Part-Time Veterinary Nurse: Surgery & Animal Care, Dunedin

SPCA; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Pet insurance

Retail discounts

Wellness support

Job summary

SPCA Dunedin Centre is seeking a qualified Veterinary Nurse to join our busy team. This is a permanent, part-time role (32 hours per week) working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

You will deliver professional nursing care across domestic, un-socialised, and wildlife patients. You will assist vets with surgeries, maintain accurate records, support foster carers and volunteers, and help uphold SPCA welfare standards.

Qualifications

• Recognised Veterinary Nursing qualification with current registration.
• Experience in a clinical setting; shelter medicine bonus.
• Strong organisational, communication and multitasking skills.
• Ability to educate and support others in animal welfare best practices.
• Commitment to high standards of animal care and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional vet nursing care and support across animals.
• Assist vets with surgeries, treatments and preparation of surgical environments.
• Ensure accurate documentation and records.
• Support foster carers and volunteers; maintain hygiene and safety.
• Deliver animal enrichment and welfare programs.

Skills

Veterinary Nursing qualification

Current registration

Clinical experience

Organisation & multitasking

Education & welfare best practice

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job description

SPCA Dunedin Centre is seeking a qualified Veterinary Nurse to join our busy team. This is a permanent, part-time role (32 hours per week) working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

You will deliver professional nursing care across domestic, un-socialised, and wildlife patients. You will assist vets with surgeries, maintain accurate records, support foster carers and volunteers, and help uphold SPCA welfare standards.