Straight from employers' career sites
25 open roles, 5 posted this week. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.
VetPlus Solutions Ltd
Providing surgical nursing · Caring for hospital patients · Conducting nurse consultations
Recognised Diploma in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent qualification
Petstock Group
Providing dog grooming services · Coordinating salon bookings · Maintaining salon presentation
Professional dog grooming experience; salon experience and/or certificate; references from a grooming academy or course
Totally Vets Limited · 201-1000 employees
A progressive veterinary group providing services across multiple regions, committed to people, clients, patients, and communities.
Managing referral team · Overseeing operations · Building relationships
Proven experience in coordination, management, or operational support; outstanding communication and relationship-building skills; strong organizational and problem-solving abilities; commitment to exceptional customer service; confidence using business systems and technology.
SEA LIFE · 5001+ employees
An aquarium attraction providing marine life experiences and conservation education.
Caring for marine animals · Maintaining habitats · Promoting conservation
Exceptional attention to detail, observation, organizational, record-keeping, and communication skills; flexibility; current New Zealand working rights; physical ability to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, crouch, kneel, balance, climb heights up to 4m, and lift up to 30kg.
IDEXX · 5001+ employees
A company that designs products and services to enhance the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock.
Supervising laboratory staff · Conducting diagnostic testing · Managing laboratory operations
Bachelor of Medical Science or equivalent degree; strong experience in a haematology and biochemistry diagnostic laboratory; understanding of IANZ and ISO 17025 standards; comfortable working full-time Monday to Saturday
Animates Vetcare · 201-1000 employees
A veterinary clinic providing companion animal medical and surgical care with a focus on wellbeing and professional development.
Providing veterinary care · Leading clinical team · Mentoring staff
Veterinary qualification recognized in New Zealand and eligibility for NZVSB registration; significant companion animal clinical experience; strong communication and leadership skills.
Animates Vetcare · 201-1000 employees
A veterinary clinic providing companion animal medical and surgical care with a focus on wellbeing and professional development.
Providing medical care · Performing surgery · Building client relationships
Registration or eligibility with the Veterinary Council of New Zealand; experience in companion animal practice; confidence in general practice medicine and surgery; strong communication and client relationship skills.
Animates Vetcare · 201-1000 employees
A veterinary clinic providing companion animal medical and surgical care with a focus on wellbeing and professional development.
Providing veterinary care · Leading clinical team · Mentoring staff
Veterinary qualification recognized in New Zealand and eligibility for NZVSB registration; significant companion animal clinical experience; strong communication and leadership skills.
Animates Vetcare · 201-1000 employees
A veterinary clinic providing companion animal medical and surgical care with a focus on wellbeing and professional development.
Providing medical care · Performing surgery · Managing caseload
Registration or eligibility with Veterinary Council of New Zealand; experience in companion animal practice; confidence in general practice medicine and surgery; strong communication and teamwork.
Totally Vets Limited · 201-1000 employees
A progressive veterinary group providing services across multiple regions, committed to people, clients, patients, and communities.
Surgical nursing · Administering medications · Monitoring patients
Recognized Veterinary Nursing qualification, proven independent anaesthesia monitoring, excellent medication calculation and dispensing skills, strong attention to detail, communication and client care skills.
Hill's Pet Nutrition
Training territory managers · Delivering nutrition presentations · Building veterinary relationships
3+ yrsVeterinary Science degree or equivalent; current New Zealand Veterinary Council registration and annual practising certificate; at least 3 years small animal clinical experience; valid NZ driver’s licence
Elanco · 5001+ employees
A global animal health company developing products and services for farm animals and pets.
Providing technical training · Resolving product inquiries · Supporting clinical trials
Veterinary Medicine degree registrable in New Zealand; clinical experience in small and large animal veterinary practices; Microsoft Office proficiency; legal authorization to work in New Zealand
Totally Vets Limited · 201-1000 employees
A progressive veterinary group providing services across multiple regions, committed to people, clients, patients, and communities.
Managing referrals · Coordinating appointments · Maintaining records
Exceptional organisational and time management skills; outstanding written and verbal communication; experience in veterinary, medical or specialist administration preferred; complex diary management; accuracy; customer service; computer literacy with practice management systems; eligible to work in New Zealand.
Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)
Verifying plant procedures · Certifying meat exports · Conducting ante-mortem inspections
New Zealand registered veterinarian or eligible for VCNZ registration; full New Zealand driver's licence or eligible to convert a current overseas licence; right to work in New Zealand or eligibility to obtain it
IDEXX · 5001+ employees
A company that designs products and services to enhance the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock.
Conducting diagnostic testing · Interpreting test results · Validating laboratory results
Bachelor of Medical Science or equivalent degree; experience working in a diagnostics laboratory; understanding of IANZ and ISO 17025 standards
IDEXX · 5001+ employees
A company that designs products and services to enhance the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock.
Performing diagnostic testing · Interpreting results · Validating analyses
Bachelor of Medical Science or equivalent degree; experience in a diagnostics laboratory; haematology and biochemistry experience desired; understanding of IANZ and ISO 17025; flexible with rotating day shifts Monday-Saturday; attention to detail and communication skills.
Auckland Council · 1001-5000 employees
A local government council providing planning and resource consent services for the Auckland region.
Caring for shelter animals · Mentoring animal shelter officers · Supporting animal adoptions
Previous animal handling or husbandry experience
Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa
Managing referral caseloads · Teaching small animal surgery · Mentoring surgical residents
Veterinary degree from an AVMA-accredited or New Zealand Veterinary Council-recognised school; eligibility for full New Zealand veterinary registration; advanced training and clinical competence in small-animal soft-tissue and/or orthopaedic surgery; specialist qualification or eligibility for FANZCVS, DACVS or ECVS examinations
VetSouth · 51-200 employees
A veterinary practice providing production and companion animal services.
Leading reception team · Coordinating clinical calendar · Supporting team development
Team leadership or supervisory experience, strong planning and coordination skills, business systems proficiency, current full driver licence, availability for reasonable travel and occasional out-of-hours work.
Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)
Verifying food safety objectives · Auditing operators and processes · Facilitating market access reviews
New Zealand veterinary registration (or eligibility to obtain VCNZ registration); full, clean New Zealand driver licence (or eligibility to convert a current overseas licence); sufficient experience in processing and industry standards management
IDEXX · 5001+ employees
A company that designs products and services to enhance the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock.
Providing specialist phone consultations · Supporting clinical decision-making · Documenting consultations accurately
Recognised Veterinary Science degree; board-certified Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist (ACVIM or ECVIM) or equivalent recognised specialist qualification; veterinary registration and credentials to practise; Diplomate status
Auckland Council · 1001-5000 employees
A local government council providing planning and resource consent services for the Auckland region.
Feeding and exercising dogs · Supporting veterinary procedures · Maintaining shelter hygiene
3+ yrs3+ years’ experience in animal care or a related field; physically fit and able to handle manual tasks, including cleaning and lifting; available for rostered weekends and public holidays
Auckland Council · 1001-5000 employees
A local government council providing planning and resource consent services for the Auckland region.
Feeding and enriching dogs · Cleaning kennels · Handling dogs safely
Minimum 6-month commitment; minimum two 4-hour shifts per month
Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa
Providing nursing care · Assisting with procedures · Conducting consultations
1+ yrDiploma in Veterinary Nursing, Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, or equivalent; minimum one year of general practice experience (new graduates considered); experience with general anaesthesia and surgical nursing; eligible to work in New Zealand
Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) · 1001-5000 employees
A farmer-owned co-operative supporting herd improvement in New Zealand's dairy sector for over 115 years.
Leading laboratory team · Ensuring quality compliance · Planning laboratory workload
Proven team leadership; sound knowledge of laboratory processes and best practice; practical ISO 17025 implementation and auditing experience; working knowledge of laboratory health and safety legislation; hands-on experience with word processing, spreadsheets, LIMS, and database software
There are 25 roles open for veterinary jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 5 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Of these, 22 full time and 2 part time.
Most are in Auckland (10), Waikato (5) and Manawatū-Whanganui (5).
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There are 25 roles open for veterinary jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 5 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.
Right now, most are in Auckland (10), Waikato (5) and Manawatū-Whanganui (5). Open a region to see its veterinary jobs.
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