Senior Dairy Veterinarian – Morrinsville, New Zealand

Location New Zealand
Discipline: Veterinary Surgeons, Large Animal Vet
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Depending on Experience
Contact name: Ciaran Conroy

Contact email: ciaran@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 6222
Published: 14 days ago

Build the Dairy Career You've Always Wanted

Are you an experienced Production Animal Veterinarian ready to take the next step in your career? We're recruiting on behalf of a highly respected veterinary practice in Morrinsville, New Zealand, seeking a Senior Dairy Veterinarian to become a trusted advisor to progressive dairy farmers across one of the country's premier dairy regions.

This is far more than a traditional dairy vet role. It's an opportunity to build long-term client partnerships, influence the direction of clinical services, mentor the next generation of veterinarians, and continue developing your own areas of expertise.

The Opportunity

Working alongside an experienced and collaborative team, you'll support some of New Zealand's leading dairy businesses while helping shape innovative herd health and production programmes.

Whether your passion lies in reproduction, herd health, nutrition, mastitis management, youngstock performance, consultancy or business development, you'll have the opportunity to develop a role that plays to your strengths.

In This Role You'll:

  • Build long-term advisory relationships with progressive dairy clients

  • Lead herd health and production programmes

  • Influence clinical services and practice development

  • Mentor and support junior veterinarians

  • Work collaboratively within a highly experienced production animal team

  • Enjoy a varied caseload that extends well beyond seasonal work

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

  • 5+ years' experience in production animal practice

  • A genuine passion for the dairy industry

  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills

  • The ability to provide practical solutions that improve farm performance

  • Leadership qualities and a collaborative approach

  • A commitment to ongoing professional development

Companion animal experience is welcomed but isn't essential.

What's on Offer?

  • Competitive salary package reflecting your experience

  • Company vehicle and professional expenses covered

  • Generous CPD support and career development opportunities

  • Modern facilities and equipment

  • Supportive and experienced veterinary team

  • Staff wellbeing initiatives

  • Genuine work-life balance

  • The opportunity to influence the future direction of the practice

Why Morrinsville?

Located in the heart of the Waikato, Morrinsville places you at the centre of New Zealand's dairy industry. You'll work with some of the country's most progressive farming businesses while enjoying an outstanding lifestyle.

Hamilton is just 30 minutes away, offering excellent shopping, restaurants and entertainment, while Morrinsville itself provides affordable housing, great schools, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming rural community.

Why This Practice?

This long-established practice has built its reputation by putting relationships first—supporting healthy animals, successful farming businesses, and thriving rural communities.

If you're looking for a role where your experience is genuinely valued and your career can continue to grow, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Interested?

Get in touch today!

📧 Email Ciaran at ciaran@lloydandcowan.com or APPLY with your CV.

📱 For a confidential discussion, call or WhatsApp +44 7748 575 420.

If this role isn't quite right but you're considering a move, contact us to discuss other veterinary opportunities across New Zealand and internationally.

All applications are treated with the STRICTEST CONFIDENCE.