Job Description

Sullivan Bloodstock Pty Ltd located in Victoria's Goulburn Valley are currently accepting applicants full time for the role of Veterinary Nurse/Technician.

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The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of industry best practice, with either international experience or a thorough understanding of the global trends of the thoroughbred industry.

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Veterinary Nurse/Technician

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Duties will include:

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1. Consult with external and internal veterinarians regarding the care and condition of mares and foals, walk-in mares and mares on the main farm
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2. Consult with external and internal veterinarians and stud managers regarding the care and condition of horses in quarantine
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3. Manage veterinary procedures with supervision
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4. Oversee the daily care and supervision of bloodstock
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5. Report on mares and foaling
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6. Keep a foaling record of mares for veterinarians
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7. A dminister medical treatment to foals as well as attending to medical and health needs of mares as required
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8. Manage and on-call (including nights)



for complex foaling's
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9. Ensuring mare has milk and foals suckle for the first time and receive their colostrum
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10. Providing pre and post-natal care of broodmares and foals
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11. Overseeing daily care and supervision of breeding mares and foals
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12. Monitoring mare ovulation and pregnancy
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13. Ensuring feeding and nutritional requirements of horses are met daily
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14. Assist external and internal veterinarians regarding on farm surgeries
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15. During the yearling season, train and prepare horses for major sales including t eaching horses to be groomed and accept bridle, head collar, rug etc.
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The salary will be above award – in the range of $75,000 to $85,000 per annum depending upon the skill set and level of responsibility.

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Essential Skills:

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All applicants must have a minimum of 3-years full time skilled experience in the role or a relevant qualification and at least 2 years full time skilled experience in the role.

📌 Veterinary Nurse/ Technician Victoria
🏢 myhorseracing
📍 Victoria