Vet Nurse / Receptionist – Parental Leave Cover
Vetora Putaruru
Vetora Putaruru is a mixed rural veterinary practice in the heart of the South Waikato, providing veterinary services to both farming and companion animal clients throughout the local community.
We’re looking for a friendly, organised and adaptable Vet Nurse / Receptionist to join our team for a fixed- term parental leave cover position.
This is a great opportunity for a qualified veterinary nurse who enjoys a varied role, working with clients and patients while supporting the day-to-day running of a busy mixed practice.
The Role
5 days per week
8:00am – 5:00pm
Parental leave cover
Based at our Putaruru clinic
Dual veterinary nursing and reception responsibilities
This role will involve working across both reception and veterinary nursing, providing flexibility to support the clinic where needed throughout the day.
As the first point of contact for our clients, you’ll play an important role in creating a welcoming and professional experience for both our clients and their animals, while also providing hands-on nursing support to our veterinary team.
What You’ll Be Doing
Reception & Client Care
Welcoming clients and patients into the clinic
Answering phones and managing client enquiries
Booking appointments and coordinating the daily diary
Processing payments and handling general reception administration
Communicating with our vets, nurses and wider team
Assisting with retail and animal health product sales
Keeping the reception area organised and welcoming
Providing friendly, professional customer service
Veterinary Nursing
Providing day-to-day veterinary nursing support
Assisting vets with consultations, procedures and patient care
Preparing and monitoring patients before and after procedures
Nurse consults
Supporting the clinic with general nursing duties as required
Helping wherever needed across the wider clinic team
We’re Looking for Someone Who Is
A qualified and registered veterinary nurse
Friendly, approachable and confident communicating with clients
Organised and able to multitask in a busy environment
Reliable and comfortable working as part of a team
Professional and confident on the phone
Comfortable working with both companion animals and a mixed-practice environment
Confident switching between reception and nursing responsibilities
Familiar with Vision veterinary practice management software is preferred but not essential
Why Join Vetora Putaruru?
You’ll be joining a supportive and experienced team within a busy mixed rural practice, working alongside our veterinary, nursing and technician teams.
Our days are varied, with both farm and companion animal clients, so this is a role that suits someone who enjoys variety, working with people and animals, and being part of a close-knit clinic team.
If you’re an experienced veterinary nurse who enjoys client interaction and is looking for a varied role where no two days are quite the same, we’d love to hear from you.
If you would like a confidential chat about the role, please contact [email protected].