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

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.

Veterinary Nurse/Technician

Duties will include:

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

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




- Manage and on‐call (including nights) for complex foaling's
- Ensuring mare has milk and foals suckle for the first time and receive their colostrum
- Providing pre and post‐natal care of broodmares and foals
- Overseeing daily care and supervision of breeding mares and foals
- Monitoring mare ovulation and pregnancy
- Ensuring feeding and nutritional requirements of horses are met daily
- Assist external and internal veterinarians regarding on farm surgeries
- During the yearling season, train and prepare horses for major sales including teaching horses to be groomed and accept bridle, head collar, rug etc.

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.

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

📌 Veterinary Nurse/ Technician (Shepparton)
🏢 Sullivan Bloodstock
📍 Shepparton