Equine Veterinarian

Equine Veterinarian – Canberra, ACT

Earn $120,000–$150,000 + benefits | Five-day week | Limited after-hours | Six months’ onsite accommodation

What’s in it for you?

• Excellent remuneration: A salary package of approximately $120,000–$150,000, depending on experience, above the industry norm.
• A better work-life balance: A five-day working week with limited after-hours commitments.
• Accommodation to help you get settled: Onsite accommodation provided for your first six months.
• Everything you need to do your job: A fully equipped and insured vehicle, mobile phone and your own professional equipment.
• Time to develop your skills: Four weeks of annual leave plus one week of study leave.
• Experienced colleagues to learn from: Work alongside four experienced equine veterinarians with advanced qualifications across radiology, medicine, surgery and equine practice.
• A varied and rewarding caseload: Gain exposure to racing thoroughbreds, sport horses, lameness investigations and clinic-based procedures.
• Modern clinical facilities: Work with advanced diagnostic and treatment equipment in a purpose-equipped equine clinic.
• An enviable lifestyle: Live in Canberra, with access to nature, sporting facilities, restaurants, cultural attractions and weekend escapes to the mountains or coast.

The opportunity
Canberra Racetrack and Equestrian Services (CRES) is seeking an equine veterinarian to join its established five-veterinarian practice in Canberra. Based at the Equine Clinic at Thoroughbred Park Racecourse in Lyneham, this position offers a combination of ambulatory veterinary work and clinic-based cases, providing variety and opportunities to build your clinical experience.

You will work with racehorses and performance horses, undertaking ambulatory visits as well as investigating lameness cases and performing procedures within your experience. An interest in, and experience with, racing and/or equine dentistry would be advantageous.

Whether you are looking to broaden your experience, develop your interests in equine medicine or surgery, or take the next step in your veterinary career, this role offers the support of an experienced team and access to modern facilities.

About CRES
CRES is an established equine veterinary practice operating from its onsite Equine Clinic at Thoroughbred Park Racecourse. Its location beside the racecourse and close to numerous equestrian centres throughout the ACT gives the practice a busy and diverse caseload, supporting more than 2,000 equine athletes and sport horses.

The clinic features an operating theatre, recovery box, stocks, onsite stables and yards, laboratory, reception, offices and a large pharmacy. Equipment includes digital X-ray, ultrasound, video endoscopy, ECG, gastroscopy, shockwave therapy equipment and surgical instrumentation. Each veterinarian is provided with their own vehicle and the equipment needed to perform their duties.

You will be supported by four experienced equine veterinarians with memberships and fellowships in radiology, medicine, surgery and equine practice, as well as ancillary nursing staff.

The practice works with respected Australian and international racing organisations, along with FEI-registered competition horses and venues. The team also attends major horse sales across Australia and New Zealand, providing veterinary services to racing clients.

CRES is an Academic Associate Practice with the University of Melbourne and Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga. International veterinary students and visiting veterinary colleagues also spend time with the practice throughout the year, contributing to a strong learning and professional development environment.

Live and work in Canberra
Located in Canberra’s inner north, Lyneham offers a leafy suburban setting with convenient access to the city, local cafés, shops, recreational facilities and green spaces. With CRES based at Thoroughbred Park, the suburb is particularly well suited to someone wanting to work at the heart of Canberra’s racing and equestrian community.

Canberra offers a distinctive lifestyle, combining the amenities of a major city with easy access to the outdoors. Enjoy bushwalking and cycling trails, lakeside recreation, golf courses, restaurants, wineries and a rich calendar of cultural and sporting events. The city is also home to excellent educational facilities, schools and universities, making it an attractive option for individuals and families alike.

For weekend adventures, the Brindabella Ranges and Snowy Mountains offer opportunities for hiking, cycling and snow sports, while the NSW South Coast is within reach for a coastal escape. Canberra’s combination of professional opportunities, green spaces and relatively easy commuting makes it an appealing place to establish a long-term career and enjoy life outside work.

Position details
Location: Lyneham, Canberra, ACT
Working hours: Five days per week
After-hours: Limited
Salary: Approximately $120,000–$150,000, depending on experience
Leave: Four weeks annual leave and one week study leave
Vehicle and equipment: Fully equipped and insured vehicle, mobile phone and professional equipment provided
Accommodation: Onsite accommodation for the first six months

How to apply
If you are an equine veterinarian looking for an engaging clinical role, excellent remuneration and the opportunity to live in one of Australia’s most appealing regional capital cities, CRES would welcome your application.

Please email your cover letter, résumé and references to:

Derek Wong
[email protected]

For more information about the practice, visit the www.crownequine.com.au