Vet Nurses and Support Staff
Positions Available
Pet Vets Papatoetoe, Auckland (posted 16th July)
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
Check out our website: https://petvets.nz/
and facebook page: 
Pets and Care Veterinary Clinic, Kerikeri, Northland (posted 8th July)
We are looking for a talented and passionate vet nurse to join us!
Pets and Care Veterinary Clinic is a privately owned veterinary clinic located in Kerikeri. We are looking for a team member who would commit to provide high quality of patient care, and enjoy working as a team.
Both full-time and part-time positions are available 😊
What you can offer us:
- Two or more years of veterinary nursing experience
- Work well individually and as part of a team.
- Passionate with animal care
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to perform high standards of nursing skills surgically and medically
- Get involved with all aspects of the clinic
- Friendly and outgoing personality
What we can offer you:
- Close-knit team, supportive and easy-going team members
- Generous remuneration
- Well-equipped with modern technology
- Relaxed atmosphere
- Food and drinks available on regular basis!
Please get in touch for more information, or forward your CV and cover letter to Emily emily@petsandcare.co.nz
Please visit our website to have a look at our clinic http://www.petsandcare.co.nz
North Canterbury Veterinary Clinics, Cheviot, Hurunui District (posted 4th July)
Qualified Vet Nurse
We have an opportunity for a qualified veterinary nurse based at our Cheviot Clinic, North Canterbury.
About the role:
This is a full time position – Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.
You will actually get to nurse and use the skills you have been trained in.
Your opinion is sought and will be valued. You are your patients’ advocate.
There will be a range of duties with broad and interesting cases, from bunnies to working dogs.
You will be part of a friendly and close-knit team of six within the Cheviot clinic, with additional opportunities to experience working with our wider team members within our other three clinics across the Hurunui region.
There is no after-hours requirement, which supports a good work/life balance.
About you:
The vet nurse most likely to thrive in this environment will be or have:
- Ideally a diploma Veterinary Nurse qualification with experience
- Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
- A team player with good communication
- Highly organised and efficient
- Excellent customer service skills
- Adaptable, with the ability to think outside the square
- Open to change with a good sense of humour
About us:
North Canterbury Vets is an independently owned business based through the Hurunui Region, and been serving our communities since 1954. Our owners work in the business, so you get to work alongside the decision makers on a daily basis.
We have a strong focus on developing our people, with individual development plans and a supportive team. We run several wellness initiatives throughout the year to support our aim of connectivity between our four clinics.
If you like the sound of this and you would like to apply, please send your CV and cover letter to elaine@ncvets.co.nz.
Elaine McDuff
HR Manager
Veterinary Nurse Position
North Canterbury Vet Clinics
Vetlife Ashburton, Netherby, Canterbury (posted 19th June)
PERMANENT VET NURSE POSITION – ASHBURTON, MID CANTERBURY, NEW ZEALAND
Vetlife is a large privately owned veterinary practice with 26 clinics throughout the South Island, providing our customers with a friendly high quality service. Vetlife Ashburton 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 nurse to join their team who can operate confidently within a professional environment. This is a full time permanent position.
Ashburton, one hour south of Christchurch or one hour north of Timaru is perfectly located near the sea and mountains, enjoy New Zealand’s outdoors; ski fields, lakes, mountain biking, hiking or the city café scene whilst living in rural New Zealand.
The ideal candidate will have diploma level vet nursing qualifications or be graduating, and the hands on experience to deliver high quality nursing care as well as a high standard of customer service.
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
Skills / Experience / Attributes:
- Vet nurse qualification and experience
- 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
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 to rachel.inch@vetlife.co.nz
Vetlife Motueka, Western Tasman Bay (posted 19th June)
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
Selwyn Veterinary Centre, Rolleston (posted 17th June) Locum
Locum Veterinary Nurse required
Selwyn Veterinary Centre just outside of Christchurch is looking for a kind and empathetic vet nurse to work between 12th August to 27th September his year.
This position would be full time 40h/wk for the duration of the locum.
If you are interested, please send your application and CV to yolande@selwyvet.com
Matamata Veterinary Services, Waikato Region, North Is, NZ (posted 31st May)
Equine Veterinary Technicians - Seasonal Roles
Matamata Veterinary Services is a large and successful practice requiring additional Equine Veterinary Technicians to be based at our busy, purpose-built Equine Hospital in the Waikato, NZ for the 2024 breeding season (August – December/January).
Part-time and full-time positions available.
To be successful in this role you’ll need:
- Experience in the equine industry and good horse handling skills;
- To be an energetic team player with a ‘can do’ attitude;
- To show empathy and provide a supportive role in the care and welfare of the horses seen in our practice;
- To deliver a consistent standard of excellence in service to our clientele;
- Flexibility to provide support to other areas of our business;
- Capacity to participate in our after-hours roster which may include a period of night shifts.
The successful applicants must aspire to excel in their work as skilled professionals at all times, as well as in the level of service we offer to our clients. Preference will be given to those candidates who have relevant skills and previous experience. A significant component of the role may include foal nursing in our NICU, alongside other hospital, reproduction, and ambulatory activities.
Matamata Veterinary Services strives to provide a supportive environment aiming to challenge and encourage team members to achieve goals and personal job satisfaction. If you enjoy working in a friendly environment with a positive, proactive and committed team that strives to be the best, then we want to hear from you.
To apply, please forward your cover letter along with your CV to sophia@matavet.co.nz as soon as possible.
https://www.matamatavets.co.nz
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