Small Animal Veterinarian - Relocate to New Zealand!

Location Whanganui
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons, Graduate Jobs
Job type: Permanent
Salary: DOE
Contact name: Aimee Greer

Contact email: aimee@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 4128
Published: about 12 hours ago

Join a friendly, well-equipped clinic on the beautiful coast in Whanganui, New Zealand, offering a rewarding career focused on companion animal care!

This full-time role starts with a mentored introduction to mixed practice through a close connection with a trusted local mixed practice before settling into a predominantly companion animal position. You’ll work alongside a two-vet team supported by seven dedicated support staff, with potential to grow the team and take on leadership responsibilities.

The Role:

  • Access to a modern clinic featuring digital radiography, in-house blood/urine diagnostics, ultrasound, endoscopy, and more
  • Supportive team culture focused on client relationships and continuity of care
  • Mentored introduction ideal for newer grads
  • Opportunities to develop special interests like orthopaedics, reproduction, or optometry

What’s on offer:

  • Funded CPD, professional registration, and relocation assistance
  • Competitive salary plus work vehicle
  • After-hours shared evenly—only 1 in 9 or 1 in 10 shifts, including one weeknight every fortnight
  • Flat management structure with direct access to leadership
  • Long-term career growth, including potential future shareholding

About You:

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Empathy, problem-solving ability, and a proactive attitude
  • NZ Veterinary Council registration or eligibility
  • Passion for companion animal medicine with a commitment to ongoing learning

If you’re ready to grow your veterinary career in a welcoming community with excellent resources and support, this could be the perfect fit.

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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