VetPartners Australia and New Zealand Looking for Vet Nurse at Lower Hutt, Wellington Region, New Zealand Full Time

This is a full-time, permanent role working 40 hours per week.

We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and are looking for someone with compassion and a positive outlook who enjoys dealing with both people and animals.

Our clients are great to deal with and we have an excellent reputation for friendly personal service, so we are looking for someone who understands the special bond between owners and their pets and the role their vet plays to enhance that relationship.

You will be working alongside other experienced nurses with responsibilities that include general and surgical nursing as well as some reception and administration tasks. Duties are shared amongst our nursing team, so everyone gains experience, and no one gets bored.

What’s on offer:

• We support continuing education and pay for CPD courses
• We provide FREE access to our purpose-built veterinary training centre
• To achieve a decent work/life balance our clinic roster aims to provide a mix of shorter and longer days and extended weekends whenever possible
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Staff benefits and discounts
• Access to one of the largest network of veterinary professionals in New Zealand and Australia
• Paid parental leave with a return to work bonus
• A close-knit team with a positive team culture of inclusion and support

What we are looking for:

• Appropriate Veterinary Nursing qualifications
• High standards of patient care and welfare
• A hard working and a hands-on approach to your work
• An ability to work efficiently, both independently and as part of the team
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Effective time management and organisation skills
• Positive and solutions focused while being proactive and organised