Ovens Valley Equine, Tarrawingee, North-East VIC
LOCUM Equine Veterinarian – Accommodation Included, Car available.
Position Details
- November to February (flexible)
- $60-$90 per hour, depending on experience
- Accommodation included
- Car & travel expense negotiable
- Some after-hours (generous fees paid for on-call visits & travel)
At Ovens Valley Equine we are looking for an experienced, independent equine practitioner to locum for us from November to February. We are a team of 3.5 vets currently with 1 out on parental leave. We are offering very competitive renumeration for this role during a high-demand time.
We would prefer to have longer term locums if possible but are willing to fill this time frame with multiple Veterinarians. The working hours are 8:30-5:00 Monday through Friday (30 minute unpaid lunch) with a typical after-hours load of 2 nights per week and 1 in 3 weekends. Reproductive experience is not essential, but some basic reproductive skills would be an advantage for this role.
Remuneration & Other Compensation Items
- The accommodation includes a private bedroom located within a modern building on-site. Kitchen and restroom are shared by other staff, however hours are restricted to the shared spaces for comfort and privacy of those staying here.
- A vehicle is available for personal uses if needed.
- Travel assistance may be provided on a case-by-case basis.
- Hourly renumeration are paid commensurate to experience, generally ranging between $60-90 per hour.
- After-hours retainer plus generous after-hours fees paid for on-call visits and travel.
About Ovens Valley Equine and Surrounds.
Ovens Valley Equine is a well-established and expanding practice located in picturesque Northeast Victoria. We offer comprehensive equine medical, surgical and reproductive services. We have a thriving and expanding general equine practice (both in clinic and ambulatory) which services a large variety of pleasure and performance horse clientele as well as some racetrack work. Our reproductive services include fresh, chilled and frozen artificial insemination, embryo transfer, stallion training, semen collection and semen freezing.
We operate from a beautiful 100-acre property on the Ovens River, at the gateway to the Victorian Alpine and Winery Region. The clinic is located 9km from Wangaratta, a thriving rural city with excellent sporting, education and retail opportunities. We are 75 minutes from the snowfields, 45 minutes from the Murray River and 2.5 hours from Melbourne.
Additionally, gourmet wine and food opportunities abound in this beautiful part of Victoria.
Our facilities
Our practice is well established and respected. Diagnostic equipment available for use includes:
- Digital radiography (Radincon).
- Multiple ultrasound machines (Mindray).
- Portable digital endoscopy.
- Full in-house laboratory including blood (Idexx) and parasitology (Parasight) diagnosis.
- Computer assisted sperm analysis.
- Ambulatory point of care diagnostic tests and equipment.
Purpose built facilities include:
- A dedicated lameness area with trot lane, round yard and all weather arena.
- Covered mare and foal crush and stocks for use for medical and reproductive procedures.
- Stables and yards for hospitalisation.
- An extensive paddock system for the agistment of reproductive and hospital cases.
About Us
At Ovens Valley Equine we pride ourselves in fostering a healthy, respectful and supportive culture. Work life balance is important to us. You will be supported by an experienced and caring veterinary and nursing staff. We enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and a good laugh while still striving for professional excellence and service. We enjoy an excellent rapport with our clientele who reward us with friendship and loyalty.
Please visit our website at ovensvalleyequine.com.au.
Apply now
If you would like to join us in our fun loving, supportive and respected team email your resume to Wyatt at info@over.net.au. We look forward to hearing from you!