Description
Join a dynamic team where you’ll develop expertise in herd and flock disease investigation and management. Whether you're an experienced vet or a new graduate with a passion for production animals, we would love to hear from you! You’ll benefit from strong internal support, professional networking opportunities, and ongoing career development to help you thrive.
Requirements
- Ongoing full time position
- Annual salary up to $149,806pa + super (dependent on experience)
- Location - Taree NSW
- Great work life balance, with access to The Welcome Experience
- Annual AVA and Special Interest Groups membership and annual District Veterinary Conference attendance paid for
- Join Our Passionate Team
Hunter Local Land Services (LLS) is looking for a qualified veterinarian ready to make a real impact in regional animal health and biosecurity. As a District Veterinarian, you'll work alongside a dedicated and experienced team of vets and Biosecurity Officers, conducting field-based disease investigations and collaborating with landholders and industry to strengthen prevention, preparedness, detection, and response to animal disease and welfare issues.
You’ll enjoy a mix of office-based and hands-on field work—so being adaptable, and comfortable working outdoors in all conditions is essential. At LLS, we value teamwork and collaboration, and pride ourselves on delivering high-quality service to our clients and communities.
Why is this the job for you?
- They’re great positions for both experienced vets and new graduates interested in production animals.
- You get to become an expert in herd and flock disease investigation and management in a supportive environment.
- For new graduates it’s an ideal opportunity to consolidate your farm diagnostic skills working collaboratively with our wonderful landholders within an experienced team of District Vets.
- Internal support and mentoring is on tap, with collaboration and cooperation across all functional areas encouraged.
- We provide a wide variety of services, allowing you to develop your skills in areas such as - assisting local farmers to improve their on-farm biosecurity and animal health, emergency management, as well as any production animal special interests you may have.
- You’ll become a part of a friendly rural community, as well as part of an experienced, professional and friendly team.
- You can grow your communication and extension skills in areas such as podcasting, videos, webinars and running programs and workshops.
- We offer great working conditions (including family friendly flexible work practices).
- We offer an attractive salary with generous ongoing training opportunities for professional development and progression, as well as;
- Professional membership with the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) — stay connected with industry standards, resources, and a national network of peers.
- Annual access to the District Veterinarians Conference, supporting your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and offering valuable networking and learning opportunities.
Essential Requirements
- A degree in Veterinary Science registrable in NSW, are (or can be) registered with the NSW Veterinary Practitioners Board, and
- A current NSW Driver Licence, with the capacity and willingness to travel throughout the region as required.
How to Apply
We’re keen to hear from both graduate and experienced veterinarians. Please apply by submitting your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why being a District Veterinarian with LLS is for you.
Closing Date: 11:55pm Monday 10th August 2026
For more information about this role, please contact Leanne Polsen, A/Team Leader Animal Biosecurity & Welfare via email atleanne.t.polsen@lls.nsw.gov.au.
You can also review the role description at I Work For NSW
