Vet Nurse - (Full-time) - Petone

Animates Holdings NZ Ltd; Wellington; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous CPD budget

Vets value nurses

Fair rosters

Beach nearby

Job summary

Vetcare in Wellington is seeking a Vet Nurse who loves animals, enjoys a good laugh, and wants to work in a clinic that truly feels like a great place to be.

You'll do hands-on nursing in a well-equipped clinic, with a team that supports you and values patient care. NZ qualification is preferred; enthusiasm counts just as much as experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified for NZ
• Calm under pressure
• Kind to patients, clients and teammates
• Comfortable talking to clients in clear terms
• Experience welcomed; enthusiasm counts

Responsibilities

• Provide proper hands-on nursing (not just holding animals)
• Work in a well-equipped clinic
• Be part of a supportive, down-to-earth team

Skills

Nursing skills

Team player

Client communication

Calm under pressure

Education

NZ veterinary nurse qualification

Job description

We're a busy, well-equipped vet clinic just minutes from the beach, and we're looking for a Vet Nurse who loves animals (yes, we know it's a cliché), enjoys a good laugh, and wants to work in a clinic that genuinely feels like a great place to be.

We're offering a permanent full-time position with weekends on rotation and the occasional public holiday.

If you're a team player who enjoys a fast-paced environment, values great patient care, and likes working with supportive, down-to-earth people, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Get Up To

• Proper hands-on nursing (not just holding animals)
• Working in a clinic with all the bells and whistles
• A team that has each other's backs and laughs along the way
  Real breaks. Real coffee. Real humans

The Kind of Vet Nurse We're After

• You don't need to be perfect - just:
• Qualified for NZ
• Calm under pressure (or at least good at faking it)
• Kind to patients, clients, and teammates
• Comfortable chatting to clients in a way they actually understand
• Experience is great, but enthusiasm counts just as much - there's plenty of room to grow with us.

The Perks

• A clinic that's growing and keen to invest in you (generous CPD budget)
• Vets who value their nurses (and say thank you)
• Fair pay, fair rosters, and a life outside work
• The beach just a short walk away

Why You'll Love Working at Vetcare:

At Vetcare, we're dedicated to making the world a happier place through the love of pets. You'll join a supportive and passionate team where everyone works together to provide the best possible care for our patients, clients, and each other.

We're proud of our inclusive culture and values of Passion, Authenticity, Care, Knowledge, and Togetherness. As a Rainbow Tick Certified Employer, we encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work.

We're also proud to be the first organisation in Aotearoa to achieve Gold Level recognition in the Mental Health First Aid Workplace Recognition Programme, reflecting our commitment to the wellbeing of our people and creating a workplace where everyone feels supported and connected.

If you want a vet nursing role where you're valued, supported, and still have energy left at the end of the day - this could be your sign.