Veterinarian - 12-month Fixed Term

Large Animal Veterinarian – VetSouth (12-month fixed term) 

Gore (Maruawai), Southland  

Are you an experienced large animal Veterinarian looking for a change in scenery? Are you keen to join a close knit, experienced group of Vets that are supported by an amazing veterinary technician, retail and admin team?   

Grab this great opportunity to join the us in the heart of Southland; community minded, punching above it's weight both sporting and culturally (NZ Country music capital, Hokonui Fashion awards) & amazing sporting facilities (indoor sports centre, ice rink, pool, courts; hockey turf and many sports clubs to choose from).  

Why work for VetSouth: 

• A supportive team that lets our vets truly focus on veterinary work. 

• Well-established client programmes to foster trusted relationships. 

• A strong local hub feel and deep community connections. 

• Teamwork, fun, and social events to keep us connected and celebrated. 

• Opportunities to work alongside both local and internationally trained vets. 

• Stay connected to career development opportunities through our Comhla ownership group of over 50 clinics in NZ and Australia.  

• We live our values: Love What We Do, Get the Job Done Right, One Step Ahead and In It Together.

Why you’ll love this role: 

• Diverse caseload across dairy, beef cattle, sheep and deer. 

• Work alongside experienced veterinarians offering you opportunities to further develop your clinical and advisory skills. 

• A rural lifestyle with access to hiking, skiing, fishing, golf, farmers markets, and beautiful scenery. (not to mention the National Country Music Awards!) 

• A culture that values wellbeing, teamwork, and having fun while getting the job done right. 

What we offer: 

• Chamber of Commerce memberships offering local retail discounts. 

• NZVA and VCNZ fees fully covered. 

• Temporary accommodation to get you settled in. 

• Great staff benefits, including generous discounts and wellbeing support.


• Career pathways across our wider veterinary network of 50+ clinics.

What we need from you: 

• BVSc or equivalent, with eligibility to practice in New Zealand 

• 4+ years of dairy and/or sheep and beef experience 

• Sound clinical and surgical capability 

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills 

• A genuine care for clients, animals, and community 

• Initiative, adaptability, and pride in delivering great outcomes 

• A great sense of humour won’t go amiss! 

Ready to make the move? 

If you’re ready for a new chapter where community, career, and lifestyle align we’d love to hear from you!  

https://www.vetsouth.co.nz/about-us-careers/ or get in touch with us at [email protected]. 

Find out more about us at vetsouth.co.nz or on our Facebook page.