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Vet Nurse (VN)

Vet Nurse at Timaru’s Family Vet

Position: Veterinary Nurse
Location: Timaru’s Family Vet, Timaru

About Us: At Timaru’s Family Vet, we pride ourselves on delivering compassionate care to both our animal patients and their owners.  Our close-knit team is dedicated to providing the highest quality veterinary services with a personal touch.  We are committed to creating a client and patient-centric environment that enriches the vet nursing experience, making it both fulfilling and enjoyable.

Role Overview: We are seeking a Veterinary Nurse who is not only skilled in animal care but also excels in client communication.  The ideal candidate will enjoy interacting with both pets and their owners, ensuring a positive experience for all.  The position will see the nurse in a variety of roles as determined by the time of day and the needs of the business.  These roles may include surgery, hospital care, or consulting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assisting veterinarians in procedures and surgeries
  • Providing high-quality nursing care to animal patients
  • Engaging with clients, offering advice and support
  • Maintaining medical records and managing patient care plans
  • Performing diagnostic tests and administering medications
  • Educating clients on pet care and preventive health measures
  • Adapting to different roles throughout the day, including surgery, hospital care, and consulting

Requirements:

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Experience in a veterinary clinic preferred, but not essential
  • Currently undergoing training?  We’d still love to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

  • Supportive and friendly work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • A chance to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their families
  • A client and patient-centric workplace that enhances your professional enjoyment and satisfaction

How to Apply: If you are passionate about animal care and enjoy engaging with clients, we would love to hear from you.  Please send your resume and a cover letter to careers@familyvet.co.nz explaining why you would be a great fit for our team.

Application Deadline: 15th July 2024

Timaru’s Family Vet is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 

Family Vet Limited

A big part of our local community - Our Veterinary Practice has been an integral part of our local community since February 2010. In that time, we’ve helped thousands of our clients cats & dogs, rabbits, rats and even a few birds.