Veterinary Nurse / Receptionist | CareVets Oratia

Are you an experienced Veterinary Nurse or Receptionist looking for a role where you can truly make a difference? At CareVets Oratia, we’re searching for a special person to join our lead team and help us continue providing exceptional care to our patients and outstanding service to our clients. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being busy, loves working with both animals and people, and wants to be part of a supportive team where no two days are the same. 

  • Varied nurse/reception role in supportive, busy clinic 
  • Fun, close-knit team culture with plenty of laughs
  • Opportunity to grow with a progressive, expanding clinic 

About the Clinic
CareVets Oratia is a well-established companion animal practice in the heart of the welcoming Oratia community. We’re a progressive clinic with an extended surgical caseload and a strong focus on nurse consults, including Class IV veterinary laser treatments. 

With a passionate and dedicated team, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to our furry clients and building lasting relationships with their owners. We’re a fun, busy, and supportive clinic that genuinely enjoys working together—you’ll find plenty of laughs, morning teas and coffees, and a team that has your back.  

About the Role
This is a part-time Veterinary Nurse / Receptionist role (approximately 25 hours per week), with the potential to increase as the clinic grows. 

While this role is primarily front-of-house, a Veterinary Nursing qualification is required as there will be times you’ll jump in to support the clinical team, assist with nurse consults, and help keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. 

  • Providing outstanding client service and reception support
  • Creating warm, positive client experiences from the moment they walk through the door
  • Supporting vets and nurses with day-to-day clinic operations
  • Assisting with nurse consults and clinical support when needed
  • Helping contribute ideas as the clinic continues to grow and improve  

About You 

We’re looking for someone who is: 

  • A qualified Veterinary Nurse (minimum 3+ years’ experience preferred)
  • Confident in a client-facing or reception environment
  • Someone who genuinely enjoys working with both animals and people
  • A positive team player who is flexible, open-minded, and willing to jump in wherever needed
  • Comfortable working independently as well as within a team
  • Experience with Vision software is a bonus, but not essential 

What’s on Offer? 

  • Hourly rate of $26–$31 per hour (depending on experience)
  • Part-time role (approx. 25 hours) with potential to increase as the clinic grows
  • A fantastic, fun, and supportive team culture
  • Plenty of laughs, morning teas, coffees, and a genuinely connected team
  • Strong focus on training, development, and continuous improvement
  • Opportunity to be part of a progressive clinic with nurse consults and expanded services
  • Flexible, supportive workplace with a real sense of community
  • Discounts on vet services and retail products across the CareVets network
  • Confidential counselling support available
  • Access to the wider CareVets network and support 

Apply Now 

Apply now or contact Tracey Ford at tracey.ford@carevets.co.nz to learn more about the role.

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CareVets Oratia

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Tracey Ford

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tracey.ford@carevets.co.nz