New Zealand
If you see a position that interests you please apply directly to the clinic. Make sure that you are eligible to register as a Veterinary Surgeon or nurse in New Zealand prior to applying for any jobs. We also take registrations from vets looking for work in New Zealand - please contact jobs@kookaburravets.com or fill out our online registration form.
Vet Jobs Summary: (please scroll down to see details of all jobs)
- North Island - Auckland N - Rosedale - 2 vet small animal practice, Head Vet
- North Island - Auckland S - Papatoetoe - 3 vet small animal practice, experienced or new graduate
- North Island - Te Kauwhata - 6 vet mixed practice, Production Animal Vet
- North Island - Ngaruawahia - 3 vet mixed practice, small animal only vacancy
- North Island - Raglan - 4 vet mixed practice, Production Animal Vet
- North Island - Hawkes Bay - 2 vet mixed practice
- South Island - Marlborough - Blenheim - 8 vet mixed practice, Large Animal position, Permanent or Locum to September
- South Island - West Coast - Greymouth - 6 vet mixed animal practive, Production Animal Vet
- South Island - West Coast - Westport - 6 vet mixed animal practive, mixed Locum ASAP start for Spring season
- South Island - Canterbury - Ashburton - Allenton - 2 vet mixed practice
- South Island - Canterbury - Geraldine - 6 vet mixed practice Locum August to October, calving season
- South Island - Southland - Gore - 5 vet mixed practice, permanent or parental leave cover from Oct/Nov
GORE, SOUTHLAND - MIXED, Permanent or Locum from Oct/Nov
Looking for a true mixed animal veterinary job?? Love rural communities and getting to know your clients? Keen on Southland? Read on…
We are looking for an experienced mixed animal vet (with LA leanings) to join our independent team at Combined Veterinary Services. This could be a maternity cover position (a chance to see what this area of the country is like) or a permanent position.
Based in Gore, with a small satellite clinic in Heriot (West Otago), we currently have 5 full time vets that are committed to providing exceptional care to both our pets and large animals, along with good communication and some fun with our clients and colleagues along the way.
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The workload is varied and does includes on call, with mainly dairy and sheep and beef farms, working dogs, pets and a little bit of work with some local cat rescues and life style animals. We are passionate about preventative health and growing quality stock. We like our clients, and also like being a small enough practice to know most of them by name.
Our ideal vet would be someone who loves the variety that comes with a mixed practice position, enjoys people and learning, but most of all, fits well into our team. Team collaboration and special interests are encouraged and there is opportunity to become a shareholder for the right candidate.
Gore itself is a community with lots going on, but also have the added bonus of ski fields, lakes and other outdoor pursuits, along with Queenstown, Dunedin, and Invercargill within 2 hours drive.
If this sounds like you, and you would like to chat further, please contact Karen Nicholson karen@cvsgore.co.nz or phone +64 22 0155080. Alternatively contact the clinic or pop in and see us at 36 Hokonui Drive, Gore.
Back to topGERALDINE, CANTERBURY - MIXED Locum August to October
Gateway Vets has a locum opportunity for a Mixed Animal Veterinarian for August – October 2025, for our calving season.
We are a privately owned business operating out of a purpose-built rural practice in Geraldine, in the centre of the South Island. The clinic is situated on an aesthetic rural section and has been recently extended, providing a bright and spacious working environment. You will find a digital x-ray, the latest BCF scanners and a dedicated in-house laboratory for in-house milk analysis, haematology, biochemistry and parasitology.
Our growth since opening 12 years ago has been driven by the enthusiasm and energy of our close- knit team. Our support staff are friendly and competent, our qualified technicians are experienced and efficient, and our vets are driven and passionate about delivering a quality service to our loyal clients. Our client base is supportive, non-corporate and appreciative of the personal touch provided by our vets.
The position will be varied, stimulating and exciting, but with an emphasis on our dairy clients for our calving season. Case load is genuinely mixed, including high country sheep and cattle stations, large and smaller scale dairy operations, stud deer, farm dogs and small animal practice. You will be supplied with a late model, fully kitted work truck for use while with us as well as assistance to find accommodation.
Gorgeous Geraldine is a beautiful South Canterbury town central for the South Island. We are one hour from good ski fields and lakes for fishing, the Rangitata is an ideal river for adventure sport training, and we are just 1.5 hours to Christchurch.
