Veterinarian

Are you an experienced veterinarian with an adventurous side? Perhaps you’re ready to relocate with a young family to a rural community with excellent schools. Love hiking, skiing, farmers’ markets, or simply being close to nature. Southland has it all stunning scenery, walks, shops, restaurants, golf, fishing, and yes… skiing!

VetSouth is a New Zealand-owned veterinary business, servicing communities through nine clinics across Southland and South Otago, with an extended network of 33 clinics across NZ and Australia through our sister company.

We are recruiting Veterinarians for both large and small animal practice, with permanent and locum positions available as our clinics continue to grow.

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


• Senior veterinarians who are shareholders and invested in your development


• A robust Learning and Development Programme for both clinical and non-clinical growth


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


• Opportunities to work alongside both local and internationally trained vets
  
  

Why You’ll love this role:

• Diverse caseload across large and small animals


• Mentoring from experienced veterinarians with opportunities to develop clinical and management skills


• Rural lifestyle with access to hiking, skiing, fishing, golf, farmers’ markets, and beautiful scenery


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

What we offer:

• NZD$3,000 (tax-free) relocation allowance to support your move.


• Up to $2,200 per year for Continuing Professional Development, with 25% available for personal wellbeing


• Chamber of Commerce memberships offering local retail discounts.


• NZVA and VCNZ fees fully covered annually.


• Temporary accommodation available at some locations.


• Well-respected, well-resourced business and teams.
  
  

What we need from you:

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


• 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!

Competitive pay, genuine support, and a lifestyle that makes it all worthwhile.

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