Lead or Senior Small Animal Veterinarian

VetPartners Australia and New Zealand; Napier; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary clinic in Napier, NZ is seeking an experienced Lead/Senior Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon. This role offers the chance to specialize in surgical procedures within a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience and a passion for surgical leadership. Benefits include a flexible schedule, generous remuneration, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Generous remuneration

Relocation support

CPD allowance

Paid study leave

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a small animal veterinarian.
• Passionate about surgical outcomes and leadership.
• Eager to work with advanced surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead surgical procedures at Carlyle Veterinary Clinic.
• Mentor and support junior veterinary staff.
• Contribute to the clinic's surgical excellence.

Skills

Surgical leadership

Orthopaedics

Complex soft tissue procedures

Mentoring

Education

Eligibility for registration to practice in New Zealand

Job description

Description

Lead/Senior Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon - Surgical Focus | Napier, NZ

Shape surgical excellence in a clinic that’s built to support it. We’re seeking a highly experienced veterinary surgeon to step into a lead or senior role at Carlyle Veterinary Clinic, right in the heart of Napier. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to own your space in surgery and contribute meaningfully to a growing clinic.

Whether you’re driven by orthopaedics, advanced soft tissue procedures, or simply love the challenge of complex surgical cases, you’ll find a clinic and team ready to support your ambitions. Our fully equipped surgical suite includes orthopaedic gear, digital radiography, ultrasound, and in-house diagnostics to let you operate at your peak.

What Makes Carlyle Clinic Stand Out?

• Purpose-built facilities with dedicated surgical infrastructure
• A well-established client base - with dedicated long standing clients
• Skilled and passionate support team including surgical nurses and a proactive Practice Manager

What We’re Offering

• A flexible full-time or part-time surgical-focused position (3–5 days/week)
• No on-call, and a only a light shared Saturday roster to protect your weekends
• Generous remuneration, tailored to your experience and surgical capability
• Relocation support and visa sponsorship or sign-on bonus for local vets
• Leadership development options through VetPartners’ Leadership Academy
• CPD allowance, paid study leave, and free access to our advanced Veterinary Training Centre

Why Napier?

Napier is where professional growth meets an idyllic lifestyle. In your downtime, explore world-renowned wineries, breathtaking cycle trails, serene beaches, and a thriving local culture. With free parking and central amenities just minutes from the clinic, your transition into Hawke’s Bay will feel effortless.

About You

You’re a seasoned small animal vet (6+ years), passionate about surgical leadership, mentoring, and patient outcomes. You’re either experienced in or eager to deepen your skills in orthopaedics and complex soft tissue cases, and you thrive in an environment of clinical autonomy and collaboration.

To be eligible, you’ll hold or be eligible for registration to practice in New Zealand.

Excited to take your surgical career somewhere special? Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat with Erin.