Mixed Animal Veterinarian - New Zealand

Location New Zealand
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons, Large Animal Vet, Mixed Vet (Small and Large)
Job type: Permanent
Salary: DOE
Contact name: Aimee Greer

Contact email: aimee@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 3953
Published: 2 days ago

Love the outdoors and rural life? If hiking, surfing, skiing, fishing or hunting sounds like your ideal weekend – this could be the role for you!

Join a well-established mixed animal clinic based in the beautiful King Country region of New Zealand’s North Island. They’re on the lookout for an experienced veterinarian (2+ years) with a passion for sheep, beef, and dairy work to join their fun, down-to-earth team.

You’ll enjoy a true mixed practice environment, where each vet contributes across all areas. From hill country farm visits to small animal consults, no two days are the same.

What’s on offer:

  • Competitive salary (DOE)
  • Flexibility for part-time work
  • 1-in-6 afterhours rota with extra financial compensation
  • 5 weeks annual leave + day in lieu after weekend on-call
  • CPD allowance, vehicle, phone, laptop
  • NZVA & APC paid
  • Supportive team culture, with flexibility for family life

The location offers unbeatable access to outdoor activities - 30 minutes to the west coast, great hunting, tramping, and close to ski fields. Ideal for someone keen to immerse themselves in rural life while growing professionally in a collaborative, supportive environment.

About you:

  • Confident with dairy and/or sheep & beef work
  • Comfortable with small animal medicine and surgery
  • Excellent communicator who enjoys building client relationships
  • A team player with a sense of fun and community

Ready for a new adventure in New Zealand? Get in touch to learn more or express your interest 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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