Vet Nurse - Fixed Term

Join a team where your skills are valued, your work has purpose, and every day brings something different.

At Vetlife, we’re proud to be one of the South Island’s largest veterinary practices, with 29 clinics dedicated to delivering friendly, high‑quality care to our communities.

Vetlife Motueka, offers a full range of veterinary services to the surrounding community for both companion and production animals.  We are looking for a motivated Vet Nurse to join the team who enjoys a fast pace and can operate confidently within a professional environment, with the skills and passion to lead others.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced clinical environment, enjoy being hands‑on, and take pride in delivering exceptional patient care, this could be the perfect next step for you.

About the role:

• A fixed-term position to cover six months parental leave, beginning early November
• Veterinary nursing duties - anaesthetics, hospital care, vet nurse consults
• Vet nurse consults and some reception duties - greeting clients, appointment bookings, sales
• Some rostered Saturdays and weekend/public holidays on-call roster

About You

You will have:

• A recognised Veterinary Nursing qualification (diploma level or above)
• Hands-on experience and ability to deliver high-quality nursing care
• Strong communication skills and confidence when dealing with our valued clients
• The ability to adapt to changing priorities while remaining professional and composed

Why Join Vetlife Motueka?

• Be part of a supportive and experienced team
• Enjoy a varied caseload and opportunities to grow your skills
• Work for an organisation that genuinely values quality care and community connection
• Quality equipment and facilities

If this sounds like the role you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you.
Submit your application via SEEK today!