ER Veterinary Nurse - New Zealand

Location Auckland
Discipline: Veterinary Nurses
Job type: Permanent
Salary: $30–$35/hr + 20% night & weekend allowance
Contact name: Aimee Greer

Contact email: aimee@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 4930
Published: 3 days ago

Thinking about making the move to New Zealand, or already there and ready for a new adventure?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary Nurse passionate about emergency care and eager to take the next step in their career.

Join an independent, family-owned referral practice with state-of-the-art hospitals based in Auckland.

24/7 operation supported by a brilliant team of specialists across surgery, internal medicine, diagnostic imaging, neurology, oncology, dermatology, cardiology, and critical care. Their facilities include everything you’d expect from a top-tier referral hospital – from on-site CT and MRI, to full in-house labs, mechanical ventilation, ultrasound, and hydrotherapy services.

At this clinic, you’ll be surrounded by a team of clever, compassionate professionals who love animals, their people, and working collaboratively to deliver exceptional care.

What’s on Offer:

  • Based in the vibrant heart of Auckland

  • Competitive hourly rate: $30–$35/hr + 20% night & weekend allowance

  • A supportive, team-focused environment with specialist and emergency collaboration

  • Access to wellbeing support, free counselling, flu vaccinations & mental health-trained leaders

  • NZVNA membership and annual practising certificate paid

  • CPD allowance, paid CPD leave & in-house training opportunities

  • Onsite parking, active social committee & a great coffee machine 

What You’ll Be Doing:

No two days are the same – you’ll be hands-on with triage, patient monitoring, emergency response, anaesthetic support, diagnostic imaging, and assisting with surgery. You’ll play an essential role in patient care, ensuring every animal receives gold-standard treatment.

Hours:

  • 75–80 hours per fortnight

  • Flexible rotating rota (set up to 2 months in advance)

  • Includes two full weekends per month

About You:

  • Diploma or Bachelor-level qualification in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)

  • Minimum 1 year of full-time experience post-qualification

  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

  • Reliable, proactive and confident in an emergency environment

  • Commitment to high standards of patient care

If you’re an experienced nurse looking to take your emergency skills to the next level - in one of the most exciting cities in New Zealand - this could be the perfect move for you.

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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