Lead Veterinary Nurse

Location New Zealand
Discipline: Veterinary Nurses
Job type: Permanent
Salary: DOE
Contact name: Aimee Greer

Contact email: aimee@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 4830
Published: 6 days ago

Looking for a new adventure in New Zealand? This is an exciting opportunity to enhance your career in a well-established clinic in the South Island!

Step into a leadership role in a fast-paced, dynamic veterinary environment, providing high-quality care to both companion and production animals.

The Role:

  • 4 days per week

  • Lead and mentor a dedicated team of veterinary nurses

  • Deliver high-quality nursing care including anaesthetics, hospital care, and nurse-led consultations

  • Some rostered Saturdays and weekend/public holiday on-call responsibilities

About You:

  • Vet nurse qualification with strong clinical experience

  • At least 2 years’ experience as a senior vet nurse

  • Organised, methodical, and energetic

  • Confident communicator and calm under pressure

  • Passionate about leading, mentoring, and guiding a team

  • Adaptable, eager to learn, and able to prioritise effectively in a busy environment

Why This Role:

  • Lead a supportive, professional team and make a real impact

  • Work across a variety of companion and production animal cases

  • Be part of a respected veterinary network with opportunities for professional development

  • Competitive salary

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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