Large Animal Veterinarian - Relocate to New Zealand!

Location Taranaki
Discipline: Veterinary Surgeons, Large Animal Vet
Job type: Permanent
Salary: DOE
Contact name: Aimee Greer

Contact email: aimee@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 4710
Published: about 21 hours ago

Imagine advancing your veterinary career while living in one of the most stunning regions of New Zealand.

With opportunities to work across both production and companion animals, you’ll join a friendly, professional team that values collaboration, innovation, and work-life balance.

Whether you’re an experienced vet or looking for flexible locum work, now is the perfect time to make the move and enjoy a lifestyle packed with surf, mountains, and vibrant local communities.

What’s on offer:

  • Competitive salary tailored to your experience

  • Collaborative, values-driven culture

  • 4.5-day work week for full-time staff

  • Paid lunch breaks, flexible hours, generous CPD allowance, and study leave

  • NZVA membership and Veterinary Council registration covered

  • Health insurance and income protection

  • Supportive teams across clinical, dairy, technician, and nursing services

Facilities:

  • Newly renovated companion animal department with six consult rooms, three theatres, dental suite, isolation ward, full IDEXX lab, digital X-ray, ultrasound, and dental X-ray

  • Production animal support: average herd size 350 cows, fully equipped 4WD vehicles, expert guidance in reproduction, mastitis, nutrition, and Welfarm, with regular peer collaboration

About You:

  • Experienced veterinarians with a current NZ driver’s licence

  • Commitment to high-quality clinical care and client service

  • Strong communicator and supportive team player

  • Motivated to develop and expand your skills

Why Taranaki:
Nestled between surf beaches and the stunning Mount Taranaki, this region offers the perfect work-life balance. Enjoy outdoor adventures, a vibrant local culture, and a lifestyle few places can match - all while advancing your veterinary career.

Interested in hearing more? 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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