Vet Nurses and Support Staff
Positions Available
Marshall & Pringle Petmed, Kaiapoi, North of Christchurch (posted 11th November)
Veterinary Nurse Position in a Unicorn Clinic*
*a person or thing that is rare and highly valued
Are you looking for a supportive team? Are you keen to learn and develop? Do you want to have a flexible position and work part time as a receptionist or be a jack-of-all trades and use your experienced nursing skills?
Come join our clinic in a flexible role with no afterhours work. In our clinic we love what we do, but we also love having a life outside of this.
Do you want to enjoy your daily work life again? Do you want to come to work with a team and clients that believe in you, support you and put a smile on your face every day?
We believe that looking after our staff mentally, physically and financially is vital, and having manageable workloads allows us to perform our role well without unnecessary extra pressures.
The Practice
We are a long-established independently owned and operated clinic. We are focused on providing excellent customer service and go that extra mile for our clients and their pets, some of whom have been with us for generations. Our loyal and caring team is friendly, cohesive and highly supportive of one another.
Our clinic is based in Kaiapoi Township, about 10 minutes North of Christchurch City. We are surrounded by newly developing suburbs, which could be suitable for someone considering relocating to the Canterbury region. We have the beach to our east, mountains to our west and to the south we have the Mt Hutt ski fields for recreation.
The Position Details
- A flexible role – part time to full time possible, junior to experienced nurses and even reception only a possibility. Our priority is to find the right person for our team.
- Varied shifts covering the opening hours of the clinic from 7.30am – 7pm Tues / Thurs, 7.30am-6pm Mon / Wed / Fri, equal share of Saturdays 8.30-1pm. For the right candidate the hours of work can be flexible around childcare or personal commitments.
- 4 weeks annual leave plus public holidays
- generous staff discount
- access to a health insurance scheme
There is great scope to broaden your skills and knowledge within a supportive progressive environment. You will be supported by 6 other experienced nurses and 6 vets.
We would love our new team member to have:
- Good communication skills with clients and your team
- Initiative
- Attention to detail
- Good time management
Some traits we would love to see in our candidates include:
- A positive energy and manner
- Ability to deal with adversity with grace and professionalism
- Compassion and empathy
- Team player
- The drive to go that extra mile for our clients
If you want to be proud of the work you do in a community that values you, and a clinic that respects YOUR needs, then this could be your dream job!
Email your CV and any queries to drhtolland@gmail.com
Please include a mobile number so we can call you back to answer any questions you may have.
Take a look at our website www.petmed.co.nz or our Facebook and Instagram pages
Vetlife Motueka, Tasman Region (posted 31st October) Locum Vet Nurse Starting ASAP for a Negotiable Period
Locum Vet Nurse - Motueka, Tasman, New Zealand
Locum position starting ASAP
Vetlife is a large privately owned veterinary practice with 28 clinics throughout the South Island, providing our customers with a friendly high quality service. Vetlife Motueka is a busy clinic, offering a full range of companion and production animal services. The team of vets and nurses are frequently involved in a variety of surgeries, and they are looking for a motivated experienced nurse to join their team who enjoys a fast pace and can operate confidently within a professional environment. This is a locum position starting as soon as possible. Length of cover to be negotiated.
Motueka is located at the top of the South Island in the Tasman district, known for its warm climate, orchards, wineries, arts and crafts, national parks, walking and bike tracks and stunning beaches, with the city of Nelson approximately 40minutes away. Motueka is the ideal place to spend some time. The ideal candidate will have diploma level or above vet nursing qualifications, and the hands on experience to deliver high quality nursing care.
About the role:
- Surgical nursing including anaesthetics, hospital care/prep, animal handling and clean up duties
- Vet nurse consults
Locum position
Skills / Experience / Attributes:
- Experienced vet nurse with diploma of Vet nursing
- Confidence to communicate effectively with our valued client base
- Team player
- Eagerness to learn and ability to adapt to changing priorities calmly and efficiently
- Organised, energetic and methodical
Vetlife prides itself on providing our customers with a friendly high quality service. If this sounds like the locum position for you, please get in touch with Rachel via email rachel.inch@vetlife.co.nz
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
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