Er Veterinary Nurse – Night Shifts, Freemans Bay, Auckland

Veterinary Nurse - ER - Night shifts, Freemans Bay Auckland

Posted : 04 / 09 / 2025

Closing Date : 04 / 10 / 2025

Job Type : Permanent - Full Time

Location : ARC Central

Job Category : Veterinary Nurse

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

Why work for us?

Come and work at our Freemans Bay clinic, in the vibey central of Auckland, New Zealand.

You will have the opportunity to provide outstanding patient care and

use your nursing skills

– we expect our nurses to perform triage, place IV catheters, take blood samples, take radiographs, etc.

We have a cohesive, friendly work environment and encourage collaboration between our specialist and emergency teams.

We

invest in your development

and have motivated, experienced nurses and teachers to help you succeed.

We are

passionate about the wellbeing

of our people.

We offer wellbeing support such as free counselling services, mental health trained leadership, free flu vaccines.

Membership of the NZVNA, payment of annual practicing certificate.

In house continuing education programme, CPD allowance and paid CPD leave.

Onsite parking.

A fun work environment with an active social committee!

Coffee machine on site and a free lollyjar for the caffeine and sugar enthusiasts

Competitive hourly rate

$30 - $35 gross per hour plus 20% night and weekend allowance.

Closing date for applications is 20th September 2025.

Main responsibilities

No two days will ever be the same!

Here is a taste of what you will be involved in...

• Urgent triage following ARC protocols ( including resuscitation , stabilisation and assisting with assessment as necessary );

Assessment of the urgency and severity of presenting problems through history taking , and examination before referral to the appropriate vet .

Assessment can be via telephone or 1 : 1 consultation with patient .

Follow - up of patient test results and communication with clients where appropriate .

Administration of medications , including dose calculations, and charted instructions in a timely and accurate manner .

Provision of patient ' s basic needs ( food , water , exercise ), comfort and hygiene in accordance with practice standards .

Performing diagnostic imaging studies .

Assisting other clinical team members as required .

Maintaining high standards of infection control .

Assisting in surgery .

Preparation of notes, invoicing and liaising with clients and referring vets.

Hours of work

75 - 80 hours per fortnight

Our nurses work various shifts to fit around the clinic requirements and work life balance

Rosters are arranged up to 2 months in advance, so you have plenty of notice

Rosters include two full weekends a month.

Desired Skills and Experience

The successfulcandidate will :

Be a team player

Have at least 1 years experience post-qualification working as a full time veterinary nurse

Hold a Diploma in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology degree (overseas equivalent preferable but negotiable) or equivalent experience.

Deliver an exceptionally high standard of patient care

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Be extremely reliable & willing to work shifts, including weekends & public holidays

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