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North Island - Auckland - small animal, part time
North Island - North Waikato; Taupiri - dairy vet vacancy
North Island - E Waikato; Te Aroha - 6 1/2 vet mixed practice
North Island - E Waikato - Matamata - Equine Internship
North Island - Waikato - Te Kuiti & Piopio - small animal position
North Island - Bay of Plenty - Small animal practice for sale
North Island - Wellington - small animal position
South Island - Christchurch - 2 vet small animal practice - locum 20th Feb to 10th March

WAIKATO - MIXED PRACTICE New Positions

Two Veterinarians Required for a Rural Mixed Animal Practice, Waikato, New Zealand.

We require two veterinarians to join our 6.5 vet practice that predominantly services dairy cattle, has a strong equine business and an expanding companion animal sector. A potential partnership could be available for the right person.

The successful applicants will be required to participate in all aspects of our practice including the after hours and weekend roster. We use Rxworks software, and are well equipped. Our clinic has a relaxed environment, and a strong, loyal client base which is continually expanding.

The practice is in Te Aroha, a small rural township in the eastern Waikato district of the North Island of New Zealand. Te Aroha is approx a 45 minutes drive from Hamilton and 1.5 hours from Auckland, with close proximity to many beaches and fishing areas of the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.

This is a good opportunity to develop clinical skill sets across all species as well as pursuing any special interests.

Interested applicants should forward a written application and CV to:

Kevin Rooney
Te Aroha Veterinary Services
P O Box 286
Te Aroha
New Zealand

Phone: 07 884 9522 (bus), 07 824 3437 (home), 0274 521644 (mobile)
Email: kevinr@tearohavets.co.nz

CHRISTCHURCH - SMALL ANIMAL LOCUM New Position

A locum position is available for a Companion Animal Veterinarian at the Wairakei Rd. Vet. Clinic, Bryndwr, Christchurch.

This would involve 3 weeks from Monday 20th February '12 to Saturday 10th March '12.

This would suit a vet with experience in routine companion animal medicine and surgery.
The clinic is a two vet clinic with friendly, experienced and supportive staff.
No after hours duty will be involved, and ample time off for recreation would be provided.
We would be pleased to hear from qualified and registered vets interested in this position.

Please send your Inquiry, CVs and references to:
Dr Trevor Thompson,
E-mail; thom5@clear.net.nz
Ph. 03 351 6138

Wairakei Rd. Vet. Clinic,
173 Wairakei Rd,
Bryndwr,
Christchurch 8053
New Zealand.

WELLINGTON - EXPERIENCED SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARIAN New Position

Wellington is the ‘coolest little capital in the world’ why even Cory Jane & Victor Vito want to stay and play here! Visit http://www.wellingtonnz.com

The Pet Doctors Kelburn clinic, Wellington combines high quality and compassionate care for our patients with exceptional and personalised client services. Each pet at Pet Doctors Kelburn receives the same high quality care through our unique Preventative Healthcare service developed to meet the needs of both pets and owners.

Kelburn is a highly sought after residential area of Wellington with a strong local community.
We have a vacancy for a small animal Veterinarian to work in our clinic. This clinic is open 6 days per week.

The Vet Centre’s well equipped clinic and hospital provides a comprehensive range of preventative, medical and surgical care, to help look after your pet and its health, including:

Preventative Healthcare service for your pet's health
Clinical diagnostic equipment
On-site laboratory
Fully equipped surgery, with up-to-date anaesthetic and monitoring equipment.
Hospital boarding facilities
Full x-ray facilities

This position is for 4 days per week and includes some weekend work.

We are looking for someone special with a go-get it attitude to life who enjoys interacting with other team members. We are ideally seeking a veterinarian with 3-4 years small animal experience.

We provide excellent facilities where there is great collegiality amongst our other small animal veterinarians.

All our clinics are supported by qualified Veterinary nurses and client care teams who are focused on providing the highest possible standards in pet care.

Continuing education is encouraged and financially supported.

Closing Date: Wednesday 15th February 2012

Please send your application and CV to, or contact for more information:
Dr Fiona Malcolmson
Clinical Manager
Pet Doctors Kelburn
44 Upland Road
Kelburn
Wellington 6012
FionaM@kelburnvet.co.nz

NORTH ISLAND TE KUITI & PIOPIO New Position

Imagine this...

Picture yourself working in a well organised bright and cheery small animal clinic, purpose built, with most of the key bells and whistles you would need. You are part of a very motivated, efficient and professional team who are young at heart and enjoy coming to work.

The surrounding rural area is not only progressive but very scenic, with a wide variety of outdoor activities on your doorstep (blackwater rafting and caving, skiing, hunting and fishing, watersports, tramping and camping). You are appreciated for your dedication to your job and hard work but are also encouraged to ensure you get out and achieve a good work-life balance.

Click here to see photos!

You will work in a branch clinic, (with a very experienced Vet Nurse and 2 office staff), but you also have daily contact with and the support of 4 other vets, a Trading manager, another nurse and 4 more support staff at the main clinic, 15 minutes drive away.

Sound good? Read on…

As a team member you get the opportunity to:

Work with Vets who have 6 to 25+ years experience, with skills ranging from a post graduate qualification in Diagnostic Imaging to years of Orthopaedic surgery.
Enjoy the benefits of being part of a progressive practice.
Join a true team –who are used to hosting visiting Vets/ students from many different countries. This ensures we have a supportive Induction programme for new staff and also keeps us up to date with new ideas and ways of thinking.
Follow your personal interests and be encouraged to seek continuing education in areas of interest and need.
Develop some of your own ideas within the practice.
Time to enjoy your weekends! No Saturday clinics.

