Matamata Veterinary Services Equine is looking for motivated Equine Veterinarian to join us for the 2026 NZ stud season (August 2026 to January 2027). The role comprises general stud medicine including post-partum mare and neonatal foal work, as well as general ambulatory work. Completion of an Equine Medicine Internship or at least 2+ years’ experience is preferred.
MVS is a large equine practice in the heart of New Zealand horse country with a purpose-built clinic and referral hospital. The majority of our caseload is Thoroughbred racing and breeding and we provide routine reproductive management on Thoroughbred stud farms throughout the region.
The hospital is well-equipped with full surgical facilities, digital radiography, digital ultrasonography, nuclear scintigraphy, in-house laboratory, video-endoscopy and gastroscopy. It also features a new purpose-built neonatal intensive care facility that is set up to house 4 mares with bed-bound foals.
You will have the support of a large team of equine veterinarians (15 permanent equine vets including two board-certified specialists in surgery and one board-certified specialist in sports medicine and rehabilitation), 4 interns and a large team of nurses/support-staff.
A culture of quality service to the client, dedicated care of the patient and peer support exists in this practice. If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity in a modern and progressive equine practice, then you might be a great fit for our Equine team!
Applications (including CV and the names of 2 referees) are invited from veterinarians who are self-motivated and keen to join a progressive team.
Contact:
Andrea Ritmeester BVSc MS DipACVS
Andrea@matavet.co.nz
+64 7 888 8193