing treatments. SHEC has a strong affiliation with REC Specialist Equine Centre & Illawarra Equine Centre (IEC), offering access to specialist support, advanced diagnostics, and a collaborative network of equine vets.

The Role

This role offers a diverse and rewarding caseload, including:

✔ Sports horse & racetrack medicine - lameness, joint therapies, performance optimization

✔ Lameness investigations & imaging - digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy including gastro-scope

✔ General ambulatory care - dentistry, vaccinations, health checks, and preventative medicine

✔ Pre-purchase examinations

✔ Minor reproduction work - limited boutique stud services along with some artificial insemination services.

 You'll be fully equipped with a well-stocked veterinary vehicle (for work and personal use) and access to state-of-the-art equipment, including:

🔹 Digital X-ray & ultrasound

🔹 Endoscopy (Video and gastro-scope)

🔹 Power dental equipment

🔹 In-house laboratory services

An on-call roster of 1 in 4 supports a great work-life balance.

What We Offer

✔ Competitive salary package - based on experience ($80,000-$130,000)

✔ Fully-maintained vehicle and phone

✔ 1 week paid annual CPD + funding for training & development

✔ 4 weeks annual leave + paid professional memberships (Veterinary Board & EVA)

✔ After-hours incentives – additional compensation for emergency work

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a dedicated, motivated equine veterinarian who is:

✔ Experienced in equine-only or mixed practice (minimum 2 years preferred)

✔ Interested in sports medicine, lameness & performance horse care

✔ Confident working independently while being a strong team player

✔ A great communicator who builds lasting relationships with clients

✔ Keen to learn and grow professionally

New graduates and overseas applicants are encouraged to apply!

Lifestyle & Location

The Southern Highlands offers an exceptional lifestyle, with:

✔ Beautiful rural landscapes and an active equestrian community

✔ Renowned wineries & gourmet food scene

✔ Great schools & family-friendly atmosphere

✔ Proximity to Sydney (90-minute drive) for easy access to city life

This is a rare opportunity to build a rewarding career in a thriving equine practice while enjoying a fantastic lifestyle in one of Australia's most picturesque regions. If you're ready to take the next step in your equine veterinary career, we'd love to hear from you!

📧 Contact: Dr. Ramon B. Perez, DVM – ramon.perez@shec.com.au

📍 Southern Highlands Equine Centre: 2 Songline Place, Burradoo, NSW 2576

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