Careers & Vacancies

A purpose driven company, a career at VetSouth is different.

This is a place that prides itself on making a real difference to the communities we call home. It’s a place where friendships are formed that will endure a lifetime. It’s where continuous improvement and change is the norm. To be a part of VetSouth is to be a part of something more than a company, it’s a home. 

Working at VetSouth

VetSouth is a progressive animal health business, with clinics across Southland & South Otago, and sister clinics  on the West Coast of the South Island and Morrinsville in Waikato. 

We have a strong focus on team, are passionate about the work we do and encourage professional and personal development through the many opportunities the business has to offer.

   

INNOVATION & RESEARCH

A never ending quest for improvement and advancement

Researching animal welfare and pathology is a passion we share, with our work being used by industry bodies such as Dairy NZ, the Sustainable Farming Fund and Beef & Lamb.

Why Southland?

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Latest news

Keep your furry friend smiling

Nothing warms your heart more than your happy, smiling dog welcoming you home at the end of the day.  Just like us, to keep that happy smile, cats and dogs rely on healthy teeth and gums for theirRead more

Managing Johne's disease

Johne's disease is a commonly accepted and costly problem in Southland, causing large losses from drops in production and premature culling. The disease is caused by a bacteria (mycobacteriumRead more

Do you know how to recognise Equine Cushing’s syndrome (PPID)?

PPID is the most common endocrine disorder in horses and ponies, with as many as one in seven over the age of 15 affected. It can occasionally be seen in younger horses as well.  As such, it isRead more

Senior horses: Optimising their health and happiness

They help us chase our dreams, provide us with stress relief, teach our children responsibility and willingly offer to work for us. In return, all they ask is that we care for them, keep them fed,Read more

Regular grooming helps keep your dog in tip-top shape!

No matter the weather, our furry friends love to get outside, have some fun and make an absolute mess of themselves (and the garden)!   As a responsible pet owner, our matted and unruly-hairedRead more

Be wary of weeds!

At the start of January, I went out to a farm to look at two down cows who were found recumbent in the paddock during morning milking.  On examination, they presented with classic milk fever signs:Read more

A vet tech's take on teat sealing

Teat sealing preparations begin well before the season starts. There are so many moving parts to make teat sealing a success and we are so lucky to have such a well-oiled machine.  From vetsRead more

Catching cancer eye early

We see a lot of cancer eye (otherwise known as squamous cell carcinoma). As the name suggests, it's a cancer of the eye, which can affect the eyelids, eyeball or 'third eyelid' (the eyelid thatRead more

Tips for transporting cull cows

Unfortunately, there comes that day when you need to send your cull cows to the works.  Just getting these animals out of the paddock and putting them straight onto the truck isn't enough and can caRead more

Are cow wearables benefitting our repro season?

With the rising popularity of wearable technologies in dairy herds, it is opening a wealth of data for analysis that can be of benefit to both the farms using it and non-users. In particular,Read more

The changing face of the East retail team

You might have noticed a few new faces in the East clinics in recent months, along with some folk behind the desks that you may have previously seen out on-farm, or in other clinics.  In a bid toRead more

Beef cattle WOF

Our beefies have had a lot to do this season to manage our pasture quality! As we work towards weaning time, there are a few things to plan for to keep them in tip-top shape.Read more
 

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