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Veterinary Nurse Team Leader – Oncology – Freemans Bay, Auckland
Veterinary Nurse Team Leader – Oncology – Freemans Bay, AucklandArcvets • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Veterinary Nurse Team Leader – Oncology – Freemans Bay, Auckland

Veterinary Nurse Team Leader – Oncology – Freemans Bay, Auckland

Arcvets • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
5 days ago
Job description

Job Category : Veterinary Nurse Team Leader

About ARC Vets

Established in 2016, ARC Vets is an independent NZ family‑owned referral practice with two state‑of‑the‑art small animal hospitals in Auckland, ARC Central Ltd in Freemans Bay, and ARC North Ltd in Albany. We’re a 24 / 7 operation with an incredible team of specialists in surgery, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, cardiology, neurology, oncology, dermatology, and critical care. ARC North also offers hydrotherapy services.

We have all the equipment you would expect in a modern referral veterinary hospital includingfull in-house laboratory suite with Radiometer, multiparameter patient monitors, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, underwater treadmill, mechanical ventilation, on‑site CT and MRI, along with dedicated cat and dog receptions, consulting rooms and wards.

We employ clever, like‑minded people who love animals, their people and delivering an excellent, well‑rounded service.

ARC Values

Our values guide our decisions and make our organization successful.

  • We are one team
  • We do right by our patients
  • We value growth
  • We take ownership
  • We make referrals easy

Job Description

Oncology Veterinary Nurse Team Leader – Freemans Bay, Auckland

Our amazing Oncology Vet Nurse team leader has been offered a brilliant opportunity in the UK and we will be very sad to see her go. This creates a very important role in ARC Central.

Join us as a Team Leader and lead a small team (1‑2 people) of dedicated and passionate nurses in caring for a diverse range of Oncology patients with a wide range of disease processes.

We are looking for an authentic leader who will be an approachable, supportive and a positive role model for the team. They will possess excellent communication skills as well as a passion for nursing.

They will have the ability to multitask up a storm; problem solve a variety of situations all while enjoying an interactive and inclusive environment.

A veterinary nursing qualification and / or at least 3 years’ experience as a head veterinary nurse is required, specialty experience is a bonus!

As a Team Leader you will :

Lead and Develop : Mentor team members, provide guidance, and foster a collaborative environment.

Drive Results : You will have the opportunity to provide and foster outstanding patient care and use your nursing skills – we expect our nurses to place IV catheters, take blood samples, take radiographs, monitor anaesthetics, scrub into surgical procedures etc.

Grow Your Career : We invest in your development and have motivated, experienced nurses and teachers to help you succeed. We offer a CPD allowance each year as well as two CPD days a year.

Competitive hourly rate : $32 - $38 gross per hour

Hours of work : 40 hours worked during the weekdays.

Closing date for applications is 12 th December 2025.

Job tasks and responsibilities

  • Leading the Oncology nursing team and ensuring the smooth running of the Oncology department
  • Maintaining a safe working environment around the storage, preparation, administration, and handling of chemotherapy drugs
  • Building and rostering a trusting relationship with clients and providing support / advice when needed.
  • Rostering and managing leave applications for your team.
  • Attending regular team leader meetings and actively working towards the development of the clinic and the Oncology nursing team, including managing performance
  • Assisting with leading the Oncology the team and other teams within the hospital
  • Membership of the NZVNA & VECCS
  • In house continuing education programme
  • Wellbeing support such as free counselling services, mental health trained leadership, free flu vaccines
  • A fun work environment with an active social committee!
  • Onsite parking
  • Work Rights

    Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

    Desired Skills and Experience

    Skills and experience :

  • Proven leadership experience in a team environment.
  • Roster organisation and leave management will be beneficial.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills.
  • Ability to motivate and engage team members.
  • Have at least 3 years' experience working as a head veterinary nurse or hold a Diploma in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology degree (overseas equivalent preferable but negotiable) or relevant experience
  • Confidence in perfect IVC placement and blood draws
  • Drive to learn more and gain knowledge
  • Incredible fear / stress free handling
  • Be able to nurse concurrent diseases alongside a cancer diagnosis
  • Able to adapt and be flexible when plans or treatment plans change
  • Be able to work empathetically around cases that are often highly emotional
  • Have an active interest in updates in the literature and keeping on the pulse with new oncology advancements
  • Be able to work collaboratively with other departments
  • Apply now and be a part of something great!

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