Racetrack veterinary services

Racetrack Veterinary Services is a high-performance equine veterinary practice based on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, servicing metropolitan Melbourne and surrounding racing and equestrian hubs.

We work closely with leading thoroughbred trainers and sport horse clients, delivering hands-on, reliable veterinary care in both racetrack and ambulatory settings. 

Known for our supportive team culture and practical approach, we offer veterinarians the opportunity to develop their skills in a diverse and fast-paced environment, while being part of a respected and growing practice.

At Racetrack Veterinary Services, how we work matters just as much as what we do:

Take your veterinary career overseas with support to get you here. Our Practice Founders have both relocated to Australia from Ireland, so we understand what this means for potential employees.

At Racetrack Veterinary Services, we offer assistance with visas and relocation, so you can focus on settling in and building your career. 

You’ll gain hands-on experience with top-tier equine athletes in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Outside of work, enjoy life on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula, known for its beaches, wineries, and relaxed coastal lifestyle, all within reach of Melbourne.

We’re looking for someone practical, hardworking, and genuinely passionate about equine practice.

You’re the kind of vet who shows up, gets stuck in, communicates well with clients, and supports your teammates.

You’re keen to learn, not afraid of a busy racetrack environment, and take pride in doing a job properly.

Most importantly, you care about delivering the best outcomes for both horse and client.

At Racetrack Veterinary Services, we support structured career development through hands-on learning, mentoring, and increasing clinical responsibility over time. 

Veterinarians are exposed to a broad and progressive caseload within racetrack and ambulatory practice, with opportunities to develop confidence in performance horse medicine, diagnostic workups, and client management.

We encourage ongoing professional development through external CPD, conference attendance, and targeted skill building aligned with individual career goals.

We understand that life outside of work matters.

At Racetrack Veterinary Services, we foster a supportive and flexible team culture that acknowledges family and personal commitments. 

Wherever possible, we work together to create practical rostering arrangements and ensure workloads are shared fairly, so our team can balance career demands with life outside of work.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds feel welcome, respected, and supported.

At Racetrack Veterinary Services, we value diversity of experience, culture, identity, and perspective, recognising that this strengthens both our team and the care we deliver. 

We aim to maintain a culture where everyone is treated fairly, supported to thrive, and encouraged to bring their authentic self to work.

We continue to build a workplace grounded in respect, collaboration, and equal opportunity.

Racetrack Veterinary Services is mindful of its environmental impact and is committed to adopting more sustainable practices within our day-to-day operations. 

As an ambulatory equine practice, we focus on reducing waste where possible, using resources efficiently, and making practical choices that minimise environmental footprint without compromising patient care.

We continue to explore opportunities to improve sustainability across clinical work, travel, and office operations.

Animal welfare is central to everything we do at Racetrack Veterinary Services. 

We are committed to delivering thoughtful, evidence-based care that prioritises the well-being of the horse while also considering the practical realities of performance and training environments.

We work collaboratively with clients to provide clear, honest guidance and support informed decision-making. 

Where appropriate, we adopt a pragmatic, spectrum-of-care approach that helps ensure horses receive timely, appropriate treatment while maintaining welfare standards and realistic outcomes.