If you’re looking for variety, autonomy, and an incredible lifestyle, this is a role worth exploring!
Join a modern, purpose-built hospital in the beautiful Bay of Islands and tailor your caseload to suit your strengths - small animals, farm work, equine support, or a blend of it all.
Live Where Others Come to Holiday
The Bay of Islands is famous for its warm climate, sparkling coastline, and relaxed pace of life. It attracts people from all over the world who fall in love with the beaches, boating, forests, and welcoming community. It’s the perfect setting if you want a rewarding career without compromising lifestyle.
About the Role:
This mixed position is designed to be flexible. Whether you prefer small animals, enjoy large animal work, or want to dabble in equine without carrying the full load, the role can be shaped around you.
Large Animal Work:
Farm visits take you through some of the region’s most spectacular landscapes - Hokianga, Whangaroa, the Bay of Islands, and countless hidden gems. The caseload is primarily dairy, with some beef, low sheep numbers, and a steady stream of lifestyle blocks. You may occasionally triage horses, but equine cases can easily be handed over to the more equine-focused vets on the team.
What’s on Offer:
Salary NZD$120k–$160k+, depending on experience
9–10 weeks annual leave
Flexible rota and relaxed on-call rotation
Fully equipped vehicle for ambulatory work
Relocation support + visa sponsorship
Supportive, experienced mixed team
Pathways for leadership and future partnership for those interested
Modern, newly built hospital with excellent facilities
About You:
A mixed veterinarian with around 3–10 years’ experience
Confident in either small, large, or mixed caseloads - your strengths will set the direction
Someone who values a collaborative, low-ego team culture
Interested in career development or leadership
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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