MIXED VETERINARIAN

Kookaburra Veterinary Employment; Dannevirke; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kookaburra Veterinary Employment is seeking a mixed animal veterinarian with a dairy focus for their Tararua Vet Services Dannevirke clinic.

The role is predominantly Production Animal with Companion Animal duties and participation in the after-hours roster. You’ll work across Tararua and lower Hawke’s Bay, based in Dannevirke, with support from a friendly team and opportunities to develop your skills in dairy farming and client service.

Qualifications

• Experience with Dairy 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.

Responsibilities

• Based at Tararua Vet Services Dannevirke clinic, covering Tararua and lower Hawke's Bay regions.
• Role primarily Production Animal with Companion Animal duties.
• Participation in the after-hours roster.

Skills

Dairy farming experience

Companion animal skills

Client service

Independent work

Time management

Interpersonal skills

After-hours readiness

Job description

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Kookaburra Veterinary Employment – Dannevirke, North Island

Full time

4mo ago , from Kookaburra Veterinary Employment

We have an exciting full-time opportunity for a mixed animal veterinarian with a special interest in the dairy sector. You will be based at our Tararua Vet Services Dannevirke clinic, which covers the Tararua and lower Hawkes Bay areas. The role is predominantly Production Animal but will include Companion Animal duties, including the participation in the after-hours roster.

Key attributes:

• Experience with Dairy 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:

• Training and support through the Totally Vets Group and opportunities for developing your skills in a range of areas
• External and internal CPD opportunities
• 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

Our Dannevirke Clinic is a mixed practice with an experienced veterinary team providing production and companion animal services supported by a skilled nursing and business support team.

Dannevirke is a rural service town in between Manawatu & Hawkes Bay region of the North Inland, New Zealand. It is the main centre of the Tararua District and is at the foot of the beautiful Ruahine Ranges.