Develop your dairy career in one of Tasmania's most productive farming regions.
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We're looking for a full time Veterinarian with 3+ years' experience and a genuine interest in dairy cattle. Whether you're looking to further develop your large animal expertise or you're an experienced dairy veterinarian seeking a fresh challenge, you'll join a supportive team where your skills are recognised, valued and encouraged to grow.
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Based in Smithton, in Tasmania's beautiful far north-west, you'll enjoy an outstanding lifestyle alongside a rewarding and varied dairy caseload. Spend your weekends exploring rugged coastlines, pristine beaches, lush rainforests and rolling countryside—all while enjoying a relaxed regional community with everything you need close by.
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Smithton offers schools, shopping and everyday amenities, while Burnie is less than an hour away, providing larger retail facilities and an airport with regular direct flights to Melbourne.
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About the Practice
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We're a small but rapidly growing mixed practice with a strong reputation throughout the local farming community.
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Our caseload consists of approximately:
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- 80% Dairy – predominantly spring calving herds ranging from family-owned farms to large corporate operations.
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- 15% Beef
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- 5% Small ruminants, equine and the occasional companion animal consultation.
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We're fortunate to work alongside loyal, long-standing clients who value preventative veterinary care and collaborative herd health management. As our client base continues to grow, we're excited to welcome another veterinarian to the team.
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The Opportunity
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This position is ideal for someone who enjoys both hands-on dairy medicine and building long-term relationships with producers.
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You'll be involved in:
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- Farm-based medical and surgical cases.
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- Preventative herd health planning and production medicine.
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- Reproductive management and fertility work.
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- Lameness investigations and treatment.
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- Working collaboratively with producers to improve herd health and productivity.
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- Contributing to a supportive and knowledgeable veterinary team committed to delivering exceptional client service.
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What You'll Receive
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Supportive Team Culture
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Join a close-knit, down-to-earth team consisting of:
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- Three full-time veterinarians.
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- Experienced administration staff.
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- Regular FIFO locum support.
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- Access to experienced veterinarians across The Vet Group network.
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- Skilled technicians available to assist with larger procedures and busy on-farm visits.
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Excellent Equipment
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You'll have access to modern equipment including:
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- Fully stocked work vehicle.
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- Work phone and laptop.
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- Two lameness tipper crushes.
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- Teat sealing trailer.
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- Bull fertility testing equipment.
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- BCF ultrasound units.
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- In-house Parasight system for worm egg counts.
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- Mastatest machine.
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- Ongoing investment in new equipment as the practice continues to grow.
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Competitive Benefits
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- Competitive salary package, negotiable according to experience.
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- Four weeks' annual leave.
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- Paid continuing professional development and study leave.
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- A varied dairy caseload throughout the year with a strong preventative medicine focus.
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- Seasonal shared on-call roster, with relatively low call-out requirements outside the spring calving season (August–October).
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