Veterinary Nurse - Waikanae

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

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

Wellness budget

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Animates Holdings NZ Ltd. is seeking a motivated Veterinary Nurse for our Waikanae Veterinary Clinic on the Kapiti Coast. This full-time role involves hands-on clinical work, surgery, anaesthesia, diagnostics, and client support within a supportive team.

The successful candidate will have at least 1 year of clinical experience and be confident in medical and surgical nursing, anaesthesia monitoring, and patient care. A positive, detail-oriented team player will thrive in our busy environment.

Qualifications

• A qualified Veterinary Nurse with at least 1 year of clinical experience.
• Confident in both medical and surgical nursing.
• Skilled in anaesthesia monitoring and patient care.
• Organised, adaptable, and able to thrive in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Active involvement in all aspects of patient care, surgery, anaesthesia, diagnostics and client support.
• Supportive role within a busy hospital team.
• Deliver high standards of patient care and teamwork.

Skills

Vet Nursing

Anaesthesia monitoring

Medical & Surgical nursing

Organised & multitasking

Team player

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Patient care focus

Education

Qualified Veterinary Nurse

Job description

Join a supportive, experienced team where your nursing skills are valued, your development is encouraged, and work-life balance genuinely matters.

Our Waikanae Veterinary Clinic, is a busy, well-established small animal practice located on the stunning Kapiti Coast. We're looking for a motivated and compassionate Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and highly supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a vet nurse who enjoys hands-on clinical work, values high standards of patient care, and wants to be part of a team that genuinely enjoys working together.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working 40 hours per week, Mondays to Fridays, with 1 in 4 Saturdays.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Located just a short walk from Waikanae train station, our clinic offers the perfect balance of career satisfaction and coastal lifestyle. Spend your downtime enjoying beautiful beaches, scenic bush walks, water sports, great cafés, and some of the region's best local dining.

Our modern, well-equipped hospital includes:

• Fully equipped surgical suite
• Digital X-ray facilities
• Modern anaesthetic monitoring equipment
• In-house laboratory facilities

As a Veterinary Nurse with our team, you'll be actively involved in all aspects of patient care, surgery, anaesthesia, diagnostics, and client support. Our nurses play a vital role in the hospital, and your skills and expertise will be highly valued.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• A qualified Veterinary Nurse with at least 1 year of clinical experience
• Confident in both medical and surgical nursing
• Skilled in anaesthesia monitoring and patient care
• Organised, adaptable, and able to thrive in a busy environment
• A positive team player who enjoys supporting colleagues
• An excellent communicator with both clients and team members
• Detail-oriented with strong multitasking abilities
• Passionate about delivering exceptional patient care

What We Offer

• A welcoming and close-knit team culture
• Modern facilities and equipment
• A generous CPD allowance, including opportunities to travel for learning and development
• An annual wellness budget
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support services
• Significant staff discounts across Animates retail stores and veterinary clinics
• Team dinners, social events, and celebrations throughout the year
• Involvement in local community initiatives and events
• Recognition awards that celebrate success and excellence
• A genuine commitment to work-life balance

If you're looking for a clinic where you'll be supported, appreciated, and given opportunities to grow while enjoying an outstanding coastal lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you.