Mixed Animal Veterinarian - Relocate to New Zealand

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

Contact email: aimee@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 5119
Published: about 9 hours ago

Ready for your next adventure in one of New Zealand’s most scenic farming regions?

This is your chance to join a thriving, privately owned mixed practice in Canterbury, just an hour from Christchurch - where no two days are the same, and the balance between rewarding clinical work and an unbeatable lifestyle truly exists.

From farm calls and herd health work to small animal surgery and diagnostics, this role offers real variety and the opportunity to further develop your skills alongside a supportive, down-to-earth team that genuinely enjoys what they do.

What’s on offer:

  • Excellent remuneration package for the right person

  • 4WD vehicle and work phone provided

  • Supportive team culture and desirable after-hours roster

  • Modern, well-equipped clinic

  • Great lifestyle location - just an hour from Christchurch and close to the Southern Alps for skiing, tramping, and outdoor adventures

The Role:
While you can expect some on-call work for emergencies, you can still expect an amazing work-life balance.

  • The successful applicant must be comfortable doing consultations, clinical diagnosis, farm service work and surgery

  • Small animal/companion animal work

  • Large animal, sheep, cow and equine work

  • Display empathy to clients and their animals

  • Strong focus on animal wellness

About you:

  • Eligible for registration in New Zealand

  • 2 or more years’ experience in mixed practice

  • Confident across both large and companion animal work, take a problem-solving approach, and enjoy collaborating within a close-knit team.

  • A positive attitude, genuine empathy for clients and their animals, and a focus on animal wellness are key.

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.
All applications will be treated in the STRICTEST CONFIDENCE