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Summary: (please scroll down to see details of all jobs)
North Island - Kaitaia - 3 vet mixed practice
North Island - Auckland - 6 vet equine or mixed practice Locum OR Permanent
North Island - Napier - 3 vet small animal practice
South Island - Takaka - 5 vet mixed practice
South Island - South Otago - Large Animal Position
TARADALE - NAPIER - SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE
New Position
COME TO SUNNY HAWKES BAY!! A position has become available in our BEST PRACTICE Accredited Small Animal Practice for a companion animal Veterinarian - ideally full-time. The position would suit a competent recently qualified person, however, consideration will be given to all applicants.
We are looking for a Vet who is enthusiastic, caring and self-motivated. Emphasis is placed on excellent interpersonal skills and good teamwork within the practice.
The position offers a friendly, professional environment with modern facilities, full computer services and excellent support staff.
The successful applicant will work alongside two experienced Veterinarians. Although weekend work is on a one-in-three rotation, after-hours on-call duty is presently shared between three Practices in Napier.
Hawke's Bay has great outdoor, cultural, food and wine, and sporting facilities, not to mention the excellent sunny climate.
Applications should be directed to:-
The Practice Manager
Clive Hambly
Taradale Veterinary Hospital
133 Gloucester Street
Taradale
Napier 4112
Phone:(06) 844-2009
E-mail: taradalevet@xtra.co.nz or
clive.hambly@xtra.co.nz
AUCKLAND - EQUINE OR MIXED POSITION
KUMEU VETERINARY SERVICE LTD
PERMANENT POSITION AVAILABLE. A locum equine vet would be considered
There is a vacancy for a PERMANENT FULL TIME VETERINARIAN in the following area:
Equine only or Equine and mixture of species.
Equine work is predominantly ambulatory although clinic hospitalisation and treatment is used as required. There is a mixture of Standardbred, Thoroughbred and pleasure horse work. A significant dressage client base is present.
A stock room is used at clinic for reproductive work (where no suitable on farm facilities are available), radiography, scanning and standing surgeries etc.
An outdoor hospital area for equine patients is currently used. A surgical box is available at clinic.
Applicants with experience or post graduate training (internship or externship) would be ideal.
Kumeu, a 'lifestyle' area, in the heart of wine country and close to West Coast beaches is located approximately 20kms northwest of Auckland city (20 minutes to CBD).
Currently 6 vets and 6 nurses are employed. Facilities are up to date and include a modern (1999) purpose built clinic and hospital. The practice workload is approximately 40% small animal, 40 % equine and 20% mixed animal. It has been established for 30+ years and has always been and still is commercially successful. The clinic is located close to Auckland, Waitakere and North Shore cities so a wide selection of city amenities and schools are available even though the surrounding area is rural.
Please contact Peter Tyndel BVSc
Kumeu Veterinary Service Ltd,
68 Access Rd, Kumeu.
Auckland
New Zealand
Ph 094129016
Email petyndel@kumeuvets.co.nz
Golden Bay New Zealand
A fantastic opportunity exists for a mixed practitioner in this coastal area close to tramping, rivers and all coastal outdoor pursuits.
A great climate, friendly active community and a thriving clinic add to the appeal in this fabulous area of New Zealand.
CPD actively encouraged as is a proactive approach to work.
Good remuneration package for the right person , and time off to be equally shared between 5 vets.
Please contact:
Peter Howard
Rural Service Centre Vet Clinic
64 Meihana St
Takaka
Golden Bay
New Zealand
0064 (0)3 5258011
peter.howard@rsc.co.nz
NORTH
ISLAND - MIXED PRACTICE
New Position
Northland – New Zealand
We are seeking a full time Veterinarian to complete our team of 3 Vets in our truly mixed Practice in the Far North.
The Practice runs out of a modern purpose built clinic in Kaitaia, and a clinic in Coopers Beach, Doubtless Bay.
You will be working in a friendly, relaxed environment, and we have a great team of committed and enthusiastic support staff.
Work is varied with approx 50 % Large animals and 50% companion animals.
Continuing Education and special interests are actively encouraged.
A Practice vehicle and equipment is supplied.
Salary is negotiable and an opportunity exists for future partnership or ownership if desired.
While this position would suit a Veterinarian with experience, recent graduates are welcome to apply.
With access to both West and East coasts, the Far North offers some of the most beautiful beaches in the country and unparalleled Fishing, Diving and other coastal recreational activities.
Email us on topvets@xtra.co.nz or phone 09 408 2838.
TopVets
17 North Road
Kaitaia
Phone 09 408 2838
Fax 09 408 2839
SOUTH OTAGO, LARGE ANIMAL POSITION
Large Animal Vet Required
Based in Balclutha, extensive benefits & relocation package.
The position is the perfect opportunity for a large animal vet wishing to practice in a rural environment. Balclutha is situated 80KM south of Dunedin in the "heartland" of South Otago. It is a rural service town with good facilities and close enough to the city for weekend entertainment and "big city" fixes. Also easily accessible is the Catlin's, Central Otago, Fiordland and Stewart Island for outdoor recreation opportunities.
