Vet Nurses and Support Staff
Positions Available
Otautau Vets, Southland Plains (posted 19th March)
Veterinary Nurse
We are looking for an energetic person to join our team as a Veterinary Nurse in our mixed animal practice. This varied and challenging position has the potential to enhance and develop the skills of the successful applicant in this support role.
You will need:
- A Diploma in Veterinary Nursing
- Excellent knowledge and experience in clinical nursing skills
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Excellent attention to detail
- A great sense of humour
This a full-time position, but hours of work could be negotiated for the right person.
We offer a positive and friendly working environment within a multi-disciplinary team with an emphasis on job satisfaction. If you have the skills, energy and experience for this position we would love to hear from you.
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If you are interested in joining us or would just like to find out a bit more about the role, please contact Jen Gordon:
Email: sandy@otautauvets.co.nz
Phone: 0064 3 225 8134
Otautau Vets Ltd
PO Box 77
Otautau
Vetlife New Brighton Mall Veterinary Centre, North-Eastern Christchurch (posted 14th March)
PERMANENT VET NURSE POSITION – NEW BRIGHTON, CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND
Vetlife:
Vetlife is a large veterinary practice with 26 clinics throughout the South Island, providing our customers with a friendly high-quality service. Vetlife New Brighton is a busy clinic, offering a full range of companion 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.
Christchurch a large vibrant city located on the east coast of the South Island, it is a great central location to base yourself, with many beaches, mountains, lakes close by or a daytrip / weekend away. New Brighton, is a relaxed coastal suburb of Christchurch, with hot pools, cafes and beach all within a short walk to the clinic.
The ideal candidate will have diploma level vet nursing qualifications, and the hands-on experience to deliver high quality nursing care.
This position is a full-time permanent position.
About the role:
- Surgical nursing including, hospital prep/care, anaesthetics, animal handling, clean up duties.
- Vet nurse consults.
- Wellness programmes.
- Reception / Customer service duties.
- This is a full-time position with rostered Saturdays.
Skills / Experience / Attributes:
- Vet nurse qualification and proven vet nursing experience
- Organised, energetic and methodical.
- Confidence to communicate effectively with our valued client base.
- Eagerness to learn and ability to adapt to changing priorities calmly and efficiently.
- Friendly personality and enjoy being part of a team.
Benefits:
- Opportunities for ongoing career development through Vetlife training platform and workshops
- Varied work within a supportive team
- Full-time
To apply:
Vetlife prides itself on providing our clients with a friendly high-quality service. If this sounds like the challenge for you, please apply via email, including your resume and a covering letter outlining why this is the position for you to: rachel.inch@vetlife.co.nz
Vetlife Motueka, Western Tasman Bay (posted 25th February)
PERMANENT VET NURSE POSITION – MOTUEKA, TASMAN, NEW ZEALAND
Vetlife Motueka, offers a full range of veterinary services to the surrounding community for both production and companion animals. The team of vets and nurses are frequently involved in a variety of surgeries, and they are looking for a motivated nurse to join their team who enjoys a fast pace and can operate confidently within a professional environment.
The ideal candidate will have diploma or degree level vet nursing qualifications, and the hands on experience to deliver high quality nursing care.
Motueka is located at the top of the South Island in the Tasman district, known for it’s warm climate, orchards, wineries, arts and crafts, national parks, walking and bike tracks and stunning beaches, with Nelson approximately 40 minutes away. Motueka is the ideal place to locate to.
About the role:
- Surgical nursing including, hospital prep/care, anaesthetics, animal handling, clean up duties
- Vet nurse consults
- Wellness programmes
- This position has the flexibility to be three days or full time
Skills / Experience / Attributes:
- Vet nurse qualification and experience as a vet nurse
- Organised, energetic and methodical
- Confidence to communicate effectively with our valued client base
- Eagerness to learn and ability to adapt to changing priorities calmly and efficiently
- Friendly personality and enjoy being part of a team
Benefits:
- Opportunities for ongoing career development through Vetlife training platform and workshops
- Varied work within a supportive team
To apply:
Vetlife prides itself on providing our clients with a friendly high-quality service. If this sounds like the challenge for you, please apply, including your resume and a covering letter outlining why this is the position for you rachel.inch@vetlife.co.nz.
