Looking for a Seasonal equine veterinarian – August 2025 to January 2026
Cambridge Equine Hospital is looking for a well-rounded equine veterinarian to join our existing team of 11 veterinarians (including Specialists in Equine Surgery and in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation) for the breeding season, August 2024 to January 2025. The ideal candidate would have at least 2 years of experience in general equine practice, with additional experience in neonatal medicine, anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging, and stud medicine being advantageous.
Cambridge Equine Hospital is situated in the heart of the Waikato and offers both first opinion and referral services. Our large client base is predominantly made up of thoroughbred studs, breakers, agistment farms and trainers, but we also care for a growing number of standardbreds, sport and pleasure horses. Our diagnostic equipment currently includes in-house laboratory, digital radiography, ultrasound, nuclear scintigraphy, portable video-endoscopy, lameness locator, televet ECG, and battery powered dental equipment.
The successful appointee will be an enthusiastic team player with excellent communication skills and a focus on delivering the highest standard of practice. We have a great team of veterinarians, who enjoy working in a collaborative fashion. This position would suit someone who is looking to develop their skills in the Southern Hemisphere thoroughbred breeding season.
Candidates must be eligible for registration in New Zealand (details at www.vetcouncil.org.nz). Remuneration package will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications and will be discussed further upon application. Start and end dates are negotiable.
Applications/enquiries in confidence to [email protected]. Applicants should provide a cover letter, CV, and three references with their contact details.
Situated in the heart of the Waikato, Cambridge Equine Hospital is one of the largest equine practices in the country, with eleven veterinarians solely dedicated to equine work. We have been servicing clients in the Cambridge area for over 30 years, and cater for all types of horses, from ponies through to elite performance and breeding horses. Cambridge Equine Hospital was opened in 2007, although our history goes back much further than that. Originally working under the umbrella of Cambridge Veterinary Services, the founding equine veterinarians joined the practice in the 1970's. They quickly established themselves in the equine side of the practice, which was rapidly expanding at the time. Since that time the practice has continued to grow, and we are proud to still be providing the veterinary care to many of our original clients today.
The opening of the hospital marked a significant milestone for the practice in 2007. Situated adjacent to the Cambridge Jockey Club training track, the 1000 square metre facility is second to none in New Zealand. The hospital is extremely well resourced with digital radiography, ultrasonography, video endoscopy (including overland endoscope), sh...ock wave therapy, and nuclear scintigraphy all at our disposal. The fully equipped, modern surgical theatre allows us to undertake all types of surgery (including arthroscopic, laparoscopic, and laser), while the spacious stalls are able to accommodate both day patients and those requiring longer term care.
On top of this fantastic facility, we have a talented and experienced veterinary team who are able to deal with all types of equine veterinary problems. With most of our vets having international experience, they bring a wealth of knowledge to help solve even the most difficult cases. Backed up by a great team of support staff, Cambridge Equine Hospital is your first choice in equine veterinary care.
