MIXED VETERINARIAN

Kookaburra Veterinary Employment; Twizel; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Competitive pay

CPD opportunities

Supportive team environment

Community involvement

Job summary

Kookaburra Veterinary Employment – Twizel, in the South Island's Mackenzie District, seeks an experienced Mixed Animal Veterinarian to join Vetlife Twizel. You'll service farming, companion, and lifestyle clients, with a diverse caseload and supportive team.

The clinic operates 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday; you’ll be part of a close-knit rural practice with opportunities for CPD and community involvement, in a region famed for outdoor recreation and spectacular scenery.

Qualifications

• Experienced and confident in mixed animal practice.
• Committed to providing high-quality veterinary care.
• Client and service focused; strong team player.
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to the team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality veterinary care to farming, companion, and lifestyle clients.
• Contribute to a diverse caseload and support the clinic's standards.

Skills

Mixed animal practice

Client-focused

Team player

Independent work

Job description

Kookaburra Veterinary Employment - Twizel, South Island

Full time, Permanent

Looking for a rewarding mixed animal veterinary role in one of New Zealand's most spectacular regions?

Join our friendly team at Vetlife Twizel, where you'll enjoy a diverse caseload, a supportive team environment, and an exceptional lifestyle in the heart of the Mackenzie District.

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Mixed Animal Veterinarian to join our small, welcoming team. As one of two veterinarians in the practice, you'll play an important role in delivering high-quality veterinary care to our farming, companion animal and lifestyle clients.

You'll work alongside a dedicated professional team within the clinic, with the added support and resources of our wider network of veterinary clinics across the region.

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About the Role

This role would suit a confident and experienced mixed animal veterinarian who enjoys variety and is comfortable working across:

• Companion animals
• Production animals
• Lifestyle animals
• Farm and rural veterinary services

The clinic is open 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced and confident in mixed animal practice
• Committed to providing high-quality veterinary care
• Client and service focused
• A strong team player
• Comfortable working independently while knowing when to draw on the wider team
• Keen to become part of and contribute to a local community

What We Offer

• Permanent full-time position
• Competitive remuneration
• Access to continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities
• A supportive and professional team environment
• The opportunity to become an integral part of a close-knit rural community

Twizel is the largest town in the Mackenzie District, located in the stunning Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island.

With a population of around 2,000 that grows significantly during the summer months, Twizel offers the best of small-town living without being too far from larger centres. Timaru is less than two hours away, while Christchurch is accessible for those looking for a larger city escape.

Surrounded by spectacular lakes and mountains, Twizel is a haven for anyone who loves the outdoors. From fishing, hiking and cycling to mountain biking, boating and exploring, there is no shortage of ways to enjoy your time away from the clinic.

If you're looking for a veterinary career where you can enjoy wide-open spaces, stunning scenery, a varied caseload and genuine community connection, Twizel could be the perfect fit.

If you're an experienced mixed animal veterinarian looking for a permanent opportunity in a supportive rural practice, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Rachel Inch HR Business Partner, ***********@vetlife.co.nz.