Locum Vet Nurse - Wellington

Join our passionate team, dedicated to excellent patient and client care!

We’re looking for an experienced superstar Vet Nurse to join our Wellington team, with the opportunity to work across our Miramar, Kaiwharawhara and Petone clinics!

If you love variety, great teamwork and getting stuck into all aspects of general practice nursing, this could be the role for you. From monitoring anaesthetics and running nurse consults to developing individualised care and nutrition plans, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to use your skills while working alongside experienced, supportive teams.

This is a locum opportunity, offering you flexibility, variety and the chance to work across three fantastic clinics while still feeling part of one supportive Wellington team.

What we’re looking for:

It goes without saying, you'll be qualified, caring and have a love of animals; however these qualities are also important to us:

• You have a recognised Diploma in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent qualification
• You are enthusiastic about all-round clinical and surgical nursing with some experience working as a vet nurse
• You enjoy learning and embracing new technology
• You’re passionate about the veterinary industry and high standards of patient care
• You’ve got customer service experience, and you work well in a team
• Optional, but encouraged, love of good food, coffee and socialising!

Why you’ll love Vetcare:

At Animates Vetcare, we're committed to creating workplaces where people feel supported, valued, and connected. We invest in our teams through ongoing development opportunities, strong leadership support, and a culture that prioritises wellbeing.

As a Rainbow Tick Certified Employer, we celebrate diversity and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work.

We're also proud to be the first organisation in Aotearoa to achieve Gold Level recognition in the Mental Health First Aid Workplace Recognition Programme, reflecting our commitment to creating a workplace where people feel supported, connected, and empowered to thrive.

The Perks:

• Upgraded equipment in our clinics
• Central support team made up of experienced veterinary professionals
• The chance to be a part of a supportive local team and national clinical group
• Inclusion and diversity - We're proudly a Rainbow Tick Certified employer

We’ll help you take the next step in your veterinary nursing career. What are you waiting for?