This is a rare opportunity to join one of New Zealand's leading specialist veterinary hospitals, working exclusively in companion animal emergency care while enjoying a roster that supports a healthier work-life balance.
Working Wednesday through Sunday, you'll be part of a highly collaborative emergency team delivering exceptional care to dogs and cats requiring urgent medical attention—without the requirement to work overnight shifts.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Mid week to weekend roster
- No overnight shifts
- Work alongside specialist veterinarians and experienced emergency clinicians
- State-of-the-art referral hospital with advanced diagnostic imaging, surgery, intensive care and specialist support
- Collaborative, supportive team culture with a genuine focus on clinical excellence
- Excellent opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression
- Modern facilities equipped with leading veterinary technology
This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys the pace and challenge of emergency medicine while valuing the support of a multidisciplinary referral environment. The hospital provides advanced specialist services across surgery, internal medicine, imaging, physiotherapy and 24-hour emergency care.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and manage companion animal emergency presentations
- Stabilise and treat medical and surgical emergencies
- Develop diagnostic and treatment plans
- Collaborate with specialist clinicians on complex cases
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative clinical culture
Ideally you'll have:
- Registration (or eligibility) to practise as a Veterinarian in New Zealand
- Previous companion animal experience
- Emergency or critical care experience (preferred but not essential)
- Excellent clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- A genuine passion for providing exceptional patient care
- Highly Competitive salary package
- Supportive and highly experienced emergency team
- Access to specialist referral services and mentoring
- Continuing professional development
- Modern referral hospital environment
- Excellent work-life balance with no overnight roster
- The opportunity to work in one of New Zealand's premier companion animal specialist hospitals
For a confidential discussion, contact:
Robbie McKenzie
Director | RWR Health
E:robbiem@rwrhealth.co.nz