Veterinary Nurse Vacancy

The Wellington SPCA currently has a vacancy for an experienced veterinary nurse at the Newtown Centre. This is your chance to make a positive difference in the community by being an integral part of a highly-respected Wellington team.

Reporting to the Practice manager / Senior veterinary nurse, this role will primarily focus on the provision of assistance to the veterinary surgeon both before, during and after procedures. The veterinary care team based at the Newtown Shelter provides for a wide range of animals, both in the care of the Wellington SPCA shelter and clients of Wellington SPCA vet clinic.

This exciting role also includes the general care of hospitalised animals, including pre/post-operative care and the feeding, monitoring, medicating and exercising of animals, as well as administration duties and liaison with animal owners and caregivers.

Key requirements for this role:
• Veterinary nursing qualifications (Certificate or Diploma NZQA equivalent) and min. three years experience as a Veterinary Nurse preferred
• Able to multi-task and easily adapt to a multitude of situations
• Ability to deal with the public in person and over the telephone
• Empathy towards all animals, and confidence and experience in handling a wide variety of animals (domestic, feral and wildlife)
• Ability to work as part of a team, able to educate, supervise and support volunteer staff
• Enthusiastic attitude and have willingness to up skill with in-house training and continuing education (supported by Wellington SPCA)
• Ideally can start ASAP.

For a position description, please email info@wellingtonspca.org.nz

To apply for this vacancy please send your CV and a covering letter to info@wellingtonspca.org.nz or post to:

Practice manager / Senior veterinary nurse
Wellington SPCA
305 Mansfield Street
Newtown, Wellington 6021