Vet Nurse - (Full-time) - Petone
Animates Vetcare · 201-1000 employees
What the role involves
- Providing nursing care
- Assisting in surgeries
- Supporting clients
What they ask for
Qualified for NZ as a vet nurse; calm under pressure; kind to patients, clients, and teammates; comfortable communicating with clients; enthusiasm and teamwork valued.
- Professional licence or registration
About the job
VET NURSE WANTED - SCRUBS BY DAY, SALT AIR BY ARVO 🌊
We're a busy, well-equipped vet clinic just minutes from the beach, and we're looking for a Vet Nurse who loves animals (yes, we know it's a cliché), enjoys a good laugh, and wants to work in a clinic that genuinely feels like a great place to be.
We're offering a permanent full-time position with weekends on rotation and the occasional public holiday.
If you're a team player who enjoys a fast-paced environment, values great patient care, and likes working with supportive, down-to-earth people, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Get Up To
- Proper hands-on nursing (not just holding animals)
- Working in a clinic with all the bells and whistles
- Puppy preschool - tiny chaos, maximum cuteness
- A team that has each other's backs and laughs along the way
Real breaks. Real coffee. Real humans The Kind of Vet Nurse We're After
- You don't need to be perfect - just:
- Qualified for NZ
- Calm under pressure (or at least good at faking it)
- Kind to patients, clients, and teammates
- Comfortable chatting to clients in a way they actually understand
- Experience is great, but enthusiasm counts just as much - there's plenty of room to grow with us.
The Perks
- A clinic that's growing and keen to invest in you (generous CPD budget)
- Vets who value their nurses (and say thank you)
- Fair pay, fair rosters, and a life outside work
- The beach just a short walk away
Why You'll Love Working at Vetcare:
At Vetcare, we're dedicated to making the world a happier place through the love of pets. You'll join a supportive and passionate team where everyone works together to provide the best possible care for our patients, clients, and each other.
We're proud of our inclusive culture and values of Passion, Authenticity, Care, Knowledge, and Togetherness. As a Rainbow Tick Certified Employer, we 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 the wellbeing of our people and creating a workplace where everyone feels supported and connected.
If you want a vet nursing role where you're valued, supported, and still have energy left at the end of the day - this could be your sign.