Equine veterinarian – ambulatory, racetrack, performance, reproduction
HorsemedSA Hills Equine Clinic – Echunga, South Australia (Adelaide Hills region
HorsemedSA is a dedicated team of highly qualified equine veterinarians with exten
s
ie
experience including a boarded specialist surgeon and multiple membership holders. We are the largest equine practice in South Australia and are proud to be privately
own
ed nd
op
erae
**d.
THE PRAC**
TICE: Our Hills clinic operates from a 24-acre facility located in Echu
n
ga i the
picturesque A
dela
ide Hlls.
We are both ambulatory and clinic-based, committed to delivering hi
g
h qualty and
compassionate care for horses throughout the Adelaide Hills and surro
und
ing regins. Our
practice values teamwork and ensuring a supportive clinic environ
m
ent and e have a
strong emphasis work life balance. Our vets work a 4.5 day week, rarely work outside of the hours of 9-5:30 (except when on call) and receive time off in lieu of weekend and public holidays worked. Our on call commitments are modest, with either a 1 in 6 or 1 in 7 roster depending on vet numbers. Vets are well supported with numerous well trained veterinary nurses and administratio
n an
d receptin staff.
The facility includes patient stabling, yards and paddocks, riding are
n
a with dedcated trot
up/lunging area and 2 excellent stocks for standing surge
ry,
dental and eproductive
examinations. We are equipped with all the modern portable equi
p
ment includig 5 digital
radiography machines, multiple video endoscopes
, m
ultiple ultrasund machines
(orthopedic/medical and reproduction), shock wave therapy, m
o
torized dentalequip
ment
and
an overgound endoscope.
The clientele and caseload is a genuine mix of most equestr
i
an activities inluding racetrack
practice, sport horses, pleasure horses and repr
odu
ctive work. The Adlaide Hills has a
growing population of equestrian and pleasure horses. O
u
r practice is heavly involved in the
racing industry, as well as the performance horse world (strong opportunities to gain experience at the races, the Adelaide 5
* h
orse trials and numeou
s other local and
iternational events).
The Hills clinic is well supported by Horsemed'sother practice Morphetville Equine Clinic,
a specialist surgical facility located 45 minut
es a
way which includes a bard-certified surgeon
and team of 6 equine veterinarians. The twoclinics work closely tgether and support one
another, and there is the potential for inv
olv
ement across both clinic. Having our specialist
facility so close by means there is no expec
t
ation to hospitalize thoe tricky overnight cases
which ruin your sleep – referral is at you
r fi
ngertips but you can reman in touch with the case.
The Hills practice has had a stable t
e
am of 7 experienced EquineVeterinarians for a number
of years. Unfortunately, we are ha
vin
g to replace 2 of these highy valued members this year,
however neither role is bei
n
g va
cated
due to circumstancs relatedt
o the ro
le or our
practice.
OUR AREA: The Adelaide Hills is a
s
tunning region, known for itsfood and drink, festivals and
affordable cost of living. Severa
l o
f our vets live in Adelaide cityand commute daily, only staying
in the Hills when on call. Ade
l
aide is a vibrant city with worl class beaches, amazing sporting
culture, a
fan
tastic family-friendly lifestyle n
d relatively
affordable housing.
THE POSITION: This role
i
s a full-time Equine Vet (38 hoursper week - 4.5 days) and includes
both ambulator
y a
nd clinic-based cases. The case loadis varied and includes routine farm
calls, la
m
eness examinations, PPE, general surery, racetrack work and reproduction
(natu
ral
, chilled and frozen AI). As we are loing two team members, the opportunity
exists to tai
l
or the position for the right candidat (e.g. primarily racehorse/performan
ce
horse work, complex lameness workups vs
a
more ambulatory role, plus or minus a
focus on reproduction during the season)
•Afterhours is an
even
1 in 7 rota, with enerous afterhours bonses paid for e
ve
ry
afterhours attendance.
• Competitiverenumeration that would reflect ex
per
ience.
•
Fully equipped work vehicle (also or reasonble personal use)
a
nd mobile phone
provided.
• Strong CPD suport and mentoring. There is a go
od
opportun
ity
to develop skills in sports medicie/lamenes, reproduction, medicine, surger
y
and
imaging.
• Ful
l EV
A/ AVA Membership, and SB registration is include and a generous annual
CPD allowance is
p
rovided.
Applicants with all levels of experienc will be considered. The position
cou
ld be tailored
to suit your own professional interets. There is scope to growa
nd develop areas of the
business. Partnership oppotu
nities could
be considered for the ri
g
ht candidate.
How to apply: Send your CV to Dr Michel Ta
ylo
r. Please feel free to contact Michae
l if you
would l
ke to discuss the position and the oportunity further.