Rangiora Veterinary Centre - Companion Animal Veterinarian & Emergency Critical Care Veterinarian - Rangiora

Organisation/clinic: Rangiora Veterinary Centre

Location: Rangiora

Position type/s: Companion Animal Veterinarian & Emergency Critical Care Veterinarian 

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

Two exciting opportunities - companion animal veterinarian and emergency critical care veterinarian @RVC

Are you ready to join a team where excellence, innovation, and compassion come together every single day? If you’re looking for a role in a vibrant, inclusive, and friendly clinic culture, this could be the position you’ve been dreaming of.

At Rangiora Veterinary Centre (RVC), our mission is simple – to be the centre of veterinary excellence and innovation. We live by our values of excellence, empathy, respect, teamwork, community, and innovation – and we’re looking for veterinarians who feel the same.

About RVC:

• Established in the 1960’s.
• Located on the outskirts of Rangiora, 25 minutes north of Christchurch, New Zealand.
• A 24/7, 365 day a year first opinion and referral practice receiving patients from all over the South Island.
• State-of-the-art facilities in our purpose-built clinic (opened 2013) with three custom-designed theatres – including one dedicated to orthopaedics.
• NZVA BestPractice and Hospital Standards Accredited
• ISFM Gold Standard Cat Friendly Clinic
• Full in-house lab, ultrasound, digital DR X-ray, endoscopy, and our Canon 78cm bore 128-slice CT scanner.
• A VTS anaesthesia technician and physiotherapy/rehabilitation team onsite.

The opportunity:

We are looking for two motivated and enthusiastic veterinarians to join our companion animal team:

1. Permanent general practice companion animal veterinarian:

• Full-time role (with flexibility in hours)
• 1 in 4 Saturdays, no after-hours weekday work
• Varied GP caseload in a supportive and collaborative team

2. Emergency & critical care veterinarian:

• Average 30-hour working week
• Weekend shifts required as part of the ECC roster
• Focus on emergency and hospital caseloads, with access to advanced facilities and a skilled support team

What’s on offer (for both roles):

• Competitive remuneration, reflective of your skills and experience
• Supportive, collegial, and fun team culture
• Generous CPD leave and allowance
• $500 annual wellbeing allowance (pro-rata)
• Visa, VCNZ registration, and tailored relocation support available
• Work-life balance actively prioritised

The successful applicant will also be onboarded to the Lincoln Leading Edge Program, giving a qualification in veterinary non-clinical skills.

Why choose Rangiora?

Living here means the best of both worlds – a thriving rural community with the convenience of Christchurch close by.

• Adventure – skiing, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, boating, and horse riding are all within an hour.
• Lifestyle – vibrant arts, culture, restaurants, wineries, and craft breweries.
• Family-friendly – excellent schools, new swimming complex, sports clubs, and a safe, welcoming community.

Be part of something exceptional. Be part of RVC.

To apply or to have a confidential discussion about employment prospects please call or email our Companion Animal Clinic Coordinator, Rachel Hogan.