Vet Nurse

Vetlife Limited; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice is seeking a motivated veterinary nurse to join their team in Canterbury. The role involves providing surgical nursing, client communication, and supporting a friendly, high-quality veterinary service. Candidates should possess a vet nurse diploma and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma-level or higher vet nursing qualifications required.
• Proven vet nursing experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in surgical nursing including hospital prep/care and anaesthetics.
• Animal handling and clean-up duties.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Energetic

Methodical

Teamwork

Education

Vet Nurse Diploma

Job description

Vetlife is a large privately owned veterinary practice with 29 clinics throughout the South Island, providing our customers and clients with friendly, high-quality service. Vetlife Banks Peninsula offers a full range of veterinary services to their surrounding community for production and companion animals. The team of vets and nurses are frequently involved in a variety of surgeries, and they are looking for a motivated nurse to join their team who enjoys a fast-paced environment and can operate confidently within a professional setting. This is a full-time position.

The ideal candidate will have diploma-level or higher vet nursing qualifications.

About the role:

Surgical nursing including hospital prep/care, anaesthetics, animal handling, and clean-up duties.

This is a full-time position.

Skills / Experience / Attributes:

• Vet nurse diploma and proven vet nursing experience
• Organised, energetic, and methodical
• Confidence to communicate effectively with clients
• Eagerness to learn and ability to adapt to changing priorities calmly and efficiently
• Friendly personality and enjoyment of being part of a well-functioning team

Vetlife prides itself on providing friendly, high-quality service. If this sounds like the right challenge for you, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining why this is the position for you.

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