About the role
Central Vets is a non-corporate, privately owned veterinary Practice. We are looking for a veterinarian to join the existing Companion animal team. Either an experienced Veterinary Surgeon or recent graduate would be ideal. You will be part of the vet team, with no after hours and a 1:5 Saturday roster from 9am - 1pm. The rest of the weekend is yours. The practice has a diverse range of cases and experienced surgeons who are more than willing to share their skills. Central Vets is fully computerised and has a full in house lab, real time digital xray, digital ultrasound, endoscopes, access to CT and Veterinary Specialist advice, with three consulting rooms and a fully equipped double surgical suite.
Key responsibilities
Client consultations
Hands-on small animal surgery & diagnostics
Working collaboratively, with colleagues on patient cases
About you
Qualified Veterinarian with qualifications recognised by the New Zealand Vet Council
Benefits
Full time or part time available
No after hours
1:5 Saturday roster from 9am - 1pm
Supportive mentor programme for new graduates or young vets in both medical and surgical fields
Diverse range of cases, with experienced surgeons willing to share their knowledge for those who wish to develop their surgical skills further
Access to wide variety of surgical services including neutering and all soft tissue cases
Our senior surgeons currently enjoy providing full stifle repair (TPLO / Extracapsular), MPL, laminectomy / hemilaminectomy spinal repairs, BOAS, abdominal, and fracture repair. There is opportunity to participate in these procedures and learn knew skills if interested
Dedicated break times during the day
Opportunity to use sick leave as two extra weeks of annual leave, providing 6 weeks paid holiday per annum
Fully computerised client based system, with ongoing technical support
Dedicated Practice Manager to support client/vet interactions
An experienced Veterinary nursing and Veterinary Technician team for all round support
Opportunity to develop personal skills within the practice using a dedicated veterinary mentor
CPD
About us
Central Vets is a companion animal practice with a team that has 40+ years of experience. The practice provides a supportive environment and definitely believes in work life balance.