Vet Nurses and Support Staff
Positions Available
Kohimarama Veterinary Clinic, Auckland's Eastern Suburbs, NZ (posted 19th April) Locum Veterinary Nurse
Veterinary Nurse Locum 10-12 weeks from mid July 2024 - Full Time
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 10-12 week locum from the middle of July 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 35- 40 hours per week for 10-12 weeks from mid July 2024. We can be flexible with the number of weeks.
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
Eastland Veterinary Services Wairoa, Hawkes Bay Region (posted 3rd April)
Part Time Veterinary Nurse - Students considered!
Eastland Vets is a privately owned mixed animal practice that services a large area from Wairoa to the East Cape. Wairoa provides a relaxed lifestyle with a social farming community, ample hunting and fishing opportunities, and a mountain biking park. Lake Waikaremoana and Mahia peninsula are just a stone’s throw away and make for great weekend getaways.
We are looking for a vet nurse to join our close-knit small animal team. This role will be working Monday – Wednesday, with another nurse working Tuesday – Friday. We also have one full time veterinarian and two support staff.
The cases we see are varied and our nurses have an involved role with treatment planning, anaesthetics, and after care. As well as support from our Gisborne clinic, our Wairoa clinic is equipped with a digital x-ray machine, ultrasound machine, and Idexx biochemistry and urinalysis machines to help give our clients and patients a high standard of care.
Applicants should:
- Have a recognised veterinary nurse qualification or be a second year vet nursing student
- Have great communication skills with both staff and clients
- Work well independently and as part of a team
- Previous vet nursing experience is ideal but not required
We can offer you:
- Opportunities to use and improve your nursing skills
- An employer funded social committee, with a minimum of two staff events a year organised by our Gisborne clinic
- No after hours or on call weekend work!
- Wednesday morning teas
- Competitive pay rates
Please email your CV to: natalie@evs.co.nz if you think Wairoa could be the place for you!
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Wellington After Hours Veterinary Clinic, Wellington (posted 3rd April)
Veterinary Nurse - Part Time or Full Time
We are Wellington’s only after-hours emergency vet clinic, and we pride ourselves on providing an excellent level of care and service for all companion animal pets and their families in the Wellington region, 365 days per year. We are looking for part-time and full-time experienced vet nurses to join our fun and cohesive team.
Our vision is for all pets to have access to the highest quality emergency and critical veterinary care during overnight and weekend hours. We practice team-based care, fostering a culture of learning and team growth to guarantee the best possible outcomes for our patients.
We thrive on an extremely varied caseload and our nursing team enjoys the variety of triaging incoming patients, looking after our hospital patients, intensive care and surgical nursing. There are multiple opportunities for ongoing learning and development, and you will be well supported in this role.
We are well equipped with all the usual toys including digital radiography, ultrasound and a full in-house laboratory.
We are open overnight from 7pm on weeknights and all weekends and public holidays. We can provide some flexibility, but candidates must be available to work at least one overnight shift per week as well as some evening and weekend shifts.
The role includes:
- Triage of incoming patients
- IV placements, venipuncture and running laboratory tests
- Surgical nursing and anaesthetic monitoring
- Radiography
- Critical care of our hospital patients
- Involvement in case management and planning
The ideal candidate must:
- Hold a recognised Veterinary Nursing qualification
- Have a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience
- Display a high standard of care and empathy to both patients and clients
- Be passionate about their veterinary nursing career
- Be eager to learn and up skill
- Show excellent initiative
- Thrive and work well under pressure
- Be committed to ongoing professional development
We offer:
- Flexibility around the number of weekly shifts
- A competitive hourly rate which is regularly reviewed An annual CPD allowance.
- CPD is encouraged and well supported
- A fun and cohesive work environment and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team
Applicants must have NZ residency or hold a valid NZ work visa.
Please apply with your CV and a cover letter, or email should you like to discussion the position further to: Sally Cory - manager@wahvc.co.nz
Royal Oak Veterinary Care, Mt Eden, Auckland South (posted 27th March)
We are a kiwi owned and operated company of 3 clinics located across central Auckland.
As our current head nurse moves in to a new management role within the company we are now seeking an experienced surgical nurse to join our team. For the right applicant there is the potential for this role to lead to a head nurse position.
We are very fortunate to have dedicated admin and reception staff so we are on the hunt for a clinical leader who enjoys delivering a high standard of care across all aspects of nursing.
