Live by the beach but work in the country!  Newcastle Equine Centre (NEC) is seeking enthusiastic equine ambulatory veterinarians to join our practice in the heart of beautiful Newcastle, NSW. Newcastle is a working port city with beautiful beaches, fantastic food, 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 beloved backyard ponies. Newcastle is only 40min from Hunter Valley wineries and world class restaurants.

NEC is a combination of first opinion, ambulatory and referral practice which a range of ambulatory services as well as in-hospital facilities to manage surgical, paediatric, and emergency medical cases. Currently, our team consists of a range of veterinarians including specialists in surgery and medicine as well as an enthusiastic support staff.  Our case load covers all aspects of equine veterinary practice including dressage, eventing, pony club, polo, racetrack and reproduction. 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.  All ambulatory vets have an experienced nurse along on all calls and a truck loaded with the equipment required for routine ambulatory work.

The available position is a permanent full-time job and can be adapted to include any areas of interest related to ambulatory practice (with some hospital work). The work week entails a 4-day work week with one night a week on call and 1 weekend on call every 4 weeks on a rotating roster (may vary with the time of year) 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 ranging from $90,000-$120,000 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 near the beach (utilities and internet included, may be shared) is also included as part of the salary package for the first (1) year.

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 over the next few months as well as going into the equine breeding season starting in July 2024.

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