Cambridge Equine Hospital is situated in the heart of the Waikato and offers both first opinion and referral services. Our large client base is predominantly made up of thoroughbred studs, breakers, agistment farms and trainers, but we also care for a growing number of standardbreds, sport and pleasure horses. Our diagnostic equipment currently includes in-house laboratory, digital radiography, ultrasound, nuclear scintigraphy, portable video-endoscopy, lameness locator, televet ECG, and battery powered dental equipment.
Seasonal Equine Veterinarian
Your work with us:
Cambridge Equine Hospital is looking for a well-rounded equine veterinarian to join our existing team of 11 veterinarians (including Specialists in Equine Surgery and in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation) for the breeding season, August 2025 to January 2026. The ideal candidate would have at least 2 years of experience in general equine practice, with additional experience in neonatal medicine, anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging, and stud medicine being advantageous.
Your Benefits:
Remuneration package will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications and will be discussed further upon application. Start and end dates are negotiable.
Requirements:
The successful appointee will be an enthusiastic team player with excellent communication skills and a focus on delivering the highest standard of practice. We have a great team of veterinarians, who enjoy working in a collaborative fashion. This position would suit someone who is looking to develop their skills in the Southern Hemisphere thoroughbred breeding season.
Candidates must be eligible for registration in New Zealand (details at www.vetcouncil.org.nz).
Applications/enquiries in confidence to careers@ceh.co.nz. Applicants should provide a cover letter, CV, and three references with their contact details.
We are a part of the Altano Group:
With over 2,000 employees at more than 75 locations in 11 countries, Altano is the world's leading group of equine clinics. Our veterinarians and medical specialists use their knowledge and experience to provide the highest standard of medical care for the animals entrusted to us. Altano employees are passionate about giving their best for the welfare of animals and benefit from a corporate culture based on appreciation as well as a fair and respectful working environment. In order to continuously improve as a team and shape the future of veterinary medicine, we focus on promoting the ongoing development of our employees, collective life-long learning, and the transfer of knowledge within our group.