This opportunity would suit a keen and confident mixed veterinarian with a positive attitude who enjoys working within a friendly team environment. If this sounds like the position for you, please contact us to discuss this further (all contacts strictly confidential), email phil@gatewayvets.co.nz or call Phil +64 274 283 929.
WAIPUKURAU, HAWKES BAY - MIXED New Position
Based in the beautiful Central Hawkes Bay region, our veterinary practice is made up of talented professionals who are passionate about ensuring an excellent standard of care for the animals in our community. We are looking for a committed mixed-practice vet to join our team!
At CHB Vets the majority of our services are for companion animals, however a key focus of this role will be to reignite our large animal services within the clinic. We are a small but dedicated team who have been serving the animals in our community since 1998. A high level of customer service and care underpins all that we do! It is important to us that the person who joins our team continues to support our commitment to exceptional service and can work collaboratively in a team environment.
Waipukurau has a strong community spirit and a growing rural community. Outside of work, whether you like to hike, bike, fish or eat, Waipukurau has everything you need, from the Ruahine Ranges to the beautiful beaches from Kairakau down the coast to Porangahau.
This role is full-time 40 hours per week, with a Saturday morning shift on a rotating basis. There is an after-hours clinic that covers companion animal work, however there may be some after-hours work for production animals. Whilst an experienced mixed vet is preferred, we welcome applications from all levels of experience.
Want more information?
You can pop into our clinic or call 06-858 6555 to chat with Karen. If you are interested in applying for this role, please email your CV and Cover Letter to anna.stephen@vetlife.co.nz
WESTPORT, WEST COAST, SOUTH ISLAND NZ - MIXED Locum New Position
LOCUM VETERINARIAN REQUIRED ASAP – WESTPORT
Looking for a production or companion animal veterinarian opportunity on the West Coast of New Zealand with mixed on call.
Buller Vets has two clinics one in Westport and another in Murchison. Buller Vets provides companion and production animal services to their surrounding communities, including a large number of dairy farms in the area. In the small animal clinic, they are able to provide a huge range of options for their clients, including referral.
Due to unexpected leave, they are urgently seeking a locum veterinarian to start as soon as possible. They are happy to accommodate either a companion or large animal vet with mixed on call to support their busy spring seasonal workload. The friendly team at Buller Vets will be happy to support you and introduce you to all the Coast has to offer.
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, rafting, and caving, beaches, rainforests, affordable housing, and much more it is a top destination if you are wanting to experience the remote less populated part of New Zealand. Westport is situated on the bank of the Buller River beside the coast and has a rich history firstly as a gold town and it's easy to get immersed in its rich history in your downtime. The West Coast is known for its dairying and the clinic provides a vital service to its many clients in the area.
Buller Vets is happy to discuss options with you from a few weeks to several months. If you would like more information regarding this locum position, please contact nicola.williams@vetlife.co.nz
BLENHEIM, MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT - LARGE ANIMAL POSITION IN MIXED, Permanent or Locum
🐾 Join Our Team as a Large Animal Veterinarian! 🐾
Vet Marlborough – Blenheim, New Zealand
Are you a large animal veterinarian looking for a role that balances fulfilling patient care with a flexible work-life schedule? Whether you're looking for a locum position or a long-term role– we’d love to hear from you!
At Vet Marlborough, we’re seeking a veterinarian to join our dynamic and friendly team in Blenheim, located in the heart of the stunning Marlborough region. Nestled near the iconic Marlborough Sounds, our mixed animal practice offers a great place to both work and live. We require a locum to cover until late September, however if you are interested in a more permanent role we would love to hear from you too.
🌟 Why Vet Marlborough?
We are a close-knit team of experienced vets, qualified nurses, animal care attendants, customer service, and administrative staff, with a diverse mix of expertise and personalities. Plus, we have a talented rural business manager who doubles as our go-to IT guy and “fix-it” man!
What makes us truly unique?
- We are proud participants in the Lincoln Institute Training Programmes, which are designed to elevate industry standards, empower veterinarians, and promote wellbeing.
- We foster a culture of innovation and are always excited to bring creative ideas to life.
For more information about what we offer: https://vetmarlborough.co.nz/
🔍 About the Role
As a Large Animal Veterinarian, you’ll be responsible for:
- Providing high-quality care and building strong relationships with our clients and their farming enterprise.
- Offering consults, diagnostics, surgery and farm advice for our farming community.
- Working collaboratively within our team of experienced veterinarians, rural business manager & administrator.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has at least 2 years of experience in large animal practice.