What we offer:
- Great remuneration
- Flexible rostering/shifts and hours to suit the right applicant
- Support and encouragement in continued development
- Kiwi owned and operated, work alongside our directors!
- Ongoing career and professional training
- $2000 signing bonus (T&Cs apply)
- Assistance with relocation costs for our out of Aucklanders
What you will bring to the table:
- The ability to positively lead by example and an interest in training younger nurses
- Experience in all things clinical!
- The passion to ensure best care standards for our clients
- A warm friendly personality
- Great communication and organisational skills
- A sound knowledge and understanding of Veterinary nursing procedures
- Enjoy a fast paced, high case load clinic
The successful applicant will be motivated, eager to learn and passionate about the veterinary industry. They will thrive in a busy, dynamic workplace and show initiative and a driven work ethic with an interest of progression and training of our future nurses.
All applicants are to be current New Zealand residents or hold an appropriate working visa.
For any more information, to meet our team and see what they have to say about us or to apply simply send an email with your CV and cover letter to alexa@veterinarycare.co.nz
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
- How many years' experience do you have as a veterinary nurse?
Pet Vets Papatoetoe, Auckland (posted 11th March)
Pet Vets Papatoetoe is looking for a passionate Veterinary Nurse - apply now!
- Great hourly rate
- Signing Bonus (T&Cs apply)
- Flexible rostering options for a full or part time position
- Non corporate practice
- Relocation support
About the Role
Our nurses are amazing support for the veterinarians. Nurses are involved in general and surgical nursing, invoicing, IV catheterisation, blood sampling, in house laboratory tests, X-rays, puppy schools, nurse consults, client education and retail.
Why choose us
- We are a non-corporate business, where we have the freedom to make the changes in consultation with our staff.
- We have a very experienced team who has mentored number of new or recent graduate vets and nurses over the years. We will be very supportive and understanding to help you learn new skills.
- We practice medicine of high quality and pride ourselves in great patient and client care.
- We are almost 5 years young and have a new set up within a spacious building.
- Generous staff discounts
- Flexible working schedule
- Well-resourced clinic with new IM3 dental machine, Digital DR X-rays, Digital dental X-rays, Ultrasound services, In house blood analyser and more
- Great hourly rate commensurate with experience
- No on-call duties and no Sundays or Public Holidays. Shared Saturday roster, mostly 1 in 3 Saturdays.
- Great clients.
- Much liked practice in the local community. See our reviews, website and FB page
- Great location, close to “On” and “Off” ramp of state highway one.
The Position
- A Full- or Part- time position.
- Needs Vet Nurse qualification
- Needs some experience. However new or recent graduates are welcome to apply.
- Needs excellent communication skills and empathy in order to build strong relationships with our clients and with your work colleagues.
- Needs a team player who is organised and self-motivated.
- Needs passion to learn and ability to adapt to changing priorities calmly and efficiently
How to Apply
Please get in touch for more information or to meet our friendly team and to see the practice.
To apply, send an email with your CV and cover letter to Gaylene at office@petvets.nz
Vetora Putaruru, Waikato (posted 5th March) Senior Veterinary Nurse
Senior Veterinary Nurse - Putaruru
A Fixed-Term position is available within our Putaruru clinic for an experienced Senior Veterinary Nurse to lead our team. This exciting opportunity has arisen due to parental leave cover, commencing early April. Vetora Waikato has multiple clinics with potential opportunities that may also lead to a permanent role in the future.
Vetora is a large, modern and diverse club veterinary practice, currently employing over 140 staff across the Waikato region.
Working as a Vet Nurse in our Putaruru clinic, you will be responsible for providing high standards of care for your patients and clients. Your role will involve all aspects of vet nursing such as general administrative tasks, in-patient and out-patient care, nurse consults and assisting vets in all areas including surgery.
To be successful in this role you will need to have a minimum of 3 years experience, be comfortable working with and running a large, busy team, with a strong focus on outstanding customer service, high standards and excellent performance of veterinary nursing.
About you:
- Experience in running a team with proven leadership skills.
- Experience in Anaesthesia monitoring and medicating of patients.
- Strong admin skills and recording accuracy.
- Strong knowledge of stock management.
- Hands on approach to your work.
- Ability to work both within a team and on your own.
- Able to build strong lasting relationships with our clients and provide a consistently high level of customer service.
