Veterinary Nurse

Bring your heart, your hands, and your love for pets, pet parents, and rural communities,  and find a veterinary nursing career where you can make a real difference and truly belong.

At Petfirst + Farmfirst Cromwell, we’re proud to deliver exceptional veterinary care as a rural mixed-practice clinic supporting pets, pet parents, and farming communities across a wide region. Our team-first culture is built on trust, humour, and hands-on support. Whether it’s helping a lamb find its footing or guiding a pet parent through senior pet care, every day brings variety, connection, and purpose.

We’re currently seeking a qualified Veterinary Nurse who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and join a high-performing, collaborative team in one of Aotearoa’s most beautiful regions.

About the Role

This is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to use your nursing skills across varied clinical work, build trusted relationships with pet parents, and contribute to the rural support that makes mixed practice so rewarding.

• Deliver gold-standard care that helps pets live healthier, happier lives at every stage.
• Work alongside an experienced team that shares knowledge, asks questions, and genuinely has one another’s backs.
• Enjoy variety across surgical nursing, consultations, patient care, and rural support.
• Be part of a team that prioritises growth, trust, and real relationships.

Your week will include 40 hours, plus occasional Saturday shifts and weekend on-call duties, shared as part of our supportive roster. You’ll report to the Clinic Coordinator and collaborate closely with our wider Central Otago network.

What We're Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• A Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (and at least 2 years' experience preferred).
• NZ working rights and a full driver’s licence.
• Confidence in patient monitoring and anaesthesia, with a desire to learn more.
• A heart for teamwork, clear communication, and compassionate care.
• The ability to adapt, laugh, and go the extra mile (especially for our four-legged clients!).

Why Cromwell?

Located in the heart of Central Otago, Cromwell offers:

• A dry, sunny climate perfect for outdoor adventures.
• Easy access to skiing, hiking, biking, water sports, fishing and vineyards.
• A supportive, down-to-earth community with deep rural pride.
• No traffic lights, no stress, and Queenstown less than an hour away for your fix of buzz and bustle.

This is a place where you can put down roots, grow your career, and still have time to breathe. You’ll build genuine relationships within the community while working with a team that cares deeply about your wellbeing and delivering great veterinary care.

Why Join Petfirst + Farmfirst?

We’re proudly Kiwi-owned and committed to delivering veterinary care with a difference. You’ll be joining a team who live our Paw Pillars of experience every day - delivering accessible, heartwarming, and authentic care that’s rooted in connection.

We offer:

🧠 Career development support

🎂 A paid day off for your birthday (because you matter)

🧘‍♀️ Wellbeing tools via Connected Lives

🍼 Parental leave top-ups and flexible arrangements

💲 Competitive salary of $56,409 - $76,318 per year, depending on skills, qualifications and experience, plus KiwiSaver and discounts through our Teamfirst programme

🌟 Long service leave, EAP support, and recognition for going the extra mile

Ready to Make the Move?

We’d love to meet you! Apply today with your CV and cover letter - or contact Kaye (Clinic Coordinator) on [027 443 8610](tel:027 443 8610) for a confidential kōrero.

We’ll be reviewing applications as they come in, so don’t wait too long!

Applications close: Sunday, 04 October 2026