Kookaburra Veterinary Employment NZ

02/06/2026

🐶🐈Companion Animal Vet🐕🐱
Ouruhia, Christchurch

K9HQ are seeking a motivated veterinarian to join our supportive team. The role consists of a varied caseload, after-hours services, reproduction services and genuine opportunities for professional growth and skill development. High-quality digital x-ray and ultrasound on site, along with an experienced nursing team who truly have your back.

Salary is based on experience and hours. Coverage on CPD, registration and relocation is also available.

If you're looking for a clinic where you can challenge yourself, learn everyday, and gain surgical skills, we'd love to hear from you. To apply or for more information contact Taz at 📧 [email protected] or call +6437416276

FT or Locum Vet.

01/06/2026

🐈🐶Locum Companion Animal Vet (22 June - 6 July)🐕🐱
Kerikeri, Bay of Islands

Phoenix Animal Wellness in Kerikeri are urgently looking for a locum companion animal vet from 22nd June for 2 weeks.

We're a first opinion companion animal clinic offering some referral services. We're looking for a locum with general practice skills to join our great team and well equipped clinic so we can keep offering our clients the great service they are used to. We work civilised hours and make use of EzyVet, along with all the other gear you would associate with a modern small animal practice.

Accommodation is available, and the Bay of Islands is a great place to visit for a couple of weeks.

If you're interested, or for more information please call Paula on 0210354361 or email at 📧 [email protected]

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31/05/2026

🐱🐄Mixed Animal Vet🐎🐶
Wellsford, North Auckland

Wellsford Vets is looking for a passionate and practical Mixed Animal Veterinarian to join our supportive team in beautiful North Auckland. We're a true mixed practice, providing care for companion, production, lifestyle block, and equine clients. The role consists of full or part time mixed animal work, a balanced caseload across companion and production animals and a shared 1 in 4 after-hours/on call roster.

We're looking for a candidate with BVSc or equivalent, who is eligible for registration in NZ, confident working independently and collaboratively, committed to high standards of animal care and client service, and has a practical, team focused approach.

If you're looking for a rewarding mixed animal role we'd love to hear from you.
Please send CV and cover letter to 📧 [email protected]

Mixed Animal Veterinarian - Full or Part-time

30/05/2026

🐶🐈Companion Animal Vet🐕🐱
Papakura, South Auckland

Are you a passionate Companion Animal Vet looking for variety?
At Franklin Vets, we have an exciting opportunity in our accredited Papakura clinic. We're looking for a candidate who enjoys being part of a community-centred practice, is committed to delivering high quality care, values strong client communication, and contributes positively to the team culture.

The role includes a varied caseload, pro-rated rostered weekend days, some weekday shifts at our nearby Karaka satellite clinic, and occasional cover across our wider network. All of our owners work within the business, and we remain proudly independent as members of IndieVets NZ and XLVets NZ, this means decisions are made by clinicians, for clinicians.

If you're looking for a role where you can belong and grow, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with CV and cover letter at https://franklinvets.bamboohr.com/careers/168?source=aWQ9MjU%3D

This job vacancy is advertised by Kookaburra Veterinary Employment

29/05/2026

🐴🐎Experienced Equine Vet🐎🐴
Cambridge, Waikato

Cambridge Equine Hospital is seeking an equine veterinarian to become a part of our existing team of vets for the upcoming breeding season (August - February 2027). 1 - 3 years experience in general equine practice is preferable, along with additional expertise in neonatal medicine, anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging, and stud medicine.

The role will involve anaesthesia, care of hospitalised internal medicine cases, pre and post-operative surgical patient care and diagnostic imaging, along with primary ambulatory duties. A generous remuneration package, including CE allowance, vehicle for personal use, registration fees and relocation stipend are available depending upon experience and qualifications. Candidates for position must be eligible for registration in New Zealand.

