Small Animal Veterinarian - Upper Hutt Vets

VetPartners Australia Pty; Wellington; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Wellbeing benefits

CPD allowance

Paid study leave

Free parking

Job summary

Upper Hutt Vets in New Zealand is seeking a part-time Small Animal Vet to join a four-vet team with a mix of consults and routine surgery. The clinic is well equipped with digital and dental x-rays and a dedicated surgical theatre, and provides a fear-free environment with supportive nursing staff.

The role offers work-life balance, flexible days, and opportunities for professional development through our Veterinary Training Centre, with CPD allowance and paid study leave.

Qualifications

• BVSc qualified and registered, or eligible to register to practice in New Zealand.
• Ideally 5+ years experience; comfortable with some sole charge and routine surgery.
• Applicants must hold NZ work rights; visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Consultations and routine surgery as part of a small-animal caseload.
• Work with an experienced veterinary and nursing team to provide high-quality patient care.

Skills

BVSc

Registered

NZ work rights

Education

BVSc or equivalent

Job description

Join a great team in a part-time role as a Small Animal Vet at Upper Hutt Vets.

Upper Hutt Vets are a gold standard clinic, situated in a lovely part of the Hutt Valley. This role offers a great blend of consults & surgery, as well as a fantastic work life balance

About the clinic and role

• Part time roster, with a rotation of 2-4 shifts per week - average of 25.8 hours per week + 1:3 Saturdays
• Be supported working along-side highly experienced Vets and a wonderful strong nursing team
• Well equipped and recently refurbished clinic complete with, digital and dental x-rays and a dedicated surgical theatre
• Multi-Vet Team – you’ll join 4 other vets with a range of special interests
• Fear free focused clinic and our lead vet is Fear Free Elite accredited
• Experienced nurses – Our nurses perform nurse consultations, supporting vets in several different ways to improve patient care
• A part of local community as the first Vet clinic in Upper Hutt – established in 1982

What's on offer?

• Generous remuneration & benefits including staff discounts, wellbeing benefits and more
• Flexibility – we are open to discuss days & hours for this role
• A fun & friendly team
• Separate staff room upstairs to enjoy a peaceful break
• Free car parking within close proximity to the clinic
• We support your continued development through FREE access to workshops at our very own Veterinary Training Centre, CPD allowance and paid study leave

About you

• BVSc qualified (or equivalent) and registered, or eligible to register to practice in New Zealand
• Ideally 5+ years experience – comfortable with some sole charge and routine surgery
• Applicants must hold NZ work rights, visa sponsorship is not available for this role.