Small Animal Veterinarian
- North Island
- Napier, Hawke's Bay Region
- Taradale Veterinary Hospital
- Fixed-Term Part-Time
- Permanent Part-Time
Small Animal Veterinarian | 12-Month Fixed Term | Napier
Taradale Veterinary Hospital is looking for an experienced Small Animal Veterinarian to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract from March 2027.
This role offers 18-28 hours per week across 2-4 days, plus a share of 1:4 Saturday mornings. We're flexible on hours and happy to work with the right person to create a schedule that suits both work and life. Flexibility is something we genuinely value and offer our team.
Why join us?
At Taradale, you'll be joining a supportive team of 5 Vets and 10 nurses with a wide range of experience and interests. Our vets range from 2 to 20+ years in practice, creating an environment where collaboration, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning are part of everyday life.
We're proud of our strong team culture and exceptional staff retention, with several team members having been with us for more than 16 years.
Our clinic is well-equipped with:
- Full IDEXX suite including CBC, Chemistry, Sedivue, Urine Analyser and InVue
- DR digital radiography
- Clarity dental imaging system with larger dental plates
- Ultrasound facilities
- Tonometry
- A wide range of surgical and orthopaedic equipment onsite
About you
We're ideally looking for a veterinarian with 5+ years' experience who is confident managing more complex medical and surgical cases. Experience with procedures such as exploratory laparotomies, caesareans, pyometras and ophthalmic surgeries would be highly valued. Ultrasound skills would be a real advantage.
Just as importantly, you'll enjoy building lasting relationships with clients, working collaboratively with colleagues, and contributing to the positive, supportive culture we're known for.
Our clients are loyal, engaged and committed to providing the care their pets need, allowing our team to practice a high standard of medicine and surgery.
Apply now
You must be eligible for registration in New Zealand and hold unrestricted NZ work rights or a valid Working Holiday Visa. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Apply now or a confidential chat, contact Erin Trewin at erin.trewin@vet.partners
