Veterinary Jobs & Vet Nurse Jobs – VetEnt Vacancies

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To find out more information please email our careers team, or apply directly below.

 Large Animal Veterinarian   

Located: Darfield 

About the role:

The veterinary industry is changing continually, our equipment is state of the art and many of our services and products are innovative and ground breaking. We proudly provide these nationwide in modern vet clinics alongside rural and urban communities.

To help us to continue to do this and maintain our market leading position, we are looking for a Large Animal Veterinarian to roll up their sleeves and join our Darfield clinic.

Close to Christchurch city, Darfield is a perfect location for anyone who wants the best of both worlds with access to countless outdoor recreational activities including skiing – there are several well known ski fields nearby. It is a great area for families and keen outdoor enthusiasts, and the clinic is very well situated being right next door to possibly the best bakery in the world.

To succeed in this role you will have:

• 0 – 5 years veterinary experience (graduates can apply).
• Experience in dairy work is ideal, although not a deal breaker
• You should be organised, self-motivated, enjoy learning on the job and have a positive 'can do' attitude.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A strong customer service ethic.

Veterinary Enterprises Group Ltd is one of New Zealand’s largest vet companies with over 280 staff based in 20 locations across New Zealand.  Our mission is to provide exceptional service to the communities which we serve.

The combined knowledge pool and purchasing power of the VetEnt group guarantees our clients the best expertise and advice, competitive prices on products and product availability even in times of high demand. If you thrive on juggling a number of tasks at any one time, you will enjoy achieving in our environment.  To maintain our vision to be New Zealand's leading provider of animal health and productivity services we need you!

If you have a passion for providing innovative animal health solutions, are client centric and results driven, then this is the right role for you!

If you wish to discuss this position further, please phone Brett Pope on 027 6156762.  

If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position, please apply by emailing careers@vetent.co.nz

Wellness Programme Coordinator

Located: Te Awamutu

About the role:

Veterinary Enterprises Group Ltd is one of New Zealand’s largest vet companies with over 280 staff based in 20 locations across New Zealand.

The Wellness Programme Coordinator is a new role responsible for the end-to-end management of our wellness membership programme, ‘PetFirst’. Reporting to the Companion Animal Business Manager, the role will drive the PetFirst programme throughout all VetEnt clinics with a key focus on developing and guiding our teams to achieve and maintain optimal performance whilst ensuring the delivery of exceptional client and patient care.

This is a full time role based in Te Awamutu and there will be a requirement to travel given the nature of the role.

You will be responsible for prioritising and allocating resources to successfully achieve the programmes’ financial and strategic objectives.

Working alongside the clinic teams, you will facilitate the integration and implementation of the programme across all clinics to deliver on achieving excellent standards of care and customer satisfaction which mirrors VetEnt’s mission, values and high standards of care.

Qualifications and experience sought:

•     Veterinary nursing experience (highly desirable).
•     Previous business management and leadership experience (highly desirable).
•     Sales experience (Desirable)
•     Exemplary verbal and written communication skills.
•     Demonstrated ability to successfully coach teams.
•     Excellent relationship building skills; warm and friendly personality.
•     Responsible, organised, self-directed and efficient.

Interested? Take the next step and submit your application, including your CV and cover letter. Job Description available on application.

The listing closes 21st October 2018.

If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position, please apply by emailing careers@vetent.co.nz

Large Animal Veterinarian

Located: Ashburton

About the role:

VetEnt Ashburton (Riverside) has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic large animal veterinarian to join our team! This is a full time position which requires a candidate who is a team player and is willing to get involved in all aspects of veterinary work.
We are looking for an energetic team player who will complement our team well.  Ashburton is a perfect location for anyone who wants the best of both worlds with access to countless outdoor recreational activities including skiing – there are several well known ski fields nearby. It is a great area for families and keen outdoor enthusiasts.

Our clinic is well equipped and has a great team of progressive nurses and veterinarians.  Our Large Animal caseload is predominantly dairy with scope to get involved with deer and sheep & beef.

To succeed in this role you will have:

• 0 - 5 years veterinary experience. (Graduates welcome to apply). 
• Experience in dairy work is ideal, although not a deal breaker
• You should be organised, self-motivated, enjoy learning on the job and have a positive 'can do' attitude.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A strong customer service ethic.

VetEnt stands for "Veterinary Enterprises Group." We are one of New Zealand's largest vet companies, and operate from 21 vet clinics around the clock. Our mission is to provide exceptional service to the communities which we serve.

The veterinary industry is changing continually, our equipment is state of the art and many of our services and products are innovative and ground breaking. We have a research division as well as subsidiary companies for Grazing and Mastitis Consultancy which allows our employees opportunities to grow and maximise their potential. We proudly provide our services nationwide in modern vet clinics alongside rural and urban communities.

Join our team and you will have the support of 75 vets nationwide. The combined knowledge pool and purchasing power of the VetEnt group guarantees our clients the best expertise and advice, competitive prices on products and product availability even in times of high demand. If you thrive on juggling a number of tasks at any one time, you will enjoy achieving in our environment.  To maintain our vision to be New Zealand's leading provider of animal health and productivity services we need you!

If you have a passion for providing innovative animal health solutions, are client centric and results driven, then this is the right role for you!

If you wish to discuss this position further, please phone Brett Pope on 027 6156762.

If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position, please apply by emailing careers@vetent.co.nz

Large Animal Veterinarian

Located: Timaru

About the role:

Are you passionate about dairy, but still have an interest in sheep, beef and deer work? Do you enjoy working in a friendly, close knit practice? Are you highly motivated to providing top service to clients? Do you want a bit of autonomy and freedom? Look no further, your perfect job awaits you!

VetEnt Timaru is very excited to offer an opportunity for a large animal veterinarian to join our fun, energetic and progressive team. VetEnt Timaru is large animal practice and is supported closely by the team at Ashburton.

This role would suit someone who has a couple of years (or more) under their belt and who is looking for the next step. There is potential for growth at this practice and it could suit a vet couple who want to job share.

The seaside city of Timaru is 2 hours south of Christchurch and offers an exciting position for those that enjoy the outdoors. The city is situated at the doorstep of many inland lakes where water skiing, boating, hunting and fishing are popular summer pastimes. At least five Central South Island ski fields are within easy distance.

To succeed in this role you will have:

• 2 – 5 years veterinary experience
• Experience in dairy work is ideal, although not a deal breaker
• You should be organised, self-motivated, enjoy learning on the job and have a positive 'can do' attitude
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• A strong customer service ethic

A bit more about us:

VetEnt stands for "Veterinary Enterprises Group." We are one of New Zealand’s largest vet companies, and operate from 21 vet clinics. Our mission is to provide exceptional service to the communities which we serve.

The veterinary industry is changing continually, our equipment is state of the art and many of our services and products are innovative and ground breaking. We have a research division as well as subsidiary companies for Grazing and Mastitis Consultancy which allows our employees opportunities to grow and maximise their potential. We proudly provide our services nationwide in modern vet clinics alongside rural and urban communities.

To maintain our vision to be New Zealand’s leading provider of animal health and productivity services we need you! We are looking for experienced Veterinarians to roll up their sleeves and join our Timaru clinic. 

If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position, please apply by emailing careers@vetent.co.nz