Scone Equine Group (SEG) is seeking a permanent equine surgeon, to be based at Avenel Equine Hospital in Victoria.
Applicants must have, or be eligible to sit, appropriate qualifications to allow registration as an Australian Specialist in Equine Surgery. These include FANZCVS, Dipl ACVS or Dipl ECVS.
About Scone Equine Group (SEG)
Scone Equine Group comprises:
* Scone Equine Hospital
* Equine Podiatry and Lameness Centre
* Avenel Equine Hospital
* Tamworth Equine Veterinary Centre
SEG is the largest equine veterinary group in the southern hemisphere, employing approximately 70 equine veterinarians during the breeding season. Our internationally recognised team includes:
* 9 Equine Surgery Specialists
* 6 Equine Medicine Specialists
* 2 Theriogenologists
About Avenel Equine Hospital
Avenel Equine Hospital performs approximately 1200 surgical procedures annually. The surgical load is biased towards thoroughbreds, although we have a significant number of non-racing performance clients. The new surgical facility, completed in 2023, is well equipped to perform all elective and emergency procedures. Only advanced diagnostics are referred.
Facilities include:
* Dedicated standing, colic and sterile theatres
* Three recovery rooms
* Stabling for 38 horses across four barns (day patients, in-hospital, ICU and isolation)
* Intensive Care Unit
* Hard straight trot-up area
* Large soft lunge ring and small hard lunge ring
* Multiple diagnostic rooms
The hospital is located in the heart of Victoria's Thoroughbred breeding region, approximately one hour from Melbourne Airport, and provides a comprehensive ambulatory service to the local equine community.
The Team & Work Environment
We currently employ 15 equine veterinarians, including three experienced Surgeons and two Medicine Specialists.The successful applicant will join a cohesive group of three permanent equine surgeons, supported by regular locum surgeons who share the after-hours roster.
You will work within a highly collaborative environment alongside:
* Dedicated anaesthetists
* A Fellow
* Three interns
* A surgery coordinator
* An experienced and committed nursing team
Our surgeons are well supported and committed to mentorship, training and professional development.
Support & Benefits
SEG provides strong operational support, allowing veterinarians to focus on clinical excellence. This includes dedicated teams for:
* Accounts and administration
* IT
* Human Resources
* Marketing and Communications
Additional benefits include:
* Free Employee Assistance Program
* Active health and wellbeing initiatives
* Well-managed practices that support career longevity and professional passion
A preferred start date is April and it offers an attractive salary package.
For applications or further information please contact Dr Angus Adkins
Please visit the websites of SEG, including:
Job Category: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Avenel