Aorangi Veterinary Services - Locum Veterinarian (Spring Calving) - Geraldine

Organisation/clinic: Aorangi Veterinary Services

Location: Geraldine, South Canterbury, New Zealand

Position type: Locum Veterinarian for Spring Calving

Website: https://www.aorangivet.co.nz/

About the job:

If you like the sound of crisp sunny winter days, hitting the ski field in your downtime and plenty of calving action, this is the job for you!

We are looking for an experienced forward-thinking mixed animal veterinarian to hit the ground running as part of our busy spring calving team from July.

What we offer:

• Competitive negotiable remuneration, based upon experience, skill set, and ability
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Mixed practice afterhours schedule, spread fairly among the veterinary team
• Friendly, collegial environment
• Visa application assistance if required
• Accommodation allowance included in package
• Vehicle, phone and laptop provided as tools of the trade

About you:

Our perfect candidate would:

• be experienced (5-10 years), confident with production animal practices and can operate mixed practice afterhours
• hit the ground running with a confident, calm style who easily forms relationships with colleagues, clients and animals
• display excellent communication skills
• be a self-starter with excellent communication skills
• hold a BVSc or equivalent and be registered or eligible to practice in New Zealand

About us:

We are an owner/operator mixed animal practice proudly serving Canterbury and the Mackenzie Country for more than 45 years. With clinics in Geraldine, Fairlie, and Timaru, our vision is to be the people’s vet practice of choice. 

We are a team who fosters positive relationships through communication and awareness and we’re proud to deliver progressive evidence based veterinary medicine. We focus on preventative animal health to improve the lives of people and their animals. 

Our emphasis is on providing high standards of client care, good outcomes, and a sense of satisfaction from a job well done.

Our offering to you:

We’re located in the stunning South Island of New Zealand, about 1.5 hours south of Christchurch and its international airport.

With a drive time of just over an hour from mountains to the sea, we truly live the snow to surf lifestyle here. Wanaka, Queenstown, and the Southern Lakes all beckon as easy weekend visits, as does majestic Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park.

We care.  For each other, for the animals and for our clients.  Come join us.     

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to:

Janene Adams, HR Manager: janenea@aorangivet.co.nz

International applicants: We are only able to employ veterinarians registered with the Veterinary Council of New Zealand. Follow this link to find out more.