- Relevant nursing qualification.
- Strong communication and people skills.
If you are committed to high standards, have a pro-active attitude and enjoy working in a strong team environment with a focus on having fun whilst providing customer focused results please apply now.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact Lance at lance.tibby@vetora.nz
Global Veterinary Services, Hamilton, Waikato Region (posted 27th February)
Interested in being a part of a team where together we are striving to do amazing things
Enjoy a role that provides variety and a great team environment…
THEN CONTACT US NOW!
We need an Experienced Mixed Practice NURSE who can do rural tech work. To join our team which is working towards excellence, committed to continued learning, and has a positive team culture.
The role is full-time 8 am to 4:45 pm MON - FRI 5 days a week.
We could consider part-time.
YOUR FOCUS WILL BE:
- Providing total on-farm care for our dairy clients and frontline care for companion and exotic animals.
- Your ability to interact and engage with our clients is as vital as your commitment to animal welfare.
- You will need to be willing to learn from and in turn support your team There will be some reception work as a part of this role
ABOUT US:
Global Veterinary Services is a premium practice that strives for excellence, quality service and great team culture. We do farm, pet, and exotic work from our modern purpose-built clinic.
Our practice is unique in offering services to perhaps the largest range of clients and species in New Zealand. Giving plenty of opportunities to gain equally unique experiences and skills that will set your career apart.
Dairy farms make up the larger part of our business, and we are very good at meeting the needs of this sector. And we are experiencing steady growth in our exotic and companion animal services.
We need more staff with a desire to be part of a progressive animal health business. Our team is enthusiastic, friendly, and supportive. We aim to be an industry-leading workplace striving for excellence and a great team culture. We look after our staff, having happy healthy staff is good for you, good for our clients, and good for us.
CHECK US OUT HERE: www.gvs.nz
WE OFFER:
- A close-knit team of professionals with a collegial atmosphere, working together to get the best from each other and for our clients, achieving results we are proud of.
- A range of employee benefits in addition to a competitive salary.
- A wealth of leading-edge knowledge and practice
- An industry-leading workplace
- Quality equipment and workspace
- Career development support and opportunities
This is a rare opportunity to have access to a wide range of fields. We are offering the opportunity to help us continue on our journey towards being an industry leader, and in return, we will give you the opportunity to be an industry-leading professional.
LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE WAIKATO
Only a few minutes drive from the vibrant city of Hamilton, an hour away from NZ’s biggest city Auckland, and the world class surf beach town of Raglan.
CHECK OUT HAMILTON & SURROUNDS HERE:
https://www.visithamilton.co.nz/
https://www.waikatonz.com/
WHAT’S NEXT?
You must be legally allowed to work in New Zealand.
Email your cover letter & CV to Jono at hr.gvs.nz@gmail.com with an outline of your experience, some of your career goals, and your ideal working arrangement, and we will get in touch!
Vetora Cambridge, Leamington, Waikato (posted 21st February) Parental Leave Cover and Head Vet Nurses
Vetora Waikato - Veterinary Nurse - Cambridge
Vetora is a large, modern and diverse club veterinary practice, currently employing over 140 staff across the Waikato region.
A permanent position is available within our Cambridge clinic for a Veterinary nurse with 2+ years experience to join our busy but supportive team. This exciting opportunity has arisen due to parental leave, commencing May.
Additionally, an opportunity exists for a Head Nurse role, ideally a proficient team leader with 4+ years experience.
Working as a Vet Nurse in our Cambridge clinic, you will be responsible for providing high standards of care for your patients and clients. Your role will involve all aspects of vet nursing such as in-patient and out-patient care, nurse consults and assisting vets in all areas including surgery. There will be general clinic administrative tasks and the expectation for you to participate in rostered Saturday mornings.
About you:
- Experience in Anesthesia monitoring and medicating of patients
- Strong admin skills and recording accuracy
- Strong knowledge of stock management
- Hands on approach to your work
- Ability to work both within a team and on your own
- Able to build strong lasting relationships with our clients and provide a consistently high level of customer service
- Relevant nursing qualification
- Strong communication and people skills
If you are committed to high standards, have a pro-active attitude and enjoy working in a strong team environment with a focus on having fun whilst providing customer focused results please apply now.
If you have any questions about either of these roles or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact the clinic manager Christian Davies-Colley via email: Christian.daviescolley@vetora.nz
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