We are Wellington’s only after-hours emergency vet clinic, and we pride ourselves on providing an excellent level of care and service for all companion animal pets and their families in the Wellington region, 365 days per year. We are looking for part-time and full-time experienced vet nurses to join our fun and cohesive team.

Our vision is for all pets to have access to the highest quality emergency and critical veterinary care during overnight and weekend hours. We practice team-based care, fostering a culture of learning and team growth to guarantee the best possible outcomes for our patients.

We thrive on an extremely varied caseload and our nursing team enjoys the variety of triaging incoming patients, looking after our hospital patients, intensive care and surgical nursing. There are multiple opportunities for ongoing learning and development, and you will be well supported in this role.

We are well equipped with all the usual toys including digital radiography, ultrasound and a full in-house laboratory.

We are open overnight from 7pm on weeknights and all weekends and public holidays. We can provide some flexibility, but candidates must be available to work at least one overnight shift per week as well as some evening and weekend shifts.

The role includes: 

• Triage of incoming patients
• IV placements, venipuncture and running laboratory tests
• Surgical nursing and anaesthetic monitoring
• Radiography
• Critical care of our hospital patients
• Involvement in case management and planning

The ideal candidate must: 

• Hold a recognised Veterinary Nursing qualification
• Have a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience
• Display a high standard of care and empathy to both patients and clients
• Be passionate about their veterinary nursing career
• Be eager to learn and up skill
• Show excellent initiative
• Thrive and work well under pressure
• Be committed to ongoing professional development

We offer: 

• Flexibility around the number of weekly shifts
• A competitive hourly rate which is regularly reviewed
• An annual CPD allowance. CPD is encouraged and well supported
• A fun and cohesive work environment and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team

Applicants must have NZ residency or hold a valid NZ work visa.

Please apply with your CV and a cover letter, or email should you like to discussion the position further:

Sally Cory

manager@wahvc.co.nz

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