Veterinarian

Vets Central Pty; Waiheke; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pawesome incentive program

CPD support $1,500/yr

VC Academy access

Collaborative team environment

Parental leave

Job summary

Vets on Waiheke, part of the Vets Central network, seeks an experienced Veterinarian to join our full-time team on Waiheke Island. You will manage a predominantly small animal caseload with opportunities in surgery and after-hours care, in a supportive, community-focused practice.

Hold a BVSc or equivalent and be eligible for NZ registration; 3–5 years of veterinary experience recommended; enjoy sole-charge consultations and a varied mix of cases in a lifestyle-focused island setting.

Qualifications

• Hold a BVSc or equivalent and be eligible for veterinary registration in New Zealand.
• Have approximately 3–5 years of veterinary experience.
• Confident managing consultations and surgical cases.
• Comfortable with sole-charge consultations and responsibilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage a predominantly small animal caseload with some mixed-practice work.
• Conduct consultations, perform surgeries and participate in after-hours care.
• Build lasting relationships with clients and integrate into the island community.

Skills

Sole-charge consultations

Surgical capability

Client relationships

After-hours roster

Mixed-practice experience

Education

BVSc or equivalent

Job description

• Competitive salary package aligned with experience

About Us

Imagine finishing your working day with a walk along the beach, enjoying a sunset overlooking the vineyards, or spending your days off exploring one of New Zealand's most beautiful island destinations. At Vets on Waiheke, this could be your everyday lifestyle!

Located just a short ferry ride from Auckland, Waiheke Island offers the perfect balance of relaxed coastal living, a welcoming community and easy access to the city. With stunning beaches, award-winning wineries, scenic walking trails and a vibrant local food scene, it's a pretty special place to call home At Vets on Waiheke, we're proud to provide high-quality wellness, surgical and emergency care to our island community, combining excellent veterinary medicine with the friendly, personal approach of a close-knit local practice.

Our well-equipped clinic sees everything from routine wellness consultations through to surgery and emergency cases. While our caseload is predominantly small animal, there's also the variety of mixed-practice work that comes with supporting the wider Waiheke community.

We're now looking for an experienced Veterinarian to join our team on a full-time basis and enjoy everything island life has to offer.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident Veterinarian who enjoys the variety of general practice, values clinical autonomy and is looking for a lifestyle that's a little different from the everyday. You'll enjoy a varied caseload across consultations, surgery and after-hours care, with some mixed-practice work adding to the diversity of the role.

We're looking for someone confident with sole-charge consultations and surgery, who enjoys building relationships with clients and being an important part of the local community.

What the role offers:

• Full-time position 76 hours per fortnight
• A four-day working week, plus participation in the weekend and after-hours roster
• A predominantly small animal caseload with some mixed-practice work
• A combination of consultations, surgery and emergency cases
• The opportunity to work alongside a supportive veterinary and nursing team
• Clinical variety, autonomy and the opportunity to build lasting relationships with clients
• The chance to swap the daily commute and city rush for the relaxed pace of island living

About You

We'd love to hear from you if you:

• Hold a BVSc or equivalent and are eligible for veterinary registration in New Zealand
• Have approximately 3–5 years of veterinary experience
• Are confident managing consultations and surgical cases
• Are comfortable with sole-charge consultations and responsibilities when required
• Are confident participating in an after-hours and weekend roster
• Enjoy the variety of mixed practice while working predominantly across small animal cases
• Bring a collaborative, practical and team-focused approach to your work
• Have a genuine interest in becoming part of a close-knit island community

Strong surgical capability and experience with more advanced surgical techniques would be highly regarded.

Why Join Vets on Waiheke?

Because a great career should come with a great lifestyle! Working at Vets on Waiheke offers more than just a rewarding veterinary role. It's an opportunity to enjoy a different pace of life, become part of a welcoming island community and make the most of your time outside of work.

• Beachside living: Spend your downtime exploring beautiful beaches, swimming, kayaking or simply relaxing by the water.
• Food, wine and everything in between: Discover boutique vineyards, fantastic restaurants, local markets and charming cafés.
• The great outdoors: Make the most of scenic coastal walks, cycling trails and outdoor adventures right on your doorstep.
• A welcoming community: Enjoy the friendly, connected feel of island life, where you'll get to know your clients and become a familiar face in the community.
• The best of both worlds: Enjoy the peace of island living while remaining connected to Auckland by ferry.

And while the lifestyle is a pretty big drawcard, you'll also enjoy the support, benefits and professional network that come with being part of Vets Central.

Our Vet benefits include:

• Competitive remuneration based on your skills and experience
• You're Pawesome: Our long-term incentive program, providing eligible permanent Veterinarians with an additional 10% of ordinary earnings after three years of service
• Generous CPD support: $1,500 per year towards continuing professional development
• Learning & development: Access to ongoing professional development and the broader Vets Central veterinary network through VC Academy
• A supportive team: Work alongside experienced clinicians and nurses in a collaborative practice
• Paid Puurental leave (because pets are family too!) and parental leave schemes