Aorangi Veterinary Services - Mixed Practice Veterinarian - Geraldine

Organisation/clinic: Aorangi Veterinary Services

Location: Geraldine, South Canterbury, New Zealand

Position type: Mixed Practice Veterinarian

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

About the job:

Aorangi Veterinary Services is searching for a forward-thinking experienced mixed animal veterinarian to join our thriving Geraldine clinic. This role represents an excellent opportunity for career and lifestyle and would suit someone who is able to quickly and effortlessly fit into our team and start making a difference.

What we offer:

• Permanent full-time position - flexible options available
• Competitive negotiable remuneration, based upon experience, skill set, and ability.
• Staff discounts, other benefits and wellbeing initiatives
• NZVA and VCNZ fees paid
• Mixed practice afterhours schedule, spread fairly among the veterinary team which varies according to season
• Annual CPD allowance so you can choose the CPD that suits your professional development goals
• Friendly, collegial environment
• Relocation and visa application assistance if required
• Vehicle, phone and laptop provided as tools of the trade

About you:

Our perfect candidate would:

• Be an experienced mixed practice veterinarian, confident across the spectrum of veterinary practice. Areas of special interest are welcomed and supported.
• Have a confident, calm style who easily forms relationships with colleagues, clients and their animals.
• Display excellent communication skills.
• Be a self-starter with strong all-round clinical skillset.
• Hold a BVSc or equivalent and be registered or eligible to register 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, it is 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 private independent practice places value on having a high-functioning collegial team, that achieves our goals while having fun. We consider ourselves a supportive, and quality-motivated practice. Our emphasis is on providing high standards of client care, good outcomes, and a sense of satisfaction from a job well done.

We have nursing and technician teams to support us in providing excellent veterinary medicine.

As you would expect of rural New Zealand, we have a significant farm animal and companion animal client base allowing this role to cover many disciplines.  However, many of our vets have areas of special interest which we encourage and support. 

Our offering to you:

Our Geraldine clinic is located in the stunning South Island of New Zealand, about 1.5 hours south of Christchurch and its international airport.

Geraldine is a thriving rural community on the busy scenic route to Tekapo, Aoraki/Mount Cook, and the southern lakes.   The pretty town centre boasts great cafes and cinema plus a range of boutique stores.

Find out more about Geraldine here!

With a drive time of just over an hour from mountains to the sea, we truly live the snow to surf lifestyle here. The district offers an enviable way of life with high quality affordable housing, access to excellent facilities, schools, and the great outdoors with ski fields on the doorstep.

Tekapo, Wanaka, Queenstown, and the Southern Lakes all beckon as easy weekend visits, as does majestic Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park.

There is always a stocked fruit bowl and snacks, plus plentiful morning teas and other social celebrations through the working week and year. 

We’re the sort of team who know how many sugars you take in your tea (or coffee) and will ask how the game went for your youngest on Saturday.

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 at: janenea@aorangivet.co.nz

International applicants: Click on this link to check if your qualification is recognised in New Zealand BEFORE applying for this role. We are only able to employ veterinarians registered with the Veterinary Council of New Zealand.