Maidstone Veterinary Clinic - Companion Animal Veterinarian - WellingtonOrganisation/clinic: Maidstone Veterinary ClinicPosition type: Companion Animal VeterinarianUp to full-time maternity cover / locum companion animal veterinarian in a privately owned practice. Note: We are looking for maternity cover from approx. 1 December, 2024 (or earlier) to February, 2026. Ideally, the position is for an average 30 hours per week, but we are open for an applicant wanting full-time work. We would also consider a locum veterinarian wanting to take extended breaks (up to 3 weeks) in the above period to discover New Zealand, provided peak holiday and their weekend shifts are covered.
We are looking for a veterinarian of two or more years' experience to be part of our five-veterinarian team, someone who:
is keen to work in a well-managed and respected small animal practice with excellent support from three senior veterinariansis committed to client service with a professional 'can do' attitudeenjoys working as part of a team of passionate professionalshas good time management and proven organisational skills and is keen to contributedisplays great interpersonal skills to build relationships with clients and colleaguesWe care for our patients and clients seven days of the week, but there is no afterhours work as this is covered by the Wellington After Hours Clinic. There is a 4-day work week and a 1:4 weekend roster (with the following Monday off!). If you're working full-time, this then adds up to a 38-hour work week.
What we offer: A great team working environment and a good salary package.Professional registration fees, great mentorship by senior veterinarians, and CPD allowance for you to upskill.The practice is just 35 minutes from the Wellington CBD, it is one of the more spacious clinics in the greater Wellington area and our goal is to be a caring veterinary practice where the client does matter. We want to do what is 'best' for the animal, and also what is 'right' by the client.
We are well-equipped with the standard tools (from heated cages to ultrasound to new blood machines). We have a great team of trained veterinary nurses and receptionists who work very well together and support us with our daily work.
Upper Hutt is a 'relaxed' city to live in, providing a choice of city/suburban/or semi-rural lifestyle with the buzz of the big city just 35 minutes down the motorway.
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