Veterinary Nurse (Maternity Cover) 

Join an award-winning clinic and make a real impact in a supportive, close-knit team.

CareVets Wainuiomata is looking for an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our team on a 10-month maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a busy, well-supported clinic where your skills will be valued and utilised across a wide range of nursing duties.

• Award-winning, community-focused clinic with a loyal client base

• Skilled, collaborative nursing team with strong clinical support

• Modern facilities with full in-house lab and surgical capability

About the Clinic
CareVets Wainuiomata is an award-winning, community-focused practice with a dedicated and collaborative team who pride themselves on delivering the highest standard of care.

Our clinic is well-equipped with full in-house lab and surgical facilities, allowing us to provide comprehensive care to our patients. We have a loyal and established client base and a supportive, communicative team culture where everyone works together to achieve the best outcomes. 

About the Role
As a Veterinary Nurse at CareVets Wainuiomata, you will play a key role in supporting our veterinary team and delivering high-quality patient care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing high-quality nursing care, ensuring patient comfort and wellbeing
• Assisting veterinarians with consultations, diagnostics, and surgery
• Monitoring anaesthesia and patient recovery
• Performing laboratory tasks including sample collection and in-house testing
• Preparing and maintaining surgical and treatment areas
• Communicating with clients and providing education and support
• Maintaining accurate patient records and clinic protocols
• Conducting nurse consultations

This is a full-time, fixed-term role (10 months) with a roster that includes 1 in 3 Saturdays.

About You
You will bring:

• A veterinary qualification registrable in New Zealand
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a companion animal clinic
• Strong clinical nursing skills, including anaesthesia and patient care
• Excellent communication skills and a professional, friendly manner
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to high standards of care
• Dedication to ongoing professional development

What’s on Offer?

·       Competitive remuneration, commensurate with experience

·       Opportunity to work in an award-winning, supportive clinic

·       Skilled and collaborative nursing team

·       Modern facilities with full lab and surgical capability

·       Generous staff discounts on veterinary services and retail products

·       Access to the wider CareVets professional network

Apply Now
If you’re an experienced Veterinary Nurse looking for a rewarding fixed-term role in a supportive and community-focused clinic, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and cover letter to Danielle Slobbe at danielle.slobbe@carevets.co.nz.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly.