Pet Doctors Thorndon offers full medical & surgical facilities, an experienced team, ultrasound and radiology on-site, dietary advice, weight checks, prescription food, house calls and emergency treatment. At Pet Doctors Thorndon we are dedicated to making sure that pets “live young to a very old age” through quality health care and good client relations with our staff. Our team strives to be knowledgeable, compassionate, and always focused on making sure the pet’s needs are put first.

The rare opportunity has arisen for a Head Vet Nurse to join our busy team! This role is part-time for around 22 hours per week. There is some flexibility with the rostered days and potential for more hours.

This is a great opportunity to step up and advance your career!

Perfect for someone wanting a challenge, that thrives off teamwork and supporting staff to grow and develop. There are no limits to the role for the right person wanting to develop further in their nursing, leadership skills and responsibilities. We have plenty of support and development opportunities available.

About you:

• Qualified Veterinary Nurse with experience & ready to take on leadership

• Confidence in all areas of general practice nursing

• A genuine love for animals and their people

• A keen desire to grow and lead our Vet Nurses – bring out the best in everyone!

• Hardworking hands-on approach to your work

On offer:

• FREE access to practical training programs through our purpose-built training facilities

• Be part of a strong network of veterinary professionals

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program & Wellbeing services

• Additional paid parental leave and return to work bonus

• CPD allowance

• NZVNA Membership paid

• Opportunity for involvement with our leading ANZ Vet Nurse and Leadership programs

• Ability to move between the network and retain your benefits and accruals

• Vet Nurse Advisory Committee

• Rewards for employee referrals

• Awards to celebrate excellence

• Health insurance (after meeting service provision)

• Staff benefits & discounts including Fitness Passport!

We believe that if we put our people first, the results will follow. We achieve this through our Veterinary Training Centre – an industry first where we offer practical CPD in everything from behaviour through to orthopaedic surgery, FREE for our team members!