Mixed Animal Veterinarian

Totally Vets Limited; Taumarunui; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Modern facility and support staff

Family oriented practice

Professional development support

Community involvement

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Totally Vets Limited is seeking a full-time Mixed Animal Veterinarian to join our Taumarunui clinic, serving King Country and Ruapehu with sheep, beef and companion animal care.

You will enjoy a varied caseload, contribute to after-hours roster shared with a local clinic, and work with a supportive team in a modern facility, with opportunities for external CPD and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience with Sheep and Beef farming systems.
• Confidence in Companion Animal work.
• Commitment to client service with a professional attitude.
• Ability to work independently in a busy practice.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Interpersonal skills to build relationships.
• Willingness to participate in after-hours roster.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for mixed animal patients (sheep, beef and companion animals).
• Participate in the after-hours roster shared with a local clinic.

Skills

Sheep & Beef farming

Companion animal care

Client service

Independent work

Time management

Interpersonal skills

After-hours roster

Job description

Mixed Animal Veterinarian

Totally Vets is a dynamic Veterinary company, providing services and products in the Manawatu, King Country, Horowhenua and Tararua areas for companion animals, equine, and production animals.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full time Mixed Animal Veterinarian. You will be based out of our Taumarunui clinic, which services the King Country and Ruapehu areas.

We are seeking a veterinarian who enjoys variety in their work, comprising of Sheep and Beef as well as small animal and includes participation in the after-hours roster which is shared with another local clinic.

Key attributes:

• Experience with Sheep and Beef farming systems
• Confidence in Companion Animal work
• Commitment to client service with a professional attitude
• Confidence to work independently in a busy practice
• Good time management and proven organisational skills
• Displays great interpersonal skills to build relationships
• Willingness to participate in the after–hours roster

In return we can offer you:

• External and internal CPD opportunities
• A modern facility with a great team of support staff at your side
• A friendly, professional and family oriented practice
• Support to learn and develop your own ideas
• Great community spirit with plenty of local activities
• A competitive remuneration package based on ability and experience

Totally Vets actively encourages our veterinarians to learn and progress, and there is scope here to develop your skills in whatever your area of interest. You’ll work alongside an existing Veterinarian team of two mixed animal veterinarians whilst also having access to an enviable range of expertise within the wider Totally Vets company such as specialist CA vets, the Regional After-Hours Clinic and nutritionists.

Taumarunui is situated only 45 minutes from Whakapapa ski field - one of NZ's largest ski areas, and the Tongariro National Park – a World Heritage Area which boasts one of the best one-day treks in New Zealand, the Tongariro Crossing. Other activities in the surrounding area include mountain biking the 42 Traverse, kayaking or canoeing the Whanganui River, trout fishing in nearby Tūrangi, or water-skiing, kayaking and sailing on the Great Lake Taupo. If working in a genuine hill country Sheep and Beef district, with a fantastic friendly team of people in the North Island’s adventure playground sounds like you, then get in touch.

For more information, please contact:

Erin Wasley

HR Manager

Email: [e-mail]

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