Ourvets St Albans - Companion Animal Veterinarian Opportunity - Christchurch

OurVets St Albans - Companion Animal Veterinarian Opportunity- Christchurch

Position type :

Companion Animal Veterinarian

At OurVets, you'll be part of a close-knit team.

Your role will encompass a balanced mix of consults and surgery, working alongside our experienced veterinarians and veterinary nurses.

Our clinic is well-equipped to support areas of special interest, and you'll enjoy a varied caseload.

This role would be well suited to a confident small animal veterinarian with at least a few years of experience, who would enjoy the opportunity for surgery up to 2 days per week on average.

What we offer

Work / life balance :

29.5 hours across a 4-day week with a mix of longer and shorter days.

No regular after-hours or on-call duties, with a backup roster approximately 3-4 times per year.

Only 1 : 5 Saturdays and no public holidays.

Supportive team culture :

Enjoy the camaraderie of a multi-veterinary team, a large group of skilled veterinary nurses and a dedicated reception team, and a fun, friendly, supportive working environment.

We welcome and support areas of special interest; our teams include acupuncture, BOAS, ultrasound, behaviour, surgery and endocrinology.

Competitive remuneration :

Your experience is reflected in generous compensation and benefits.

Professional development :

Access CPD allowance, study leave, and FREE use of our Veterinary Training Centre.

Practice manager focused on fostering development and supporting personal growth.

Wellbeing support :

Access to EAP services, wellbeing gateway app, Fitness Passport and health insurance benefits.

About our clinic :

We strive to create an environment where veterinary professionals can flourish, ensuring the best standards of care for our patients and fostering strong relationships with pet owners.

Dynamic clinic :

Experienced multi-veterinary team with a strong veterinarian : nurse ratio — great collaboration with our sister clinics OurVets Parklands and Halswell.

Promotion of Veterinary Excellence :

Our primary focus is on preventative medicine through our Best for Pet membership program.

Equipped with :

In-house laboratory, digital x-ray, quality ultrasound, and emergency and critical care equipment for managing complex clinical cases.

Community engagement :

We collaborate closely with local referral practices, fostering a supportive network.

We also work with local NZ Police Dogs.

We also have an in-house dental referral service, provided by an experienced dental veterinarian, allowing you the flexibility to refer those tricky dental procedures with ease.

Looking for you :

BVSc qualified (or equivalent) and registered, or eligible to practice in New Zealand.

3+ years of experience, comfortable with routine surgery and consultations.

We are looking for a collaborative team player, who is able to utilise our wonderful nurses effectively, and enjoys being part of a close-knit team.

We thrive as a team working at a fast pace while having a laugh — if this sounds like you we would love to connect!

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