Veterinarian

Veterinarian positions available at our brand new clinic in Auckland, opening June 2027.

Do you have a passion for the unusual and wonderful world of exotic pets? We are seeking vets to join our team and help provide high level care to the exotic pets of New Zealand.

You'll be part of the largest and most supportive exotics-focused veterinary group in the Southern Hemisphere, working alongside a highly skilled and like-minded team who share knowledge, mentor generously, and genuinely enjoy collaborating.

The Unusual Pet Vets are AVA Employer of Choice and Great Place to Work accredited, ensuring our practices are strongly aligned to quality standards. This recognition validates our ongoing efforts to attract top talent within the veterinary field, affirming us as a trusted and reputable employer known for excellence.

The successful candidates will:

• Work an agreed 25–35 hours per week (we value our team having time away from the clinic), including a shared Saturday roster. We will initially open Monday to Saturday, with the possibility of Sunday opening as the caseload develops in the future. Applicants must be willing to participate in a shared Sunday roster if this occurs and be willing to help manage any hospitalised patients on Sundays in the interim if required on a shared basis.
• Be registered, or eligible for registration, with the Veterinary Council of New Zealand, and hold a current practising certificate before commencing veterinary work.

The qualities we are looking for are as follows:

• Passionate about working in an exotic pet only practice.
• Be striving to offer a high standard of care and want to work with other vets, nurses and techs who are like-minded.
• Possess excellent communication skills and enjoy communicating with clients and uphold our gold standard approach to building and maintaining relationships.
• Be a team player, with a positive attitude towards work and fellow team members, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Hard-working, well organised, efficient, and reliable.
• Someone who is looking for a long-term position where you can develop, while we invest in your career with us.
• Have interest in undertaking further study and regular CE.

Other information:

• To apply, applicants must be suited to the above role description and able to fulfill the roster and candidate requirements.
• Applicants must have working rights in New Zealand.
• We have generous remuneration packages that incorporate continuing education allowances and programs, access to the UPV Research Fund, regular reviews, enrolment in our Staff Wellness Program and a highly competitive hourly rate.

For more information on our clinic please see our:

• Website: www.unusualpetvets.co.nz
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheUnusualPetVets
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/theunusualpetvets
• TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@unusualpetvets

Applications must be accompanied by your CV and a cover letter stating which role/s you are applying for, an outline of your suitability, and a minimum of two professional referees. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Applications do not have an end date; however, we will start interviewing exceptional applicants as they apply and hire when we find the right candidates. So, if you are interested don’t delay.

For any queries relating to the advertised positions, kindly email [email protected]

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