Farm Veterinary Matamata Calving Scholarship

The Farm Veterinary Matamata Calving Scholarship provides a hands-on fourth year calving placement for veterinary students passionate about production animal medicine. This two-week placement offers students the opportunity to work with a friendly, supportive team of veterinarians and technicians in the Matamata area, which primarily serves the dairy industry. The scholarship provides $1,500 upon completion of the placement, along with accommodation to minimize living costs. Students will gain extensive hands-on experience with a wide range of cases including calvings, sick cows, surgery, disbudding, and metrichecking during the busy spring season. This opportunity is ideal for motivated fourth-year veterinary students who are genuinely interested in a career as a production animal vet and can demonstrate initiative, a strong work ethic, and desire to learn. The placement offers a chance to work alongside a fun and passionate team committed to mentoring future production animal veterinarians. Applicants must submit a CV and cover letter addressing their interest in production animal medicine and the challenges and rewards of rural practice. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a Zoom interview.