Vetlife Cromwell, Central Otago, South Island (posted 25th February)
PERMANENT VET NURSE POSITION
Vetlife is a large privately owned veterinary practice with 26 branches throughout the South Island, providing our customers with a friendly high quality service. We currently have an opportunity for a motivated experienced Vet Nurse to join the small team at our Cromwell clinic. This position is a unique opportunity to become part of all aspects of the clinic as the sole nurse at the clinic.
The ideal candidate will have certificate or diploma level vet nursing qualifications or be finishing their qualification this year, and the hands on experience to deliver high quality nursing care as well as a high standard of customer service.
Cromwell is a vibrant town nestled between a lake and the beautiful Cromwell gorge, a stunning bike track, numerous wineries and adventurous day trips into the surrounding environment.
About the role:
- Veterinary nursing duties - anaesthetics, hospital care, animal handling and clean up duties
- Vet nurse consults
- Some reception duties - greeting clients, appointment bookings, sales, stock management
- Some rostered Saturdays in Wanaka and Alexandra
Skills / Experience / Attributes:
- Confidence to communicate effectively with our valued client base
- Team Player
- Eagerness to learn and ability to adapt to changing priorities calmly and efficiently
- Confident working with computers
- Organised, energetic and methodical
Benefits:
- Opportunities for ongoing career development through the Vetlife training platform and workshops
- Varied work within a supportive team
- Stunning location located on the shore of Lake Dunstan
Vetlife prides itself on providing our customers with a friendly and high quality service. If this sounds like the challenge for you, please submit your resume and covering letter outlining why this is the position for you to rachel.inch@vetlife.co.nz
Vet Life Wanaka, Wanaka, Central Otago (posted 25th February) Senior Nurse
PERMANENT SENIOR VET NURSE POSITION
Vetlife is a large veterinary practice with 26 clinics throughout the South Island, providing our customers and clients with a friendly high-quality service. Vetlife Wanaka, offers a full range of veterinary services to the surrounding community for both production and companion animals. The team of vets and nurses are frequently involved in a variety of surgeries, and they are looking for a motivated senior nurse to join their team who enjoys a fast pace and can operate confidently within a professional environment.
The ideal candidate will have diploma level or above vet nursing qualifications and the hands on experience and ability to deliver high quality nursing care and take on a senior role within the nursing team.
Wanaka a must see destination and is the ideal place to relocate to if you enjoy the outdoors, lakes, mountains, skiing, biking and hiking all on your doorstep. Wanaka is the gateway to the Southern Alps Mount Aspiring National Park and just over an hour’s drive to Queenstown.
About the role:
- Veterinary nursing duties - anaesthetics, hospital care, animal handling and clean up duties
- Vet nurse consults
- Some rostered Saturdays and weekend/public holidays on-call roster
- Mentoring junior nurses
- Potential to support other clinics in the Central Otago Vetlife hub
Skills / Experience / Attributes:
- Vet nurse qualification and at least 2 years experience as a senior vet nurse
- Organised, energetic and methodical
- Confidence to communicate effectively with our valued client base
- Eagerness to learn and ability to adapt to changing priorities calmly and efficiently
- Ability to take a senior role in the nursing team
- Friendly personality and enjoy being part of a team
Benefits:
- Opportunities for ongoing career development through the Vetlife training platform and workshops
- Varied work within a supportive team
- Stunning location
Vetlife prides itself on providing our customers with a friendly high-quality service. If this sounds like the challenge for you, please apply, including your resume and covering letter outlining why this is the position for you to rachel.inch@vetlife.co.nz
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