Veterinary Services & Animal Welfare (Farming, Animals & Conservation)Bay of Islands Veterinary Services is looking for a Full Time, Senior, Vet Nurse to join our rapidly expanding team in the beautiful, subtropical, Far North of New Zealand. The successful applicant will be either, in your final year of Diploma study, or qualified to at least Diploma level. Just as importantly, you will be fun, motivated and work well within a team.We require someone available to work full days, at least four days per week. We would consider a job share role for the right applicant(s). You would also join our after hours roster assisting with Saturday morning clinics and supporting Vets after hours. Nurses are compensated generously for afterhours availability.We have a policy of strongly encouraging a healthy work life balance and our location lends itself well to achieving that. From beautiful beaches, water sports, lots of sheltered boating as well as open ocean access, forest walking and mountain biking, there is something for everyone. Being a tourist destination, we are not short on cafes and restaurants. The region also boasts a number of wineries and craft breweries that offer tastings.Bay of Islands Vets is an independent, private, mixed practice with 5 clinics spread across the Bay of Islands, servicing companion animals, farm animals and equine. Companion animals are attended from 3 of our four branch clinics as well as our central Kerikeri clinic which is the hub for more complex cases and serves as our afterhours clinic.The practice has DR xray, dental, ultrasound, in house labs, orthopaedic kit (TPLO), as well as plenty of GA monitoring equipment, fluid pumps etc to make your job easier.Being a large practice with 16 vets, a mix of full and part time, large and small animal focused, we have a diverse team with varied interests. Our workload is highly varied from routine desex surgeries and vaccinations to a growing caseload of complex orthopaedic patients, and everything in between.Our practice has strong relationships with local animal charities, Bay of Islands Animal Rescue, Coast to Coast Cat Rescue and the SPCA. We are also actively involved and sponsor the newly established Kiwi Coast Kiwi Rehab Unit now operating in the Bay of Islands.All of our nurses share duties between our main Kerikeri clinic and the branch clinics. This gives flexibility to cover absences for annual leave and sickness, which benefits both team members and the practice.The practice covers the cost of membership of NZVNA and Registration with AVPRC. CPD is encouraged with financial support for appropriate activities.Remuneration will be commensurate with experience.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?How many years' experience do you have as a veterinary nurse?How many years' experience do you have as a perioperative / surgical nurse?Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.#J-18808-Ljbffr
