Veterinarian – Waikanae, Kāpiti Coast

at Animates Vetcare
Published March 14, 2025
Expires March 28, 2025
Location Waikanae, Wellington, New Zealand
Category Veterinary Practice – Small Animal  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Due to our fantastic UK Vet, returning home, Vetcare Waikanae, is seeking an experienced full-time Veterinarian, or confident recent graduate to join unique network of companion animal vets, nurses, and support staff.

 

With flexible work arrangements, this role is offering 30-40 hours per week (you choose!), with 1 Saturday in every four.

 

We are a purpose built, standalone, multi vet clinic located in the heart of Waikanae.  We are within walking distance to the train station, cafes, and supermarkets. Our fabulous and friendly team, work exceptionally well together, and support each other every day, while having fun doing what we love! We enjoy spending time socializing outside of work and ensure everybody stops to enjoy breaks as a team during the week.

Our vision is to be the best vet care practice, providing the best patient care to our clients and their pets. To get there, we need vets like you on our team.

 

Why Join Us? 

There are so many reasons why, but just to name a few:

Strong Sense of Belonging:  Our 2023 engagement survey hits home, with 98% of participants, stating they are proud to work for Animates Vetcare, and recommend us as a great place to work!

Supportive Hive Mind:   With our unique network of 30+ Veterinary professionals, help is just a Whatsapp away. Share cases and diagnostics for quick support and reassurance.

Passion for Giving Back:  We've donated over $300,000 to local animal charities and partner with HUHA during events like Cyclone Gabrielle. Enjoy Charity Scholarships and "Paws for Good" leave days to support the causes you care about.

Your Wellbeing Matters:  Enjoy wellbeing budgets for gym memberships and professional development funds to boost your skills. We support parents with paid leave and sick days for everyone from day one.

Pet Pampering Perks:  Get awesome discounts at Animates retail stores, and rest easy knowing you have significant savings to lean on when your pet needs care in our clinics.

You’ll have the latest tools:  We have a fully equipped surgery with dental x-ray, modern up-to-date laboratory, and ultrasound.

You’ll be supported:  Enjoy being part of an individual clinic with its very own culture and community, while benefiting from the backing and support of a corporate.  We have a dedicated team of clinically trained administrative professionals, who are here to help you on the ground, so you can focus on doing what you do best as a veterinarian!

 

Additional Benefits:

  • Great CPD budget.
  • Leadership development training.
  • Opportunity to apply for a membership scholarship (valued at $10,000).
  • VCNZ registration.
  • Opportunities to attend training events/conferences including Australasia’s largest veterinary conference.
  • Proudly an inclusive Rainbow Tick Certified Employer.

 

Apply now, or email recruitment@animates.co.nz for a confidential discussion to learn everything you need to know about working with us! We can share details on the company, culture, the unique environment or our clinic, salary details and more. 

 

 

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