VETERINARIAN |NEW ZEALAND, Havelock Area

Optivet

Havelock North, Hawke's Bay
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

Closing Date: 2025-10-14Job Type: PermanentJob Level: SkilledExperience: Between 3 - 5 YearsEE/AA: NoSummaryAre you an experienced companion animal veterinarian?Would you like to join a fun, supportive, progressive team in a sunny location? This might be exactly what you’re looking for!Our clients want to welcome a full-time, experienced veterinarian to their family. They are a busy Best Practice accredited companion animal clinic in Havelock North and offer a full range of services, including on-site Idexx blood testing, digital X-ray, dental X-ray, ultrasound, and endoscopy.Havelock North is an affluent small town in Hawkes Bay with great beaches, wineries, and restaurants. The clinic has motivated clients who like to pursue Best Practices, and they always strive to provide the very best care for their patients. The client can offer complicated case referrals to Massey and Auckland.This full-time position includes rostered weekends (1 in 5) and on-call work. After-hours services are shared between themselves and two other local clinics. Salary is negotiable. The roster is flexible to allow for time off. They would be open to the idea of a 4-day week.You would be joining a team of 3 amazing full-time and 2 wonderful part-time vets who work alongside 8 brilliant vet nurses. The clinic is proud to be one of the few independent clinics left! It has a friendly, supportive team that gets along well. Everyone has a great sense of humour and enjoys a bit of fun and laughter.So, if you are a friendly, knowledgeable veterinarian with great people skills, good time management, and the ability to work confidently both independently and as part of our fun team, please apply!We look forward to hearing from you!Applications and CVs can be emailed to amanda@optivet.co.za or apply online.Support with relocation and Visa'sDescription

Ensure all team members provide quality and ethical care to all clients and their pets.
Assess and examine and diagnose patients’ medical issues.
Perform surgery, dress and treat wounds.
Perform diagnostic laboratory, imaging and ultrasound testing where required.
Prescribe medication.
Promote preventative care by advocating and administering routine vaccinations and immunisations.
Educate clients on positive lifestyle choices for pets.
Euthanise patients if and when needed.
Ensure compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statutes, policies, and procedures.
Maintain patients’ medical records.

Minimum Requirements

BVSc Degree from the University of Pretoria
SAVC Registration
Updated CPD Points
Strong clinical and diagnostic skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Dedication to continuing education and professional growth.
A love for animals and a commitment to their well-being.

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