If you consider yourself to have the knowledge, expertise and interest to work in a job such as this -don’t hold back! APPLY NOW!

Please send your cover letter and CV to:
Nicky Atkinson,
Atkinson & Associates Veterinary Services
53 Moa Street, Piopio , New Zealand
Phone: +64 7 877 8106
Email: nicky@piopiovets.co.nz

NORTH WAIKATO - TAUPIRI - DAIRY VET New Position

Dairy Vet - North Waikato

Our continuing growth and an upcoming maternity leave requires a third farm vet for our Taupiri branch.

20 minutes north of Hamilton City.
Infovet including Toughbook laptops.
Linear Backpack scanners and caddys makes preg testing a breeze
4x4 double cab ute
Newly outfitted building, with plenty of space
3 farm-vet branch, and part of the 6 vet North Waikato team
12 vet Franklin Vets farm animal team including 2 nationally recognised mastitis leaders, and 2 Intelact consultants.
No small animal requirement, including after-hours.

Experience in dairy cattle medicine is essential for this role and ongoing support and personal development in production medicine from our experienced team is assured.

A desire to provide herd health consultancy packages, and an interest in helping us continue to grow this branch would be an advantage.

The main caseload for this role will be dairy cattle, with some dry-stock and the odd horse.

Our quiet, large animal only after-hours will be evenly split 1 in 5, and a three day weekend is provided in lieu of each weekend on-call.

For more information see www.franklinvets.co.nz

Or contact in confidence:

Mark Hosking
Franklin Vets
57 Great South Rd
Taupiri

Mob. 0274 069797
mhosking@fvs.co.nz

AUCKLAND New Positions

Pet Doctors & Pet Doctors at Animates Auckland, West Auckland, Central & surrounding areas

Multiple part time positions
Wellness focused
No after hours or on call duties

At Pet Doctors, we're well known for our standard of care. In last year's staff survey, many of our team commented about the pride we took in our high standards of care. We're privileged to work with a great group of like-minded, enthusiastic and highly skilled people so here's an opportunity for a motivated person to join us as our next small animal veterinarian.

We're looking for motivated, proactive veterinarians to join teams across Auckland in both Pet Doctors clinics as well as Pet Doctors at Animates clinics. The positions will involve some time sole charge, working with our wonderful team of veterinary nurses.

Our commitment is not only to growth in size but also the growth of leading edge treatment and care, and we have a policy of supporting continuing education within the group.

At Pet Doctors we are the people who care about the wellness of pets, promising to provide what pets need to 'live young to a very old age' and to keep pet parents involved every step of the way. The Pet Doctors Group currently has 24 clinics situated in Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington and Christchurch. With our veterinarians and veterinary nurses, you will benefit from the wealth of knowledge and experience!

In this position, you'll get to utilise all your normal veterinary skills, with a particularly strong focus on wellness and excellent client communication. You'll be expected to:

Maintain our high standards of care
Consistently deliver excellent customer service
Maintain strong relationships with all Pet Doctors and Animates teams
Be flexible with working hours & available for regular weekends and public holidays

You'll be supported by our wider Pet Doctors team; helping you focus on delivering our excellent standards of care and customer service.

To find out more about us, please visit our website at www.nzpetdoctors.co.nz

If you think you're the right person for the role then please email your CV with a cover letter to Fiona Hastie, Practice Coordinator fiona.hastie@nzpetdoctors.co.nz or phone 09 2159577.

Applications close Monday 13th February 2012

MATAMATA - EQUINE INTERNSHIP New Position

Equine Veterinarian Internship

Marks Ewen & Associates
Matamata
New Zealand

A position has become available in the above practice for an Equine Veterinarian with a strong interest and passion for equine work.

Marks Ewen Equine Veterinary Hospital is a fully equipped equine referral and first-opinion practice located on 5 acres on the outskirts of Matamata. It is a growing practice with 7 - 8 veterinarians and 7 support staff including qualified nurses and experienced administration staff. It has a large thoroughbred client base, both racing and stud, along with servicing a considerable sporthorse component and a nice mix of hacks, standardbreds and companion horses. Full surgical, ultrasound, digital radiography/radiology and video endoscopy services are offered.

The role offered would involve primary care of all hospital patients, anaesthesia and intensive care along with a good balance of ambulatory work. The position would be well suited to a new or recent graduate.

There will be plenty of opportunities to develop skills in lameness diagnosis, ultrasound scanning, performance and sports medicine, endoscopy, radiology, reproduction and medicine (including neonatal care). Within the practice there is scope to develop skills in individual areas of interest and continuing education is well supported.

A rewarding remuneration package is available to the successful candidate, which includes accommodation, vehicle, phone, registration, NZVA membership and continuing education.

Matamata is located in the heart of the Waikato, the picturesque thoroughbred and dairy centre of New Zealand. It is an extremely pleasant town with all amenities and is conveniently placed with mountain skiing, Lake Taupo, Rotorua and East Coast beaches only a short drive away.

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player who will share our goal of providing top level veterinary care. If this sounds like you, apply in strictest confidence to:

The Practice Manager
P O Box 183
Matamata
New Zealand
admin@marksewen.co.nz

Web: www.marksewen.co.nz

BAY OF PLENTY

Practice for sale.

100% small animal practice with a stable and dedicated nursing staff. Well positioned and equipped. Owner to semi-retire. Expansion into large animals could be easily accomplished. There are several beautiful beaches nearby.
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(re-listed 25th November)

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