Vet Nurse

Pet Vets Papatoetoe; Auckland; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

NZVNA membership

Staff discounts

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Pet Vets Papatoetoe in Auckland is seeking a Veterinary Nurse to join a friendly team. The role covers general and surgical nursing, IV catheterisation, and in-house tests, with opportunities for radiography and anaesthetic monitoring.

The clinic emphasizes client education, invoicing support, and retail assistance, with a flexible roster (full-time or part-time) and no on-call Sundays. The team offers growth and mentorship in a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Nurse with 1–2 years experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills and client empathy.
• Organised, adaptable, and a positive team player with patient care focus.

Responsibilities

• General and surgical nursing.
• IV catheterisation, blood sampling, and in-house lab tests.
• Radiography and anaesthetic monitoring.
• Nurse consults.
• Client education, invoicing, and retail support.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Team player

Organisation

Education

Qualified Veterinary Nurse

Tools

DR X-ray

Ultrasound

In-house labs

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Veterinary Nurse – Join Our Friendly Team at Pet Vets

Are you a passionate, caring, and motivated Veterinary Nurse looking for your next opportunity? We’d love to meet you!

Competitive hourly rate (commensurate with experience)

Flexible rostering – full-time or part-time

About the Role

We have two sister clinics in neighbouring suburbs of Papatoetoe (Pet Vets Papatoetoe) and Manurewa (Pet Vets Manurewa). This role is primarily based in Papatoetoe with some shifts in Manurewa.

As part of our nursing team, you’ll be involved in:

General and surgical nursing

IV catheterisation, blood sampling, and in-house lab tests

Radiography and anaesthetic monitoring

Nurse consults

Client education, invoicing, and retail support

Why Pet Vets?

• Independent, non-corporate clinics with freedom to innovate
• Experienced team that has mentored many new graduates
• A welcoming, supportive environment to grow your skills
• Well-equipped with DR digital X-ray, digital dental X-ray, ultrasound, IM3 dental machine, in-house blood analysers, cautery, suction unit, and more
• CPD allowance, NZVNA membership, and generous staff discounts
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• No on-call, no Sundays, no public holidays (shared Saturday roster – approx. 1 in 3)
• Loyal clients and a strong reputation in our local community

About You

Qualified Veterinary Nurse

Some experience preferably 1-2 yrs.

Strong communication skills and genuine empathy for clients and patients

Organised, adaptable, and a positive team player

Passionate about learning and committed to excellent patient care