Companion Animal Veterinarian

About Levin

Levin is a rural town that has seen a lot of growth over the past 10 years and is the 10th fastest growing district in New Zealand. It is especially popular with families wanting a more affordable, relaxed lifestyle.

If you enjoy the outdoors, Levin is a great choice, with beaches on one side and the Taraua Ranges with its walking tracks on the other. For city amenities, Wellington is an hour’s drive south and Palmerston North is 40 minutes’ drive north.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time companion animal veterinarian. You will be based out of our Levin clinic, which services the Horowhenua area.

Levin & Horowhenua Vets is a busy mixed practice serving their community for over 80 years with a highly skilled companion animal team alongside a well-regarded production animal team.

Key attributes:

• Experience preferred, but recent graduates with enthusiasm and confidence considered
• Commitment to client services with a professional attitude
• Willingness to maintain the highest level of care in a busy practice
• Good time management and proven organisational skills
• Displays great interpersonal skills to build relationships
• A desire to grow, learn and develop new skills

In return we can offer you:

• A modern purpose-built facility with a great team of vet nurses at your side
• Amenities including digital x-ray, induction and surgical suites, a dental suite complete with digital x-ray, a full in-house diagnostic lab, isolation ward, and patient rehabilitation and physiotherapy complete with a class IV laser
• Training and support through the Totally Vets Group and opportunities for developing your skills in a range of areas
• An experienced team with senior clinicians with advanced qualifications and special interest in medicine, surgery, and rehabilitation
• A friendly, professional, and family oriented practice
• Support to learn and develop your own ideas
• Great community spirit with plenty of local activities
• A remuneration package based on ability and experience

Please apply with your CV and cover letter.

A copy of the job description is available on request.

For more information, please contact:

Erin Wasley

HR Manager

hr@tvg.co.nz