Veterinary Nurse / Wellington (Casual)

SPCA; Wellington; Vor Ort; NZD 30.000 - 47.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Pet insurance

Discounts and employee benefits

On-site parking

Zusammenfassung

SPCA Wellington is seeking a qualified Veterinary Nurse for a casual role to cover leave and peak periods. Shifts run 7.30 am–4.30 pm or 8.00 am–5.00 pm with flexibility. You will assist vets, ensure surgical prep, and maintain records while supporting carers and volunteers.

The role emphasizes animal welfare, enrichment programs, and a collaborative team environment within SPCA’s centres.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in a clinical setting; shelter medicine is a bonus.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team and handle multiple tasks.
• Commitment to high standards of animal care and welfare.

Aufgaben

• Provide professional veterinary nursing care and support across animals.
• Assist vets with surgeries, treatments and prepare surgical environments.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records.
• Support foster carers and volunteers to ensure safe care.
• Deliver animal enrichment and welfare programs.

Kenntnisse

Organisational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Educate others

Animal welfare knowledge

Ausbildung

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification

Current registration

Jobbeschreibung

We have a rewarding opportunity for a qualified Veterinary Nurse to join our WellingtonCentre. This is a c asual roleworking as and when needed to cover leave and busy periods. W e are open 7 days a week, and shifts are7.30 am - 4.30 pm or 8.00 am - 5.00 pmso flexibility with shifts is ideal.

You will p rovide professional vet nursing care and support across a variety of animals (domestic, un-socialised, and wildlife) and a ssist vets with surgeries, treatments and the preparation of surgical environments. You will e nsure accurate and timely completion of documentation, reports, and records and su pport foster carers and volunteers to provide safe and consistent care. You will m aintain hygiene protocols and ensure a safe environment for animals, staff, and the public.

You will deliver animal enrichment and health programs in line with SPCA’s welfare standards and b uild strong relationships with staff, volunteers, stakeholders, and suppliers.

ABOUT YOU

You’re a calm, confident, and compassionate vet nurse who thrives in a dynamic team. You’re ready to be hands‑on, whether it’s prepping for surgery, advising a fosterer, or helping a scared stray feel safe.

Skills & Experience:

• A recognised Veterinary Nursing qualification with current registration.
• Experience in a clinical setting (shelter medicine is a bonus).
• Strong organisational, communication and multitasking skills.
• Ability to educate and support others in animal welfare best practices.
• Commitment to high standards of animal care, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

OUR PURRRKS

As part of SPCA, you’ll also enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• The opportunity to make a real difference to animal welfare across New Zealand
• A workplace culture where collaboration, development and kindness are key.
• Exclusive discounts and benefits, including pet insurance and retail offers.
• Access to 24/9 confidential wellness support.
• On-site parking available

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Centres are a hive of activity where every day is dedicated to animal welfare, community connection and making a real difference. We have Centre Managers, Vets, Vet Nurses, Animal Attendants, Foster Coordinators, Customer Services Officers and everything in between. Our people are kind, resilient, customer centric and calm under pressure.

ABOUT US

The SPCA helps protect over 30,000 animals every year. By rescuing, rehabilitating, sheltering and advocating for animals, we are directly improving their lives. Our Animal Services teams run our 28 Centres, from Kerikeri to Invercargill and they are essential in us being able to do the work we do.

We have a diverse, inclusive and values driven culture at SPCA. We value a diverse work environment because teams are stronger with different perspectives and experiences, so we welcome people from all walks of life to apply.

All applicants must possess the legal right to work in New Zealand, either as a New Zealand or Australian Citizen or by holding a valid working visa.