Yulong Stud - Veterinarian Job
Yulong Stud has an upcoming position within the veterinary team of our business. Working alongside our two 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 five resident stallions and 400 broodmares with over 200 foals to yearlings. Consigning yearlings at all major sales throughout Australia, and with a racing team of eighty-plus horses, the veterinarians at Yulong have 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 setup and design of vet-working areas within these properties.
The chosen candidate would be joining an established veterinary practice with two highly competent veterinary nurses and two veterinarians. Dr Pownall joined the team in 2022. She graduated from James Cook University in 2017 and spent one year in mixed practice before completing three breeding seasons with an equine clinic in Scone. Dr Meyer graduated from Washington State University. She then went on to complete a surgery internship followed by a medicine fellowship at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute. Dr Meyer has 10 years of experience in both clinical and stud medicine between the American and Australian thoroughbred industries. The veterinary team is a very friendly group who are passionate about providing excellent patient care, whilst 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, 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 sales complexes, 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 65 and the ability to effectively communicate as well as assist with ongoing education of the stud staff is vitally important to the growth of the business.
The breeding side of the operation 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 and is located on the opposite side of Melbourne and is only a short drive away from the Mornington Peninsula.
If you are ambitious and wish to advance your career further, this is 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 licence
● 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-day work week May through July
● Four weeks 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 covering letter and CV to nicole@yulonginvest.com.au
Scone Race Club - Event Manager
Scone Race Club, located in the ‘Horse Capital of Australia’ is a leading premier country race club supported by famous Hunter Valley breeding studs in a stunning location. The annual Scone Cup, a two-day standalone metropolitan carnival, is the highlight of the events calendar at Scone Race Club bringing together the community and the horse industry in a highly anticipated, prestigious event.
In an effort to expand and maximise the potential of the events and hospitality side of the business, Scone Race Club seeks to employ a dedicated and experienced Events Manager.
The Role
Supported by the CEO, the Events Manager, will grow and expand the already impressive events and hospitality business providing high-end hospitality with exceptional levels of service and building lasting and strong relationships with all stakeholders. During events, you will manage a team of event staff, plan with impeccable detail and run events with an effortless, problem solving, thinking on your feet kind of magic.
About You:
To be successful in this role, ideally, you will have:
• Experience in an Events Management role with high-end hospitality service standards.
• Proven ability to effectively manage a team with the ability to engage and motivate your team.
• Exceptional attention to detail, high-level organisation and time management skills with proven tools and processes to help keep your events on track.
• Outstanding communication skills and an innate ability to talk and relate to anyone.
• An energetic, can-do attitude with the ability to work when required including weekends.
• High level of computer literacy including solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate.
This is a unique opportunity supported by on-site administration, the grounds team, the CEO and the board as well as offsite marketing, social media and graphic design teams and Racing NSW. Your development in the role will be supported through relevant training opportunities.
A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
To apply please upload a current resume and cover letter via Seek outlining your suitability for the role and detailing your relevant experience.
Please direct all enquiries in relation to this role to Nicole Furness at Be Human HR nicole@behumanhr.com.au.
Applications close November 9.