- Is a confident communicator who can connect with both clients and colleagues.
- Is a self-motivated, team player who thrives in a supportive environment.
🎁 What We Offer
- Working Hours: Many of our veterinarians work a four-day week, with options for part-time days, full shifts, and flexible hours.
- Shared Afterhours: We share afterhours between the team with a separate large and small animal roster.
- Work-Life Balance: Located in the beautiful Marlborough region, you’ll have access to beaches, scenic walks, mountain biking, and ocean adventures, alongside great cafés, restaurants, wineries, and craft breweries.
- Generous Salary & Benefits: Enjoy a generous salary with minimal on-call duties, and receive ongoing mentorship from our experienced team.
- Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development and offer plenty of opportunities for continued learning and career progression.
- Top-notch Veterinary Tools: Work with the latest equipment and technology to deliver exceptional care.
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🔗 How to Apply
If you’re passionate about veterinary care and ready to make a difference with our team, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter to:
Katharine Bowen
Practice Manager
📧manager@vetmarlborough.co.nz
📞 +64 3 577 9822
PAPATOETOE, SOUTH AUCKLAND - SMALL ANIMAL
A position has become available in our multi-vet practice for a veterinarian to join our team at Great South Vets in Papatoetoe, Auckland.
Experienced veterinarians or new graduates are encouraged to apply.
There is no public holiday, after-hours, or weekend work, as this is covered through local after-hours clinics.
Hours of work are 8 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday with an hour lunch break.
Remuneration: $90,000 to $200,000 plus.
Free accommodation available.
Please reply with CV to:
info@greatsouthvets.co.nz
Great South Vets
785 Great South Road
Papatoetoe
Auckland 2025
or phone 09 278 4165
ROSEDALE, AUCKLAND - SMALL ANIMAL - HEAD VET
Head Veterinarian | PETstock Vet Constellation Drive, NZ- JR100644
Working with a team who is passionate about animal health and wellbeing, in a clinic that is fully equipped and a dedicated client base, this role would be perfect for a senior veterinarian who is looking for the next role in their career, where they can inspire, mentor and expand this already well-established clinic.
Job Opportunity:
We are seeking a Full or Part time Head Veterinarian with prior experience in clinical management. This role would be ideal for a vet with aspirations for greater responsibility that is rewarded and recognised financially. Our Leadership and Business Mentorship resources are designed to help experienced associates successfully transition to the next stage in their career and empower already strong leaders be more effective and influential.
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The role requires that you:
- Promote excellent clinical skills.
- Build relationships and deliver high customer service standards.
- Maintain the clinics financials and work alongside the Practice Manager to support the team.
- Provide mentorship to veterinarians of different experience levels.
What you can expect:
- $140K Remuneration* package with regular reviews that generously rewards performance. (*Dependent upon experience)
- No after hours, Public Holidays/ Sundays, or on call roster!
- Flexibility that accommodates your personal commitments and clinic requirements.
- Unlimited professional development that supports your career goals.
- Business mentorship.
Some of the Perks
- Paid parental leave.
- In-clinic VIN membership
- Petstock Group Annual Conference attendance at no cost to you.
- Employee discount across the Petstock and Woolworths Group rewards program.
- Access to the Petstock Group’s Employee Assistance Program (Health & wellbeing support).
For this position you must hold a relevant Veterinary Science degree from an accredited university and be registered with relevant state Veterinary Board.
Apply today – on our careers website via the link Here to create profile and apply.
If you would like to have a confidential conversation about a career at Petstock Vet contact vetrecruitment@petstockvet.com.au.
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.
GREYMOUTH, WEST COAST - PRODUCTION ANIMAL VET New Position
PA VETERINARIAN REQUIRED - GREYMOUTH
Looking for a large animal veterinarian opportunity on the West Coast of New Zealand, with mixed on call?
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.
Our new purpose-built Greymouth clinic is carefully designed and well resourced with all the new equipment you would expect to provide a great service to our clients and an excellent workspace to work in and our team is looking for a large animal vet either in a locum or a permanent capacity.
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This predominantly dairy based position will give you the opportunity to build relationships by working closely with the strong dairy community in the surrounding area. Your CA skills will be utilized through being on the mixed on call roster.
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, affordable housing and much more it is a top destination for families wanting to experience the remote less populated part of New Zealand. It is a short 30min flight over the Southern Alps to Christchurch or 3.5hr drive.
