Veterinarian

SPCA; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

CPD reimbursement

CPD leave (5 days)

VIN/NZVA membership fees

Pet insurance discounts

Wellness support

Meaningful shelter work

Job summary

SPCA Auckland Mangere is seeking a Veterinarian to join a dedicated veterinary team, delivering high-quality care across a diverse caseload. You will perform routine and non-routine surgeries, provide clinical consultations, and contribute to animal welfare projects in a busy shelter environment.

You will work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with two weekend shifts per month, supported by a Head Veterinarian and Head Nurse. A strong team and ongoing CPD are offered to develop your skills.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Veterinarian with current NZ registration.
• Ideally 2+ years in clinical practice.
• Experience performing routine and non-routine surgical procedures.
• Strong clinical judgement and decision-making.
• Ability to manage stressful situations with empathy and professionalism.
• Full New Zealand driving licence.
• Experience in high-volume spay/neuter is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality veterinary care to animals in SPCA's care.
• Perform routine and non-routine surgical procedures and clinical consultations.
• Make veterinary decisions balancing welfare with resources.
• Maintain accurate medical records and reports.
• Implement SPCA policies and professional standards.
• Contribute to animal welfare initiatives and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Vets, Nurses, care teams, volunteers and external vets.

Skills

Clinical veterinary skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Empathy under pressure

NZ driving licence

Education

Veterinary degree & NZ registration

Job description

MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH VETERINARY CARE

As a Veterinarian at SPCA Auckland Mangere, you'll combine your clinical expertise with your passion for animal welfare to provide high-quality care to animals who have nowhere else to turn. You'll work as part of our veterinary team, providing clinical care across a diverse caseload, performing routine and non-routine surgery, supporting animal welfare initiatives and making veterinary decisions that put the welfare of animals in our care first.

You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to process improvement, develop your veterinary skills through CPD and professional development, and support SPCA's animal welfare work through assessments and expert veterinary reports.

• Veterinarian – SPCA Auckland Mangere Centre
• Permanent – Full-Time
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday8am-4:30pm
• Two weekend shifts per month (9am-4pm)with a day off in lieu
• Join a team of 7 Veterinarians,18 Veterinary Nurses and supported by a Head Veterinarian and Head Nurse

ABOUT YOU

You're a qualified veterinarian with solid clinical experience and a genuine commitment to animal welfare. You enjoy working as part of a team, are confident managing a varied caseload and bring strong organisation, communication and clinical decision-making skills to your work.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality veterinary care and treatment to animals in SPCA's care.
• Perform routine and non-routine surgical procedures and provide clinical consultations and medical case workups.
• Make veterinary decisions that balance animal welfare with the feasibility of treatment and available Centre resources.
• Maintain accurate medical records, veterinary reports and other documentation.
• Implement SPCA policies, procedures and professional standards, including animal health, hygiene and infection control practices.
• Contribute to animal welfare initiatives, process improvement projects and the achievement of Centre and organisational goals.
• Work collaboratively with Vets, Veterinary Nurses, animal care teams, volunteers and external veterinary professionals.

What we're looking for

• Fully qualified Veterinarian with current professional registration.
• Ideally, at least two years' experience in clinical practice.
• Experience performing both routine and non-routine surgical procedures.
• Strong clinical veterinary skills and sound professional judgement.
• Ability to manage stressful or emotional situations while retaining empathy and professionalism.
• Full New Zealand driving licence.
• Experience in high-volume spay/neuter programmes is an advantage – but don't worry! As part of our large and experienced team, there will be plenty of opportunity to upskill and a full induction is provided.

OUR PURRRKS

This is more than just a veterinary role, it's an opportunity to use your clinical skills to directly improve the lives of animals, and we want you to have the support, development and resources to do your best work.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Paid birthday leave because your special day deserves to be yours!
• Up to $2,000 in Continuing Professional Development expenses reimbursed.
• 5 days of CPD leave per year.
• Reimbursement or payment of annual VIN, APC, and NZVA membership fees (after commencement).
• Exclusive employee discounts and benefits, including pet insurance and retail offers.
• Access to 24/7 confidential wellness support.
• Meaningful work that directly improves the lives of animals across New Zealand.
• The opportunity to build your experience in shelter medicine and contribute to animal welfare on a broader scale.

We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All candidates must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.