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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Assisting stud veterinarian in daily procedures and management of horses including:

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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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Consult with external and internal veterinarians and stud managers regarding the care and condition of horses in quarantine
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Manage veterinary procedures with supervision
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Oversee the daily care and supervision of bloodstock
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Report on mares and foaling
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Keep a foaling record of mares for veterinarians
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Administer medical treatment to foals as well as attending to medical and health needs of mares as required




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Manage and on‐call (including nights) for complex foaling's
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Ensuring mare has milk and foals suckle for the first time and receive their colostrum
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Providing pre and post‐natal care of broodmares and foals
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Overseeing daily care and supervision of breeding mares and foals
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Monitoring mare ovulation and pregnancy
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Ensuring feeding and nutritional requirements of horses are met daily
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Assist external and internal veterinarians regarding on farm surgeries
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During the yearling season, train and prepare horses for major sales including teaching 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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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 Shepparton
🏢 Sullivan Bloodstock
📍 Shepparton