For more information, please contact rachel.inch@vetlife.co.nz
ALLENTON, ASHBURTON, CANTERBURY - MIXED New Position
Canterbury Vets currently has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated mixed veterinarian to join our team. You will have the chance to develop your skills further, while developing strong relationships with our large client base. Excellent remuneration is available for the right candidate, with 4WD provided to our veterinarians, work phone, desirable afterhours on-call, awesome work team, modern diagnostics equipment, great living location close to Christchurch city and the Southern Alps for skiing and outdoor activities.
Canterbury Vets is a busy and privately owned practice with clinic in Ashburton located only an hour from Christchurch. The mid Canterbury area offers a friendly community feel, with a strong emphasis on agriculture and farming. The area is home to a wide range of outdoor recreational pursuits including skiing, hunting, tramping, mountain biking, and boating.
The role involves both the opportunity to stretch your veterinarian muscles, and the chance to develop your skills further. While you can expect some on-call work for emergencies, you will also find we still make sure that every member of our team has that all-important work-life balance.
- The successful applicant must be comfortable doing consultations, clinical diagnosis, farm service work & surgery
- Small animal/companion animal work
- Large animal, sheep, cow and equine work
- Display empathy to our clients and their animals
- Strong focus on animal wellness
- Two years’ experience working as a mixed practice veterinarian is highly desirable, however all levels of experience will be considered
- Exposure to equine or large animal work as well as companion animals is desirable
- Approach problems with an analytical view and have the ability to problem solve and work with a triage attitude as required
- A can do attitude and willingness to get stuck in
- Enjoy being part of a tight-knit team with the ability enhance an already positive culture
- Meet the conditions of the Veterinary Council of New Zealand
- Be based in NZ with a current valid work visa or meet the conditions required for us to support your visa.
For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Jonathan Christian on: Cell: +64 27 978 2076 Email: jonathanc@canvet.co.nz
See https://www.canterburyvets.co.nz/ and 
RAGLAN, WAIKATO REGION - PRODUCTION ANIMAL, DAIRY FOCUS New Position
Production Animal Veterinarian Raglan
- Develop your Production Animal Career
- Values driven, CPD focused Vet service
- Embrace a laidback lifestyle
Embrace the laidback Raglan lifestyle. Swap overalls for wetsuits, gumboots for jandals, and scanning trolleys for surfboards at the end of each day. If you love fish and chips on the beach, coffee on the wharf, surfing or fishing, then Anexa Vets Raglan is for you.
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About Us
Anexa Veterinary Services has 11 veterinary clinics across the Waikato and Hauraki Plains providing services to family pets, and both dairy and drystock farmers. Each of our clinics is unique but at Anexa we are one team. Working with a highly skilled team of Vets, Vet Nurses and support staff you will be well supported and have access to the best collegial support and professional development.
About the role
This is an opportunity for an experienced Production Animal Veterinarian to join our team and focus on our Raglan Dairy clients, work with our Mixed Sheep and Beef veterinarian based in Raglan and be an important part of the wider collegial group of Production vets based in Gordonton.
You will be responsible for individual animal medicine, heard health prevention and management, biosecurity and animal welfare support. Working alongside Large Animal Technicians, Technical Sales Reps, our internationally recognised research division, Cognosco, internal labs, microbiologists, and dedicated customer service teams, you will always be supported to provide the best service to our valued farming clients and make a real impact in our farming community.
This role provides plenty of scope for professional development, as well as the opportunity to really carve out your niche in this fantastic little community.
This role can be full-time or part-time with the flexibility to work 4 days per week or 9-day fortnights to make the most of what Raglan has to offer.
About the Team
Our Raglan team have long-standing relationships with their farmers, ensuring rewarding client vet partnerships and they get to make a real difference in Animal Health.
They are forward-thinking, proactive, supportive, and always have one another’s backs. Along with being diverse, social, and close-knit they can’t go past a lunchtime, swim, surf or walk in the summer months.
About you
You will be an experienced Production Animal Veterinarian, who is driven to find good animal health solutions for your clients. You will be a positive person who brings your best self to work and values good team culture. You will have great communication skills and initiative with good time management habits. You will be looking for an opportunity to grow your skills in a collaborative environment, make the most of our CPD opportunities and have a willingness to lead and learn from others in our diverse business.
Get in Touch
To apply, send your CV to recruitment@anexa.co.nz or phone Jill Harrison for a confidential chat on 64 021 800 357
We are an Immigration Accredited Employer and provide support to successful candidates to relocate from overseas and within New Zealand.
