Vet Nurse

VetPartners Australia Pty; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary care provider in Christchurch is seeking a Vet Nurse with at least 2 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, a focus on proactive pet wellness, and the desire to grow within a supportive team environment. This role offers competitive benefits including free training, health insurance, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

FREE access to practical training programs

Employee Assistance Program

Health insurance after service

Staff benefits & discounts

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a Vet Nurse.
• Ability to think independently and grow in a supportive environment.
• Strong focus on client and team relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of veterinary care.
• Support and develop nursing skills within the clinic.
• Build relationships with clients and the local community.

Skills

Time management

Adaptability

Organisational skills

Proactive pet wellness focus

Job description

Ourvets Halswell, Halswell, Christchurch Full time RR-9062

Ourvets Halswell is a well-established small animal practice who pride themselves on giving great standards of care to both our patients and our clients. We are a close-knit and caring team who work hard and enjoy a good laugh along the way.

We have an opportunity for a Vet Nurse ideally with at least 2 years’ experience to join our team working 35 hours per week.

If you want to develop your nursing skills further with the opportunity to take on responsibilities within the clinic or if you have a particular passion or skill, we would love to help you develop it.

Our current Nursing team are experienced and are here to support you to learn and develop your skills.

What’s on offer?

• The opportunity to be a part of an amazing, tight knit team, committed to providing the best veterinary care possible!
• FREE access to practical training programs through our purpose-built training facilities
• Be part of a strong network of veterinary professionals
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program & Wellbeing services
• Additional paid parental leave and return to work bonus
• Opportunity for involvement with our leading ANZ Vet Nurse Program - ASPIRE
• Ability to move between the network and retain your benefits and accruals
• Vet Nurse Advisory Committee
• Rewards for employee referrals
• Awards to celebrate excellence
• Health insurance (after meeting service provision)
• Staff benefits & discounts including Fitness Passport!

About you:

• Organised, adaptable and has great time management skills to stay focused in a busy clinic environment
• Looking to advance their skills in an established GP clinic
• Has a focus in proactive pet wellness.
• Ability to think for themselves and initiate own growth and goals, as well as others, within a supportive team environment
• Relationship builder with clients and staff as we are a well-established community GP clinic and strives on being part of our local community

If you are someone who prides themselves in having high standards of care and going above and beyond for our patients, clients and team then we would love to hear from you!

VetPartners is an equal opportunity employer and recognises that diversity is crucial to our success. Whatever your identity and background, if this role sounds like you, then please apply.