District Veterinarian

Overview Calling All Passionate Veterinarians Join Us and Make a Difference in Western NSW Are you a dedicated veterinarian ready for a rewarding challenge? We're on the hunt for passionate vets to become District Veterinarians at Local Land Services. In this role, you'll tackle vital tasks such as livestock disease surveillance, biosecurity, animal emergency management, and animal welfare in the stunning region of NSW. Join us and be the change you want to Job Details Ongoing Full-Time and Ongoing Part-Time roles available Job share arrangements also considered Negotiable location within Western NSW: Balranald, Bourke, Brewarrina, Broken Hill, Buronga, Cobar, Hillston, Tibooburra, Wentworth, or Wilcannia Salary from $86,539 to $135,775 + super (dependent on skills and experience) Responsibilities As a District Veterinarian, you'll be a vital part of our state-wide network of vets and biosecurity officers, bolstering prevention, preparedness, early detection, and response to biosecurity threats. Your work is essential in ensuring our region, state, and country maintain high animal health, animal welfare, and food safety standards. In this varied role you’ll : Conduct passive disease surveillance through clinical and post-mortem examinations and laboratory testing Educate landholders to meet their biosecurity obligations and welfare standards by providing livestock health management insights and veterinary advice on critical regional diseases Why Join Us? Work-Life Balance : Enjoy a Monday to Friday workweek with minimal out-of-hours work Generous Annual Leave : Up to 5 weeks of annual leave as well as up to 24 additional days / year with flex leave Professional Development : Encouragement and support for your growth, and all necessary role-specific training supplied Competitive Benefits Package : Including flexible work arrangements, training, development opportunities, and the chance to work in some of the most breathtaking parts of NSW. Requirements A degree in Veterinary Science registrable in NSW Registration (or eligibility for registration) with the NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board A current NSW Driver Licence Application Simply submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why you'd be a great fit for this role. Applications Close : Sunday 25 February 2024 at 11 : 55 pm Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Regional NSW. The Department of Regional NSW is a workplace where everyone can contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve. #J-18808-Ljbffr