Small Animal Veterinarian

VetPartners; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic is seeking a Small Animal Vet to join their experienced team in Christchurch, NZ. This full-time role offers flexible work hours, excellent benefits, and a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience and the ability to handle consults, surgery, and dentistry. The location is perfect for those who enjoy a blend of city life and outdoor activities, making it a great choice for professionals looking to advance their careers.

Benefits

Fitness passport

Enhanced paid parental leave

Generous staff discounts

CPD allowance

Paid study leave

Visa sponsorship

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Confident, experienced GP Vet with ideally 3 years of experience.
• Eligible to practice in NZ with a solid skill set in consults, routine surgery, and dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Work in a well-equipped clinic alongside a supportive team.
• Perform a mix of consults, surgery, and dentistry with opportunities to explore special interests.

Skills

Veterinary Experience

Animal Care

Customer Service

Communication skills

Animal Handling

Critical Care Experience

Education

BVSc or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Access

TFS

Sage

Sonography

Job description

Description

Ready for your next step as a Small Animal Vet Keen to live and work in one of NZs most vibrant cities

Aldwins Road Vet Clinic in Christchurch has an awesome opportunity for a Companion Animal Veterinarian to join our close-knit experienced team.

Whats on offer

• Full-time role with flexible roster options - 30 to 40 hours across 4 or 5 days
• Shared Saturday mornings no Sundays or public holidays and limited backup afterhours only
• Excellent pay benefits like fitness passport enhanced paid parental leave and generous staff discounts
• Supportive team culture - were a friendly bunch who back each other and love a good laugh
• CPD allowance paid study leave and access to our very own Vet training centre right here in Christchurch
• Visa Sponsorship & Relocation support is available for eligible applicants

About the role

• Were on the lookout for a confident experienced GP Vet (ideally 3 years) whos comfortable with some sole charge (evening shift / Saturdays and the occasional weekday). Youll be working in a well-equipped clinic alongside a team with special interests ranging from exotics to emergency and internal medicine.
• The role offers a great mix of consults (20 mins) surgery & dentistry - with plenty of scope & support for you to explore areas of special interest.
• We have flexible options available for a full time role across 4-5 days per week
• Check us out at or on our socials to meet the team and see the clinic.

Why Christchurch

Whether youre into skiing surfing hiking or sipping coffee at a local café - Christchurch offers the perfect balance of city life and outdoor adventure. Affordable living great schools and a thriving arts and food scene make it a top spot for settling down or shaking things up.

Sound like your kind of role

Youll need to be eligible to practice in NZ (BVSc or equivalent) and bring a solid GP skillset consults routine surgery dentistry including extractions

Apply now or get in touch with Erin at emailprotected for a chat.

Key Skills

• Veterinary Experience
• Animal Care
• Microsoft Access
• Customer Service
• Communication skills
• TFS
• Sage
• Sonography
• Conflict Management
• Animal Handling
• Pharmacy Residency
• Critical Care Experience

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1