Veterinarian - 12-month Fixed Term

Large Animal Veterinarian – VetSouth (12-month fixed term)

Gore ( Maruawa i ) , Southland

Are you an experience d large animal Veterinarian looking for a change in scenery? Are you keen to join a close knit, experienced group of Vets that are supported by a n amazing veterinary technician, retail and admin team ?

Grab this great opportunity to join the us in the heart of Southland; community minded, punching above it's weight both sporting and culturally (NZ Country music capital, Hokonui Fashion awards) & amazing sporting facilities (indoor sports centre, ice rink, pool, courts; hockey turf and many sports clubs to choose from).

Why work for VetSouth

• A supportive team that lets our vets truly focus on veterinary work .
• Well-established client programmes to foster trusted relationships .
• A strong local hub feel and deep community connections .
• Teamwork, fun, and social events to keep us connected and celebrated .
• Opportunities to work alongside both local and internationally trained vets .
• Stay connected to career development opportunities through our Comhla ownership group of over 50 clinics in NZ and Australia.
• We live our values: Love What We Do, Get the Job Done Right, One Step Ahead and In It Together.

Why y ou’ll love this role

• Diverse caseload across dairy, beef cattle, sheep and deer .
• Work alongside experienced veterinarians offering you opportunities to further develop your clinical and advisory skills .
• A rural lifestyle with access to hiking, skiing, fishing, golf, farmers markets, and beautiful scenery . (not to mention the National Country Music Awards!)
• A culture that values wellbeing, teamwork, and having fun while getting the job done right .

What we offer

• Chamber of Commerce memberships offering local retail discounts .
• NZVA and VCNZ fees fully covered .
• Temporary accommodation to get you settled in .
• Great staff benefits, including generous discounts and wellbeing support.
• Career pathways across our wider veterinary network of 50+ clinics.

What we need from you

• BVSc or equivalent, with eligibility to practice in New Zealand
• 4+ years of dairy and/or sheep and beef experience
• Sound clinical and surgical capability
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine care for clients, animals, and community
• Initiative, adaptability, and pride in delivering great outcomes
• A great sense of humour won’t go amiss!

Ready to make the move?

If you’re ready for a new chapter where community, career, and lifestyle align w e’d love to hear from you !

https://www.vetsouth.co.nz/about-us-careers/ or get in touch with us at hr@vetsouth.co.nz .

Find out more about us at vetsouth.co.nz or on our Facebook page .