Emergency Veterinary Nurse

Location New Zealand
Discipline: Veterinary Nurses
Job type: Permanent
Salary: $30–$35 per hour
Contact name: Aimee Greer

Contact email: aimee@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 5446
Published: 23 minutes ago

Step into a role where every shift brings adrenaline, achievement, and the chance to work with some of the brightest minds in veterinary medicine!  

This specialist and emergency hospital in central Auckland is growing - and they’re searching for experienced veterinary nurses who love fast-paced clinical action and delivering gold-standard care.

You’ll have access to leading diagnostic imaging, advanced surgical theatres, intensive care facilities, hydrotherapy and the latest tech to help animals thrive. You’ll be surrounded by specialists across multiple disciplines, always ready to collaborate and support your development.

What’s in it for you:

  • Cafés, culture and city living right outside the door
  • Full-time or part-time opportunities to suit your lifestyle
  • Hands-on nursing where your skills truly matter - triage, imaging, IV access, anaesthesia & more
  • Supportive, close-knit team culture across specialist and ECC services
  • Wellbeing support including mental-health trained leaders, free counselling & flu jabs
  • Paid CPD leave + allowance, in-house learning, NZVNA membership & APC covered
  • Secure parking, fun team socials, coffee machine & a legendary lolly jar
  • Earn $30–$35 per hour + 20% loading for nights and weekends

What you’ll be doing:
You’ll be right where the excitement happens - from urgent cases through to advanced specialty care:

  • Rapid triage and patient stabilisation
  • Collect diagnostic samples and follow up results
  • Set up and assist with imaging, procedures and surgeries
  • Monitor anaesthesia safely and effectively
  • Deliver exceptional inpatient care and hygiene standards
  • Guide clients through discharge and aftercare
  • Maintain accurate notes and assist with invoicing

About You:

  • Qualified Veterinary Nurse (Diploma or BVetTech ideal)
  • Minimum 1 year clinical experience - emergency exposure welcomed
  • Confident communicator with a strong patient-first mindset
  • Team-focused, reliable and happy working shifts, weekends & public holidays

Hours:

  • 20–80 hours per fortnight
  • Rosters organised two months ahead
  • Full-time roles include two full weekends each month

Interested in hearing more? Apply today or get in touch by calling or Whatsapping Aimee on +447835146288 or email a CV to aimee@lloydandcowan.com.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us on 028 8765 8068. If you know someone else who may be interested, why not pass this advert on to them. If we successfully place someone, you've referred to us; we'll give you £200 in high street vouchers as a way of saying thank you.
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