Clutha Vets is a Club Practice celebrating 100 years of service to our community. We have two branches and currently have 13 vets in employment. Within the Balclutha surgery we have a dedicated large animal service, comprising 11 full-time vets.
Remuneration includes professional memberships, income protection insurance, superannuation, continuing education and a generous bonus system that lifts the salary package well above the average.
If this sounds like a position you would enjoy - get in touch!
Please supply CV to:
Paul Bonini
PO Box 231
Balclutha 9240
New Zealand
Or email:
pbonini@cluthavets.co.nz
Telephone: 0064 3 418 1280
Please visit our website for more information: www.cluthavets.co.nz
We offer a FREE advertising service for Surgeries requiring vet nurses, or for Vet Nurses or lay staff requiring jobs, both locum and permanent. If you would like to place an advert, please email it to us at jobs@kookaburravets.com or fax us on +61 267 690368. Please include full contact details. Ads are placed for 2 months and renewed on request.
Poorna Beri, Anywhere (posted 15th May)
I am punctual, dedicated, hard working and positive. I enjoy facing new challenges and tasks in life and interacting with a variety of people. I use my initiative and self motivation to the advantages of any employer.
My vision of an ideal work environment is one that encourages good staff relationships, where animal welfare is the main focus and patients are well looked after to the best clinical standards. I am interested in continuing education and development and I enjoy working in a team that supports busy and harmonious environment.
Qualifications:
National Certificate in Veterinary Nursing (level V) from Christchurch
polytechnic New Zealand. Canine Behaviour from Christchurch polytechnic, Hills
Nutrition Advocate - on line, Certificate in Basic Anaesthetics - online.
Experience:
I have worked in different clinics in New Zealand for two years.I have been
working in India for the last 10 months.
I have a good experience in reception (RX works, VisonPM and other computer programs), monitoring anaesthetics, radiology, ultrasound, dental scaling, polishing and extractions, skin scrapings, taking bloods and any other in house lad work, post op care, drug administration, putting in IV catheters, nutrition, animal behaviour and starting consults. I have also worked at the after hours emergency clinic in Christchurch New Zealand.
I'm looking for a Permanent full time job as a veterinary nurse in any place in New Zealand. I'm visiting New Zealand in March'09 and would be available for an interview. I can start work ASAP.
I can send in my CV if needed.
E-mail: beri_poorna@yahoo.com.au
Julie Alach, Anywhere (posted 6th January) Qualified Nurse
I have just recently returned home to New Zealand after working abroad for the last two years. I am a qualified veterinary nurse seeking employment (fulltime or part time and locum positions). I am a very capable surgical nurse and also have a lot of experience working with large animals (although the last two years I have worked only in small animal clinics throughout England), and helping management with the day to day running of clinics. I work well in a team environment or on my own, am hard working and very reliable with a strong work ethic.
At the moment I'm am living in the North Island (Orewa), but I will consider vacancies anywhere in the country as I am very flexible and before I went overseas I was living in Canterbury for eight years.
If you have any queries please don't hesitate to contact me.
Julie Alach
Home phone:09 4210534
Mobile:021 2133513
Email: snojulez@yahoo.co.nz
Veterinary nurses - qualified, experienced and trainees - urgently required for work in the UK Contact us now to be listed on our new UK vet nurse register - FREE!
Albany Animal Doctors (posted 27th November)
Vet Nurse Wanted – North Shore
Vet nurse required to join our modern growing companion animal vet clinic. Experience and qualification is preferred.
Our clinic’s emphasis is on excellent customer service, quality medicine, a happy team and an ethical and environmentally aware approach. The clinic is bright, attractive and fully computerized with Vision. We are a small team and provide a supportive environment and on-going up-skilling.
This position may be either full time or part time and will be tailored to suit. Saturdays will be required at some stage but for now are only very occasional. Flexibility is required and provided. This is a position of responsibility, self-motivation is essential. The work is varied as our nurses are involved in all aspects of vet nursing.
The nurse we are looking for needs to have a friendly vibrant personality and good telephone manner. She/he needs to be a people person and enjoy dealing with both clients and workmates.
Please send CV to:
Albany Animal Doctors
15/80 Paul Matthews Rd
Albany
Ph: (09) 414 1010
Glendowie-St Heliers Veterinary Clinic, Auckland (re posted 2nd December)
Veterinary Nurse
Full Time
We are looking to employ an enthusiastic and motivated nurse to compliment
our
friendly hardworking team.
Clinic Criteria
The role is varied and will have you busy in the front reception, consults and surgery.
Please send your CV to
glendowievet@vetclinic.co.nz
Attention: Miranda Reid
Visit us at www.vetclinic.co.nz
PETVET, Lower Hutt, Wellington (posted 11th December)
GREAT VETERINARY NURSE OPPORTUNITY - Full time Position
PETVET in Lower Hutt requires a Qualified VN to join our team of four nurses. Our nurses are actively involved and dedicated to managing a busy and varied case load. Tired of a sleepy small practice... now's your chance to use all those nursing skills! We are well equipped with in-house lab, ECG, ultrasound, endoscopes, automatic processor, dental machines, anaesthetic monitoring equipment and an extensive range of surgical equipment including orthopaedic gear.
Contact Ele Foster on 04 569 8830 or email petvet@paradise.net.nz for further information.
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