TE KAUWHATA, WAIKATO REGION - PRODUCTION ANIMAL, DAIRY FOCUS New Position
Production Animal Veterinarian Te Kauwhata
- Develop your Production Animal Career
- Values driven, CPD focused Vet service
- New purpose built Veterinary Clinic
If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and get ready to get stuck into supporting our valued farmers, then we have the role for you. Anexa vet services is looking for an experienced production animal vet to join our supportive, driven and fun Te Kauwhata team.
About Us
Anexa Veterinary Services has 11 veterinary clinics across the Waikato and Hauraki Plains providing services to family pets, and both dairy and drystock farmers. Each of our clinics is unique but at Anexa we are one team. Working with a highly skilled team of Vets, Vet Nurses and support staff you will be well supported and have access to the best collegial support and professional development.
About the Role
This is a Production Animal role with a heavy dairy focus. You will be working alongside farmer clients in individual animal medicine, herd health prevention and management, biosecurity, and animal welfare support. Partnering with the vets and technicians in Cognosco, our internationally recognised research division, ensures our farm clients’ needs are being met with innovative and sustainable animal health solutions. Understanding farm systems is a priority for Anexa and in this role you will be supported in developing your knowledge in this area. While this role is primarily based in Te Kauwhata you will be an important part of a wider collegial dairy vet group based in Gordonton.
About the Team
Nestled centrally, between Auckland and Hamilton, Te Kauwhata is surrounded by rolling green hills, fertile farmland and the picturesque Waikato River. Our Te Kauwhata team are a fun and supportive team who enjoy having a laugh at work and have each other’s backs. We pride ourselves on great customer service and building strong relationships with clients and the wider Anexa team. We are organised and proactive and as part of the wider Anexa Group we value evidence-based animal health outcomes, continuous professional development and collaboration with colleagues, industry groups, clients and our community.
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About you
You will be a confident and competent Production Animal or Mixed Practice Veterinarian with at least three years demonstratable experience with dairy. You are driven to find good animal health solutions for your clients working in partnership with them, their teams and the wider Anexa business. You will be a positive person who brings your best self to work and values good team culture. You will have great communication skills and initiative with good time management habits.
Get in Touch
To apply, send your CV to recruitment@anexa.co.nz or phone Jill Harrison for a confidential chat on 64 021 800 357
We are an Immigration Accredited Employer and provide support to successful candidates to relocate from overseas and within New Zealand.
NGARUAWAHIA, WAIKATO REGION - SMALL ANIMAL New Position
Companion Animal Veterinarian – Ngaruawahia
Looking for a new challenge and a place to make your mark? This is the role for you!
- Develop your Companion Animal Career
- Values driven, CPD focused Vet service
- New purpose built Veterinary Hospital
Anexa Values: Think Team, Do the right thing, Challenge, Commit and Deliver
Join our hardworking, passionate, and caring Ngaruawahia team in this full time Companion Animal Veterinarian role.
About us
Anexa Veterinary Services has 11 veterinary clinics across the Waikato and Hauraki Plains providing services to family pets, and both dairy and drystock farmers. Each of our clinics is unique but at Anexa we are one team.
Working with a highly skilled team of Vets, Vet Nurses and support staff you will be well supported and have access to the best collegial support and professional development.
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About the role
You will be responsible for ensuring a high standard of patient care, participating in wider companion animal working groups to facilitate continuous improvement and driving revenue through increased throughput.
About the team
We’re a community-focused team dedicated to expanding services for companion animals. While we enjoy a fun, supportive work environment, we’re serious about delivering quality outcomes and having each other’s backs. We take pride in excellent customer service, strong client relationships, and collaboration across the wider Anexa team. Organised and proactive, we value evidence-based care, ongoing professional development, and meaningful partnerships with colleagues, industry, clients, and our community.
About you
You are committed to delivering exceptional patient and client care, backed by at least two years of clinical experience and proven surgical skills. Your broad, up-to-date knowledge of small animal care reflects your professional competence. A positive team player, you bring energy and initiative to the workplace, communicate effectively, and manage your time well.
Get in touch
To apply, send your CV to recruitment@anexa.co.nz or phone Julia Baynes 64 021 213 8729 for a confidential chat on 64 021 800 357.
We are an Immigration Accredited Employer and provide support to successful candidates to relocate from overseas and within New Zealand.
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