Vet Nurses and Support Staff
Positions Available
PETstock VET Constellation Drive/Rosedale, Auckland NZ (posted 18th August)
Casual Nurse / Petstock Vet Constellation Drive, NZ-JR105538
Work in a clinic that has been purpose built and equipped with optimal Veterinary care in mind.
Work alongside a Team that loves coming to work and enjoys making a difference every day.
Job Opportunity:
We are seeking a casual veterinary nurse with 1+ years’ experience to join our team. Our roster is flexible and accommodates your availability alongside clinic requirements. Shifts are also balanced between front-of-house and back-of-house duties. Newly qualified nurses/ trainee nurses are encouraged to apply.
The role requires that you:
- Build relationships and deliver excellent customer service.
- Embrace professional development.
- Contribute to a positive team culture.
- Hold a relevant Veterinary nursing qualification.
What you can expect:
- Receive support and mentorship.
- Remuneration package with regular reviews.
- No after hours, Weekends or Public Holidays,
- Professional development resources.
- Opportunity for internal career advancement.
Some of the Perks
- Significant Team member, family & pet discounts across Petstock Group & Woolworth’s reward programs
- Access to the Petstock Group’s Employee Assistance Program (Health & wellbeing support).
Apply today – on our careers website via the link here to create a profile and apply.
Petstock Vet has established itself as an industry leader with a focus on delivering innovative patient care whilst providing a work environment where our team are valued for the experience & skill set, they bring.
Our diversity makes us better... we are a diverse team with varying strengths and an inclusive organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all.
We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds who wish to be part of a culture where everyone can proudly be themselves.
A day in the life…
- Surgery – Ensure surgical equipment is prepared and readily available for specific medical procedures and/or as directed | Assist with patient admissions, intake & pre-operative procedures, as instructed
- Pathology – Ensures relevant samples are collected and are appropriately labelled and stored | Conduct haematological, blood and other specific laboratory tests as required
- Radiography – Ensure radiographic equipment, environment and patient is prepared, as required
- Dental – Conduct extra & intra-oral examinations | Assist the Veterinarian to perform dental prophylaxis & extraction procedures
- Emergency and Critical Care - Assist the Veterinarians to administer first aid and critical care procedures, as directed
- General Animal Care – Administer daily treatments, routines and nursing care of patients as required & in consultation with the Veterinarians
- General Stock Management – Ensure medicines are stored as required by legislation and as directed along with assisting with rolling stock takes and stock levels
- Hospital Presentation - Ensure the hospital environment is inviting for customers and staff ie. heating/cooling, lighting (internal/external), smells, music/noise levels and content, etc
- General customer service & business administration
West Coast Vets Hokitika, West Coast of South Island (posted 19th June) Vet Nurse Parental Leave Cover starting August
Experienced Vet Nurse, Parental Leave Cover to start August 2025
West Coast Vets is a privately owned veterinary practice with 2 clinics on the West Coast of the South Island, providing our customers and clients with a friendly high quality service.
Both our Greymouth and Hokitika clinics offer a full range of veterinary services to their surrounding community for production and companion animals. The team of vets and nurses are frequently involved in a variety of surgeries. West Coast Vets Hokitika are looking for a motivated experienced vet nurse to join their team who enjoys a fast pace and can operate confidently within a professional environment. This is a fixed term position to cover parental leave, starting August.
The ideal candidate will have diploma level or above vet nursing qualifications.
The West Coast of the South Island sits between the foothills of the Southern Alps and the Tasman Sea. With stunning scenery, glaciers, walking and biking tracks, beaches, rainforests, and much more it is a top destination for tourists wanting to experience the remote less populated part of New Zealand. It is a short 30min flight to Christchurch or 3.5hr drive.
About the role:
- Surgical nursing including, hospital prep/care, anaesthetics, animal handling, clean up duties
- Vet nurse consults
- Occasional reception / customer service duties
- Fixed term parental leave
Skills / Experience / Attributes:
- Vet nurse diploma 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 well functioning team
West Coast Vets 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
West Coast Vets Greymouth, West Coast of South Island (posted 19th June) Vet Nurse Parental Leave Cover starting October
Experienced Vet Nurse, Parental Leave Cover starting October 2025
West Coast Vets is a privately owned veterinary practice with 2 clinics on the West Coast of the South Island, providing our customers and clients with a friendly high quality service.
Both our Greymouth and Hokitika clinics offer a full range of veterinary services to their surrounding community for production and companion animals. The team of vets and nurses are frequently involved in a variety of surgeries. West Coast Vets Greymouth are looking for a motivated experienced vet nurse to join their team who enjoys a fast pace and can operate confidently within a professional environment. This is a fixed term position to cover parental leave, starting October.
The ideal candidate will have diploma level or above vet nursing qualifications.
The West Coast of the South Island sits between the foothills of the Southern Alps and the Tasman Sea. With stunning scenery, glaciers, walking and biking tracks, beaches, rainforests, and much more it is a top destination for tourists wanting to experience the remote less populated part of New Zealand. It is a short 30min flight to Christchurch or 3.5hr drive.
About the role:
- Surgical nursing including, hospital prep/care, anaesthetics, animal handling, clean up duties
- Vet nurse consults
- Occasional reception / customer service duties
- Fixed term parental leave
Skills / Experience / Attributes:
- Vet nurse diploma 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 well functioning team
West Coast Vets 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
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