Veterinary Associates Equine Warkworth branch is seeking applicants for a 3 day a week vet assistant/nurse position (Wednesday- Friday). This is an opportunity to work with our dedicated team in a full-service equine ambulatory practice.

The role involves assisting with lameness work ups, both trotting up, lunging and holding horses for diagnostic procedures. Assisting with radiography, endoscopy, gastroscopy and dentistry. Equipment maintenance, some administration, cleaning and driving would also be part of this role. Our Warkworth team is a small fun group, of enthusiastic, passionate staff. The caseload is mostly sport and leisure horses, with some breeding and foal work.

The candidate must be reliable and self-motivated with excellent horse handling skills (preferably experienced with racehorses and young stock). We also require a full driver's license. A veterinary nurse qualification is not required, though an advantage. Horse handling experience is essential. To be successful in this role you will need a can-do attitude, sense of humor, great communication skills and be able to multitask.

Excellent communication with staff and clients is essential as well as a passion to provide the best possible care for our patients.

Hours are from 8am-5:30pm, Wednesday through to Friday. There may be the opportunity for more days/ hours in the summertime.

Veterinary Associates Equine is an equine general and referral practice located in Karaka, New Zealand with branches in Kumeu and Warkworth.