If you are interested in working at Newcastle Equine Centre, we welcome all letters of interest and resumes. Please email to nec@newcastleequine.com.au
EMPLOYMENT
Newcastle Equine Centre (NEC) and Luskintyre Equine Centre (LEC) are seeking an enthusiastic equine ambulatory veterinarian to join our rapidly expanding practices in the heart of beautiful Newcastle, NSW (although seasonal or short term will be considered). Newcastle is a working port city with beautiful beaches, great schools, and great coffee. It is the gateway to the Hunter Valley which boasts one of the best Thoroughbred breeding areas in Australia as well as a host of eventers, trotters, racehorses, and backyard ponies. Luskintyre Equine (only 40min from NEC) is located along the beautiful Hunter River only 10minutes away from Hunter Valley wineries and world class restaurants.
NEC is a combination of first opinion, ambulatory and referral practice which a range of ambulatory services as well as in-hospital facilities to manage surgical, paediatric, and emergency medical cases. Currently, our team consists of a range of veterinarians including specialists in surgery, medicine and reproduction as well as an enthusiastic support staff. Our case load covers all aspects of equine veterinary practice including dressage, eventing, pony club, polo, racetrack and reproduction. Digital x-ray machines, endoscopy (dynamic and video), high quality ultrasound equipment, laser, in-house laboratory and dental instruments including a power float are available at our clinic. LEC if focused on ambulatory work in the lower Hunter Valley as well as assisted reproduction (AI, ET, problem pregnancies). All ambulatory vets have an experienced nurse along on all calls and a truck loaded with the equipment required for routine ambulatory work.
The available position is a permanent full-time job although part-time will be considered and can be adapted to include any areas of interest related to ambulatory practice (with some hospital work). The work week entails a 4-day work week with a rotation of one night a week on call, between 1 weekend on call every 4-6 weeks on a rotating roster (may vary with the time of year) with plenty of backup support. Salary range is well-above the award and commiserate with the experience of the applicant ranging from $80,000-$120,000 plus superannuation. The successful applicant will be provided with a fully equipped car, petrol and a phone allowance as well as all registration and professional fees. Accommodation near the beach (utilities and internet included, may be shared) is also included as part of the salary package for the first (1) year. Sponsorship for the right candidate is possible but all applicants are required to be eligible for registration by the Veterinary Practitioners Board of New South Wales. Start time is flexible.
Interested applicants should forward a resume along with the names of three referees to Dr Kristen Todhunter at kristen.todhunter@newcastleequine.com.au or by mail to PO Box 123, Broadmeadow, NSW 2292.
Newcastle Equine Centre (NEC) are seeking an enthusiastic casual weekend Animal Attendant/Stablehand to join our rapidly expanding practices in the heart of beautiful Newcastle, NSW. Newcastle is a working port city with beautiful beaches, great schools, and great coffee. It is the gateway to the Hunter Valley which boasts one of the best Thoroughbred breeding areas in Australia as well as a host of eventers, trotters, racehorses, and backyard ponies.
NEC is a combination of first opinion, ambulatory and referral practice which a range of ambulatory services as well as in-hospital facilities to manage surgical, paediatric, and emergency medical cases. Currently, our team consists of a range of veterinarians including specialists in surgery, medicine and reproduction as well as an enthusiastic support staff. Our case load covers all aspects of equine veterinary practice including dressage, eventing, pony club, polo, racetrack and reproduction. Digital x-ray machines, endoscopy (dynamic and video), high quality ultrasound equipment, laser, in-house laboratory and dental instruments including a power float are available at our clinic.
- The available position is a casual requiring 12-20 hours per week.
- The hourly rate is $28 plus superannuation.
- Successful applicants must have horse handling experience and be prepared to provide the highest possible standard of care to patients within a busy equine hospital.
Interested applicants should forward a resume along with the names of three referees to Jacinda Smith at nec@newcastleequine.com.au or by mail to PO Box 123, Broadmeadow, NSW 2292.
INTERNSHIPS
Newcastle Equine Centre has 2 twelve-month internship opportunities available in equine practice starting in July 2023 and January 2024. This is available for a new graduate or any veterinarian who would like more intensive equine experience. This internship offers the opportunity to experience both general, reproductive and referral equine practice with a team of experienced equine practitioners and specialists in equine surgery, medicine, and reproduction…and live by the beach while doing it!
Our primary practice is located in beautiful Newcastle adjacent to Newcastle Racecourse and five minutes from many of the most beautiful beaches in NSW. We have an interesting and highly varied caseload of both first opinion and referral cases servicing approximately 25% thoroughbred racehorses, 25 % Standardbred pacers, 25% performance/pleasure horses and 25% stud medicine. We operate using state of the art diagnostic equipment including digital radiography units, colour flow doppler ultrasound, video endoscopy, dynamic endoscopy, handheld ECG unit, laser and a fully equipped in-house laboratory. Our rural practice, Luskintyre Equine Centre is located in picturesque Luskintyre with a primary focus on ambulatory practice and assisted reproduction services.
Applicants should be highly motivated, enthusiastic individuals looking to make the most of the diverse learning opportunity. The successful applicants will receive experience in the fields of surgery, anesthesia, medicine, lameness, reproduction, laboratory procedures and imaging (radiology, ultrasonography, endoscopy and dynamic endoscopy) with continuous staff support during 2-week rotations in each department of Medicine, Surgery and Ambulatory/Reproduction. The successful interns will have an internship program tailored to their interests and will include involvement in the diagnosis and treatment of hospital cases as well as general ambulatory work, reproduction, and attendance at trotting meetings. All veterinarians and interns work a 4-day work week off after busy on-call weekends. After-hours on-call duties are covered by the team of associate veterinarians, with the secondary back-up being shared between the interns for assistance and night treatments until their skills are established.
Applicants must be eligible to work and register as a Veterinary Surgeon in New South Wales. The salary package is in line with the Award and starts at $60,000 AUD plus Superannuation as well as including fully furnished shared accommodation adjacent to the hospital, utilities, Wi-fi, shared work vehicle, phone, four weeks annual leave, and access to local continuing education. And living 5 minutes from the beach while working.
All enquiries should be directed to nec@newcastleequine.com.au or call (02) 4927 6135. Applications should include; a letter of intent, curriculum vitae and two letters of reference to Dr Kristen Todhunter, Kristen.todhunter@newcastleequine.com.au.
Applications are open until the positions are filled.
STUDENT PLACEMENT
We enjoy hosting veterinary students for their equine clinical placements. Please feel free to contact us either through the university placement office or directly at nec@newcastleequine.com.au.
We enjoy hosting veterinary nursing students for their equine clinical placements. Please feel free to contact us either through the university placement office/tafe or institution or directly at nec@newcastleequine.com.au