If you're passionate about equine veterinary care and would like to join our team, apply by sending CV, cover letter, and 3 references with contact details to 📧 [email protected]

Equine Vet for Breeding Season August to February 2027

09/05/2026

🐕🐱Experienced Companion Animal Vet🐶🐈
New Brighton, Christchurch

Looking for a companion animal role in a relaxed seaside community? Vetlife New Brighton is seeking an experienced companion animal veterinarian who is a committed team player, focused on excellent client service and high quality care. The clinic operates 8am- 7pm Monday to Friday and 9am - 2pm Saturday, with No Afterhours.

Join our well equipped practice with a longstanding and loyal client base, placed in one of Christchurch's most character filled suburbs. Enjoy the long sandy beach, iconic pier, and strong sense of community that offers an easy lifestyle with weekend markets, coastal cafes and outdoor recreation right on your doorstep.

If you would like to apply or discuss this opportunity further, please contact Nicola Williams at 📧[email protected]

FT Experienced Vet.

08/05/2026

🐮🐄Experienced Large Animal Vet🐑🐮
Gore, Southland

VetSouth are offering the incredible opportunity for an experienced large animal vet to join our team in the heart of Southland. We love what we do, and we're sure you will too, with a diverse caseload across dairy/beef cattle, sheep, and deer, all based in a rural lifestyle with access to a wide range of outdoor activities.

We're offering Chamber of Commerce memberships, fully covered NZVA and VCNZ fees, temporary accommodation while you get settled in, great staff benefits, and career pathways across our network of 50+ clinics.
BVSc or equivalent, eligibility to practice in NZ and 4+ years of dairy and/or sheep and beef experience required. A great sense of humour won't go amiss either!

If you're ready for a new chapter where community, career, and lifestyle align we'd love to hear from you.

To apply please contact 📧[email protected], or visit https://vetnz.bamboohr.com/careers/347

27/04/2026

🐮🐈Mixed Animal (Dairy) Vet🐄🐶
Dannevirke, Tararua

At Tararua Vet Services, we have an exciting full-time opportunity for a mixed animal veterinarian with a diary focus. We're looking for a vet with experience with dairy farming systems, good time management and organisational skills, interpersonal skills, and willingness to participate in an after-hours roster to join our team.

We offer a competitive remuneration package based on experience, CPD allowance and opportunities, annual flu vaccinations and much more. This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday with after-hours roster.

For a copy of the job description, more information, or to apply with CV and cover letter, please contact Buffy Lock at 📧[email protected]

FT Mixed Vet.

26/04/2026

🐮🐄Production (Dairy) Vet🐂🐮
Awapuni, Palmerston North

Totally Vets are looking of a dairy clinician with experience in all aspects of dairy medicine and herd performance to join our Palmerston North clinic. This is a full-time role with an after-hours shared roster.

We are looking for a veterinarian with commitment to client service, passion for diary clients and farming, confidence in independent work, good time management, and good interpersonal skills. We have on offer training and support through the Totally Vets Group, opportunity for development of skills in a range of areas, and a competitive remuneration package.

A full job description is available upon request.
For more information please contact Jodie Wilson 📧[email protected]
Or please apply with CV and cover letter via https://totallyvets.bamboohr.com/careers/130

Production Animal Veterinarian - Dairy Focus

25/04/2026

🐎🐴Locum Equine Vet (Aug - Jan)🐴🐎
Matamata, Waikato

Mapperley Stud NZ is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated veterinary surgeon for the 2026 breeding season. This fixed-term position (August 2026 - January 2027) provides the excellent opportunity to experience all aspects of stud and general medicine, and the opportunity to advance your skills and knowledge in stud practice.

Applicants must have previous experience in equine reproduction and foal medicine, be a New Zealand resident or eligible for a work visa, and have a primary degree registrable with VCNZ. A remuneration package is available for the right candidate and on-farm accommodation is available if required.

For more information or to apply please contact Simms Davison at 📧[email protected]

This job vacancy is advertised by Kookaburra Veterinary Employment