Job Description: Our client is seeking a farm animal veterinarian to join a rural veterinary service supporting livestock clients across the Canterbury region. This role offers hands-on, field-based work focused on herd health, disease prevention, and production outcomes, making it well suited to a veterinarian who enjoys practical problem-solving and close collaboration with farming operations.
In this position, your responsibilities will include:
- Providing on-farm veterinary support for livestock health and welfare
- Delivering preventative programmes and production-focused advice
- Managing routine and seasonal farm animal work
- Responding to farm call-outs with sound clinical judgement
- Building long-term relationships with farming clients
Qualifications Needed:
- Veterinary degree eligible for registration in New Zealand
- Experience or strong interest in farm animal practice
- Confidence working independently in rural environments
- Practical and solutions-focused clinical approach
- Clear communication skills with farming clients
Package:
- Remuneration structured around experience and farm workload
- Roster designed to support sustainable rural practice
- Professional development encouraged within production animal medicine
- Access to vehicles, equipment, and resources for farm work
- Supportive team environment with shared clinical knowledge
- Opportunity to develop strong, long-term client partnerships
- Role offering continuity and stability within the region
- Work culture focused on animal welfare and practical outcomes
