Veterinary Nurse

Veterinary Hospital Group

We are a New-Zealand owned and operated group of 14 clinics Auckland-wide. We’re privately owned & like to think we’re pretty unique (in a good way!!) check us out:

www.vethospital.co.nz

‘Where Pets Are Precious’

Clevedon Veterinary Hospital, 29 Papakura-Clevedon Rd

https://www.vethospital.co.nz/vet-clinics/village-vets

Our rural clinic is located in the heart of the quaint Clevedon Village surrounded by great eateries and boutique stores.

• Permanent position – part-time or full-time considered
• Clinic hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5pm
• Weekend shift on rotation, either at our sister clinic in Takanini or alternative VHG clinic location
• Competitive remuneration based on experience

Our busy GP clinic is housed in a recently refurbished villa, with 1–2 vets and 2–3 VNs/support staff working each weekday.

The role

• Rotate through all areas of the clinic, including surgery, theatre/float, consults and client care
• Work as part of a small, fun, friendly & supportive team where everyone pitches in – no two days are the same!
• At times (particularly at the start or end of the day) you may be the sole VN supporting a vet, so a good level of experience and confidence is required

Why join us?

Our Clevedon Veterinary Hospital team and wider group are friendly, supportive and enjoy having a good laugh together. We encourage each other to develop our skills and pursue areas of interest.

• Proudly NZ North Island's first Zero Pain accredited clinic
• Fear-free approach to patient handling
• High standard of patient care
• Dedicated clients and wonderful pets!
• Well equipped GP clinic including:

In-house laboratory/Digital radiography/High-speed dental unit/Anaesthetic monitoring equipment including capnograph & multiparameter patient monitors

• Vision VPM practice management software
• Supportive, knowledgeable team and opportunities to upskill
• Ongoing professional development is encouraged, with internal and external training opportunities.

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

• DipVN, BVN or equivalent qualified, with post-qualification clinical experience in a veterinary clinic
• Confident and capable across most VN skills
• Reliable, adaptable and happy to work flexibly when required
• Someone who enjoys working as part of a team and positively contributing to the clinic
• Passionate about learning & sharing knowledge
• Naturally motivated to ‘go the extra mile’ to support clients and their pets.

Please note: this position is not suitable for an overseas-qualified veterinarian seeking to work as a veterinary nurse in New Zealand.

To apply

Please email your CV with a cover letter FAO Sarah Shepherd, Nurse Coordinator to [email protected]  reference Clevedon. Or call [0274 908108](tel:0274 908108) for an informal chat in confidence.