Veterinary Nurse

Kaimai Vets; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaimai Vets in Tauranga, NZ is seeking a qualified veterinary nurse with experience to join our busy team. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday with some flexibility on hours to suit the right candidate, and involves general nursing, surgical assistance, client communication and routine clinic duties.

We value care, organisation and a collaborative approach. Large animal technician experience would be a definite advantage as we care for a variety of patients and sizes in our community.

Qualifications

• Qualified vet nurse with some experience.
• Confident, caring, organised.
• Some flexibility around days and hours for the right person. Large animal technician experience would be a definite advantage.

Responsibilities

• General veterinary nursing.
• Surgical nursing and assisting with procedures.
• Cleaning and maintaining clinic areas.
• Client and general administration.
• Charging and processing accounts.
• Assisting with stock control and ordering.
• Providing a high standard of care to our patients and their owners.

Skills

Vet nursing

Surgical nursing

Large animal experience

Education

Veterinary nurse qualification

Job description

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This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position, generally 8:30am–5:00pm, with some flexibility around days and hours for the right person. You will be a qualified vet nurse with some experience who is confident, caring, organised and enjoys being part of a busy veterinary team. Large animal technician experience would be a definite advantage, as we care for animals of all shapes and sizes.

Key responsibilities

• General veterinary nursing
• Surgical nursing and assisting with procedures
• Cleaning and maintaining clinic areas
• Client and general administration
• Charging and processing accounts
• Assisting with stock control and ordering
• Providing a high standard of care to our patients and their owners

About you

• Confident, caring, organised
• Enjoys being part of a busy veterinary team
• Large animal technician experience (definite advantage)

About us

Kaimai Vets has proudly been caring for animals in our community for 22 years this October, and we have been operating in Tauranga for 10 years. We are now working from our purpose-built clinic at 216 Cambridge Road, Bethlehem. We are a well-established, locally owned veterinary practice with a strong connection to our community. We pride ourselves on providing great care for animals, their owners and our team.