Description
Equine Veterinarian – Southern Highlands Equine Centre (SHEC) in Burradoo, NSW
Established Equine Practice | Beautiful Regional Location | Supportive & Passionate Team
Location: Burradoo, NSW (90 minutes from Sydney) in Southern Highlands region.
Southern Highlands Equine Centre (SHEC) is a well-established, exclusively equine ambulatory practice located in the stunning Southern Highlands of New South Wales. This region offers a unique lifestyle, with rolling countryside, equestrian culture, top wineries, fine dining, and excellent schools—perfect for those seeking a balanced and rewarding career in equine practice.
We are seeking a full-time Equine Veterinarian to join our team in this growing 2 vet practice. This position offers a fulfilling career with potential to grow clientele and skills.
About the Practice
SHEC is a respected ambulatory practice providing high-quality veterinary care to a diverse range of equine clients, including:
- Sport horses – eventing, dressage, show jumping
- Racehorses – thoroughbred and harness racing
- Pleasure horses & pony club mounts
- Boutique studs – limited reproductive work
Our facility in Burradoo supports ambulatory services with minor surgery capabilities, allowing for diagnostics, day procedures, and equine hospitalisation for ongoing treatments. SHEC has a strong affiliation with REC Specialist Equine Centre & Illawarra Equine Centre (IEC), offering access to specialist support, advanced diagnostics, and a collaborative network of equine vets.
The Role
This role offers a diverse and rewarding caseload, including:
- Sports horse & racetrack medicine – lameness, joint therapies, performance optimization
- Lameness investigations & imaging – digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy including gastro-scope
- General ambulatory care – dentistry, vaccinations, health checks, and preventative medicine
- Pre-purchase examinations
- Minor reproduction work – limited boutique stud services along with some artificial insemination services.
You’ll be fully equipped with a well-stocked veterinary vehicle (for work and personal use) and access to state-of-the-art equipment, including:
- Digital X-ray & ultrasound
- Endoscopy (Video and gastro-scope)
- Power dental equipment
- In-house laboratory services
An on-call roster of 1 in 4 supports a great work-life balance.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package – based on experience ($80,000–$130,000)
- Fully-maintained vehicle and phone
- 1 week paid annual CPD + funding for training & development
- 4 weeks annual leave + paid professional memberships (Veterinary Board & EVA)
- After-hours incentives – additional compensation for emergency work
Lifestyle & Location
The Southern Highlands offers an exceptional lifestyle, with:
- Beautiful rural landscapes and an active equestrian community
- Renowned wineries & gourmet food scene
- Great schools & family-friendly atmosphere
- Proximity to Sydney (90-minute drive) for easy access to city life
This is a rare opportunity to build a rewarding career in a thriving equine practice while enjoying a fantastic lifestyle in one of Australia’s most picturesque regions. If you’re ready to take the next step in your equine veterinary career, we’d love to hear from you!
Requirements
We are seeking a dedicated, motivated equine veterinarian who is:
- Experienced in equine-only or mixed practice (minimum 2 years preferred)
- Interested in sports medicine, lameness & performance horse care
- Confident working independently while being a strong team player
- A great communicator who builds lasting relationships with clients
- Keen to learn and grow professionally
New graduates and overseas applicants are encouraged to apply!
