Senior Vet Nurse - Mangawhai

Full Time

Job description

Are you a dedicated Veterinary Nurse looking for an opportunity in a picturesque coastal setting? Come join our dynamic veterinary team in Mangawhai and blend work with a more relaxed lifestyle.

Privately owned and operated, The Vet Centre have five clinics covering the Kaipara and Bream Bay regions of Northland. Our team of compassionate and skilled veterinary professionals all share a common goal - to provide top notch care for pets.

About the role

We’re on the hunt for a Diploma qualified Veterinary Nurse, with at least three years experience, to provide exceptional nursing care and support to our patients on a fixed term basis. You will be required to work a minimum of 34 hours per week.

What you’ll do:

Carry out veterinary nursing procedures under the guidance of our talented veterinarians
Assist with surgical procedures and monitor anaesthesia
Collect and submit diagnostic samples
Assist with X-rays.
Patient monitoring and treatment.
IV catheter placement
Conduct veterinary nurse consults, offering pet owners guidance on pet healthcare, nutrition and wellbeing

About you

You’re a motivated, compassionate and positive individual who can effortlessly juggle a range of veterinary nurse tasks. With a can-do and will-do mindset, you consistently aim to enhance customer experience, ensuring the best care for your patients.

You’re also someone who can take the lead when needed – whether that’s guiding newer team members, taking ownership of daily workflows, or helping drive improvements in patient care. You’re eager to further develop your leadership skills as part of a supportive and collaborative team.

About us

We are a fast-growing mixed veterinary practice, providing services to both companion and production animals, with close to 50 employees. Formerly the Otamatea Veterinary Club, we are now operating as an independent practice. All of our owners work in the business, and we are well supported by the management team at Franklin Vets.

We invest in our team, and you will receive full training and support with opportunities to develop your veterinary nursing career.

Northland is a great place to live, with high sunshine hours, a variety of outdoor activities (kayaking, surfing, fishing, cycling, tramping etc.), and multiple white sand beaches. Enjoy walking and cycling trails, scenic native bush and the tranquility of rolling green hills. Forget about traffic jams – here, you can have it all, stunning beaches, natural beauty, while still close enough to Auckland if you miss the city lights.

How to apply

If you are keen to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and embrace a lifestyle that combines a fulfilling career with the perks of coastal living, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter telling us more about you and what you will bring to the role.

Required skills

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