Senior Veterinarian

PETVET Lower Hutt veterinary clinic is based in Wellington, New Zealand. Lower Hutt is a riverside city and is an outdoor lover’s haven with nature at your doorstep. With the capital city only a 15-minute drive away you can have the best of both worlds! Take a food tour to discover the culinary delights that Wellington has to offer. To find out more about this amazing location, please visit ttps://www.newzealand.com/int/lower-hutt/

We have recently moved into a purpose built 400m2 clinic with a spacious ultrasound suite, top end digital radiography, two sterile and one nonsterile theatre. We have a solid reputation for top quality service and a strong referral base from clinics throughout Wellington, the Kapiti Coast and Wairarapa.

We offer exceptional veterinary care delivered in the form of:

• a residency trained (fellowship credentialed) Veterinarian running the referral surgical service.
• An in-house feline medicine specialist, and a referral dental service at our sister clinic.
• Full & Part time Veterinarians experienced in everyday Veterinary care.
• Graduate Veterinarians mentored by our experienced team to ensure sustainability.
• Valued nurses unparalleled in their commitment & expertise.
• A supportive and Efficient Administration team

As we continue to grow, our clinic is looking for an experienced Veterinarian to take on the role of a Senior Veterinarian. This role will be approximately 35 hours per week. We are closed on Sundays and Public holidays.

Work - life balance is important to us! PETVET has no after-hours as there is a dedicated after-hours clinic in Wellington. Salary is competitive and we want you to be happy with what we can offer. If leadership is an area of interest, this is a fantastic opportunity to step up into a role where hands-on support is provided.

 What we can offer you:

• Access to practical training programs through our purpose-built Veterinary Training Centres
• Continuing education allowance and study leave per annum
• Access to one of the strongest networks of veterinary professionals in New Zealand
• Endless opportunities with the possibility of working across any one of our NVC clinics in Australia and New Zealand.
• Sponsorship and a Visa for you and your dependants, if applicable. 

 What you can offer us:

• BVSc (or its equivalent) and registration to practice in New Zealand
• A minimum of 4 years’ practical experience
• Development of a special interest / skill (imaging, medicine, oncology, surgery etc)
• An interest in leadership
• Exceptionally high standards of care with a proactive and accountable attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated client relationship building skills
• A hard working and a hands-on approach to your work
• Effective time management and organisation skills
• There is the opportunity to be involved in the Police Dog Breeding Centre whelping service if desired. (with generous remuneration)

For further information, please visit http://www.petvet.net.nz/  

What makes us different?

We believe that if we put our people first, the results will follow. We achieve this through having a highly qualified Veterinary Surgeon as our General Manager – Veterinary Services, who keeps our clinical standards at the forefront of business decisions. We achieve it through our Veterinary Training Centres – industry firsts where we offer practical CPD in everything from behaviour through to orthopaedic surgery – so that you have the skills and confidence to care for every pet who comes through your clinic doors. Click here to see more! https://veterinarytrainingcentre.com.au

Sounds great! How do I apply?

Please contact Jwan Kattan, Recruitment Team Leader, via jwan.kattan@vet.partners or Apply Now.