Yulong has a position within the veterinary team of our business. Working alongside our four
resident vets, you will cover all aspects of a thoroughbred stud.
Yulong is a growing thoroughbred stud based in Nagambie, Victoria. Spread over 3,000 acres and
across four adjoining properties, Yulong currently has seven resident stallions and 700 broodmares
with over 350 foals to yearlings. Consigning yearlings at all major sales throughout Australia and a
racing team of 200 plus horses gives the veterinarians great job variety and exposure to all aspects
of the business.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and organised person who wishes to be part of a
close-knit veterinary team as well as learning the structure and management of a thoroughbred
stud. As we are currently in the development phase of two of the additional stud properties, you
would be involved with input into the set-up and design of vet working areas within these properties.
The chosen candidate would join an established veterinary practice with two veterinary nurses
and stud support staff. The veterinary team is a very friendly group with a strong passion for providing
excellent patient care while still pursuing a good work-life balance. With support from the other
resident vets, you will share the on-call roster with the option of having four-day weeks in the
months of May, June and July.
Yulong’s veterinary facilities include a full lab comprised of hematology, chemistry and blood gas
machines, along with the ability to do cultures and sensitivities. We also have portable ultrasound,
digital radiograph and video endoscope machines. Additionally, our practice has strong relationships
with nearby equine referral hospitals and therefore, referral and additional support from internal
medicine specialists, surgeons and theriogenologists is also available.
Reproduction would be the main focus during the breeding season, and being proficient with
scanning mares pre and post-service, mid-trimester placental scans, pregnancy testing, and twin
ablation is essential. The ideal candidate will also have prior experience with emergency stud work,
foal medicine, yearling endoscopy, and radiography, as well as racehorse lameness. However, a
veterinarian with less experience in the latter areas will still be considered, as mentorship from the
senior stud veterinarians will be available. We would encourage you to attend seminars and clinics
to further your education in all fields of veterinary work, and the company will provide financial
support for this.
You would have the opportunity to attend yearling sales to oversee the veterinary care of our
yearling draft whilst on the sale complex. As well as assisting management with yearling inspections
and completing thorough pre-purchase clinical examinations, reading pre-sale x-rays and evaluating
pre-sale upper airway endoscopy videos.
We currently have a staff of 100 and the ability to communicate as well as assist with effectively
ongoing education of the stud staff is vitally important to the growth of the business.
The operation’s breeding side is located in the beautiful wine region of the lower Goulburn Valley.
We are located a quick 1.5-hour drive or train ride into central Melbourne. A fifth property, Yulong
Park serves as the spelling farm for our racehorses is located on the opposite side of Melbourne
and is only a short drive from the Mornington Peninsula.
If you are ambitious and wish to advance your career further, then this would be the ideal position
for you.
Requirements:
– Degree in Veterinary Medicine/Science eligible for full veterinary registration in Victoria
– A candidate who has completed an equine internship will be given preference but is not
essential
– Minimum of one year of equine reproduction-focused work
– Victorian driver’s license
– Equal shared on-call
– Ability to work and communicate efficiently within a large team and fast-paced environment
to provide a high standard of veterinary care
Remuneration:
– Starting AU $140,000 annual salary (negotiable based on the candidate’s experience)
– Four weeks of annual leave
– One-week paid CE plus a contribution of $2,000 towards CE expenses per annum
– Superannuation
– Mobile phone, fully equipped work vehicle and laptop
For any inquiries or to apply, please send a cover letter and CV to careers@yulonginvest.com.au