Vet Nurses and Support Staff
Positions Available
Kohimarama Veterinary Clinic, Auckland's Eastern Suburbs (posted 10th September) Locum Nurse from Mid October
Veterinary Nurse Locum 10-14 weeks from mid October 2024
Kohimarama Veterinary Clinic is a well established, modern and well equipped, privately owned small animal practice in Auckland's Eastern Suburbs.
We have a dedicated team of 3 veterinarians and qualified full-time and part-time nurses. We are looking for an experienced nurse for a 10-14 week locum from the middle of October 2024
This is a practice with highly skilled veterinarians and nurses who are dedicated to offering their patients the best of care and developing a culture of excellence.
The position involves working 40 hours per week for 10-14 weeks from mid October 2024. We can be flexible with the number of weeks.
Accommodation may be available for the right candidate
Qualities we are looking in an ideal candidate are:
- Reliability
- Willingness to work as part of a professional team
- The ability to organise and prioritise
- Great communication skills
- A high level of customer service skills
- Veterinary Nursing qualification (Diploma or Degree) or Vet Technician qualification (Degree of Bachelor of Veterinary Technology)
- Ability to monitor anaesthesia, provide surgical assistance and manage a variety of cases with competence.
The job includes shifts on surgical, hospital and reception duties. We provide a high level of care for our patients and a high level of service to our clients.
If you are a qualified veterinary nurse or technician and are interested in working with us, Send your application and CV to stephaniet@kohivet.co.nz
North Canterbury Veterinary Clinic Culverden, Amuri Plain, Canterbury Region (posted 5th September)
Veterinary Nurse – Career and lifestyle await
Just north of Christchurch and in a leading practice, a career opportunity balanced with a desirable lifestyle awaits.
We feel privileged to deliver our services within one of New Zealand’s most beautiful and progressive regions, and are excited to invite you to explore this career opportunity with us. We know that where you choose to call ‘home’ impacts every aspect of your life, and we are passionate about ensuring that life and work are purposeful, fulfilling, safe and secure.
North Canterbury Vets is located in the beautiful South Island, within the diverse and nurturing rural district of Hurunui, which sits just north of Christchurch, New Zealand’s second largest and most evolving city. It has loads of open spaces and time for everyone and is perfect for individuals or families.
Since 1954, we have been serving our communities professionally and loyally, with our four Clinics based in Amberley, Cheviot, Culverden and Waikari.
This full-time permanent appointment is out of our Culverden Clinic and is only a stone’s throw from the iconic resort town of Hanmer Springs, and the magnificent surrounding Amuri basin. This area is renowned for outdoor pursuits such as walking, tramping, mountain biking, hunting and fishing, which compliments the famous and unique therapeutic mineral waters available at the Thermal Pools and Spa in Hanmer.
Alongside our outstanding wine region, this area is also an integral part of the Canterbury food bowl and is the home to world class dairy, sheep, beef and deer farmers, who we are very proud to support through the provision of innovative animal health care. Our food and wine heritage is celebrated throughout the district with a wide range of cafes, restaurants and wineries, which are enjoyed by our communities and visitors.
North Canterbury Vets has a team of 80 across our four clinics. Support, mentoring, interaction and diversity are all present within our friendly and professionally under-pinned culture.
Our Culverden Clinic is modern with the core CA Team is made up of several mixed practice veterinarians and a part time vet care assistant. The team are friendly and welcoming, and often socialise in their spare time.
Clinic hours are 8.30am-5.30pm Monday to Friday, with no emergency after hours required. However, you will join the weekend clinical roster in Amberley, which is approximately 1:7 weekends. Following this shift, you will be rostered for 2 days off in the following week, to allow for a nice long weekend to rest.
Our points of difference include:
- You actually get to Nurse, and utilise the skills you have been trained in
- Your opinion is sought, and is valued. You are your Patient’s advocate
- Wide ranging duties with broad and interesting cases – from bunnies to working dogs
- Special Interest Opportunities – Nurse Consults, Physio, Dental X-ray, Laser Therapy
- Strong focus on professional development with funding to grow your technical skills
- Leading technology utilised – Idexx, Smartflow
- Dedicated Receptionists
- Facilities and equipment are well maintained
- Human Resources Manager
- Wellness Committee lead by staff with Management support
- Competitive remuneration, which includes Health Insurance
- NZVNA subscription, and staff discounts
- No After Hours Work, only 1 weekend in 7
- Member of The Vet Company (see link below)
About you:
The vet nurse most likely to thrive in this environment will be or have:
- Qualified and preferably experienced (however we are happy to provide mentorship to the right new graduate)
- Able to remain calm and professional under pressure
- A team player
- Great communication and customer service skills
- Highly organised and efficient
- Adaptable, with the ability to think outside the square
- Open to change
We welcome the opportunity to explore if we are the right fit for each other. Please tell us about yourself by sending your cover letter and CV today to: elaine@ncvets.co.nz
Supporting information:
www.ncvets.co.nz
www.visithurunui.co.nz
https://www.thevetcompany.nz/
https://youtu.be/m2qHNfKXHDk
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