Fixed-Term Full-Time

VetPartners Australia Pty; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Saturdays (1:5)

No on-call

Half-day midweek

Surgery days

20-min consults

Pet discounts

Job summary

Pet Doctors The Gardens in Dunedin is seeking a dedicated Small Animal Veterinarian for a fixed-term position through May 2027, roughly 38 hours per week. The role offers a balanced schedule with limited Saturday sole charge and no on-call requirements, in a well-equipped clinic with a friendly team.

You will join five vets, supported by an experienced team, to deliver high-quality care and grow professionally in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience as a Small Animal Vet - happy with a sole charge Saturday
• BVSc or equivalent, and registration to practice in New Zealand
• Commitment to provide exceptional patient care
• Exceptional communication and client relationship building skills

Skills

Exceptional communication

Client relationship building

Education

BVSc or equivalent

Registration to practice in New Zealand

Job description

One of our wonderful Vets is expecting a new arrival in their family soon and we are on the lookout for a veterinarian to join the team for a fixed term period at Pet Doctors The Gardens in Dunedin

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Small Animal Veterinarian to join us, ideally full time (around 38 hours per week) until May 2027

What’s on offer:

• Generous remuneration – based on experience + benefits
• Excellent work life balance - only 1:5 Saturdays, no on-call and a half day off through the week
• Great balance of Surgery, & Medicine - 2 surgery days per week!
• 20 minute standard consults
• Great discounts of personal pet care, including up to 50% off some nutrition products and unlimited free consults, plus a friends and family discount scheme

About the clinic and role:

The Gardens has been established in North Dunedin area for 30+ years and has very long-standing clients. Our team have a passion in delivering high standards of care to our motivated and interested clients.

Our clinic is spacious and well-equipped with Surgery, Dental Xrays, Idexx blood machines & Sedivue, Ultrasound, and separate dog and cat hospital wards, with a cat friendly accreditation.

You’ll be joining a great team of 5 vets, supported by a dedicated and experienced support team.

All our Vets and nurses support each other to learn and grow. Collegial discussion on cases is an important part of our clinic.

What you can offer us:

• At least 2 years experience as a Small Animal Vet - happy with a sole charge Saturday
• BVSc or equivalent, and registration to practice in New Zealand
• A commitment to provide exceptional patient care
• Exceptional communication and client relationship building skills