21/09/2026
Senior Dairy Veterinarian
Great Farmers. Great Team. Great Lifestyle.
Ashburton, New Zealand
Our client is looking for an experienced Dairy Veterinarian to lead their large animal team as they move into an exciting new chapter.
They’re a team of seven veterinarians, supported by four fantastic large animal technicians who keep everything moving during the busy seasons.
Their clients range from large progressive dairy farms to sheep, beef, deer on high-country stations, so no two weeks are ever quite the same.
Being part of the Farmfirst & Petfirst community means you’ll also have the backing of a New Zealand-owned veterinary group that invests heavily in technology, education and innovation. From AI-assisted clinical notes to their own Animal Health Planning software, they’re always looking for ways to spend less time on paperwork and more time helping farmers.
They believe work should be somewhere you can enjoy yourself, grow your skills and make a genuine difference, for your clients, your colleagues and yourself.
What’s in it for you
$150,000-$180,000 salary plus 3.5% KiwiSaver.
$10,000 sign-on bonus and $5,000 relocation support.
Profit share and on-call remuneration.
Company vehicle.
Four weeks annual leave, birthday leave and long service leave.
Gym membership and season ski pass for your first year.
A supportive team that likes working together (and having a laugh while they do it)
Why Ashburton?
People often move here for the job and end up staying for the lifestyle.
One weekend you can be skiing. The next you're fishing, hiking in the back country or heading into Christchurch for dinner before being home the same evening.
The commute is measured in minutes, and houses are still affordable. The coffee's good. The farming community is welcoming, and veterinarians are genuinely respected for the work they do.
So, what’s next?
Please send your CV to [email protected]. It doesn’t matter if it’s not up to date, we will come back to you.