Job Description: Companion Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Location: Remuera, Auckland, New Zealand Employment Type: Full-Time 

About the Clinic: This clinic is a well-established companion animal practice in Remuera, Auckland, renowned for delivering high-quality veterinary services to a diverse client base. This clinic is a strong team of veterinarians, nurses, and dedicated support staff with varied experience levels who enjoy working together and are very supportive of each other. This clinic is massive believers in work-life balance and features a spacious shared vet office/lunchroom for collegiality—complete with delicious treats from the incredible baking Practice Manager. This clinic is a Gold accredited Cat Friendly clinic promoting a low-stress environment with separate cat and dog waiting areas and a cat-only consult room. What makes this clinic truly unique? This clinic has purpose-built facilities in the heart of Remuera, including spacious consult rooms, in-house lab with Idexx machines, Ultrasound, treatment room for dentals and digital x-rays, and a dedicated sterile surgical suite. 

The Role This clinic is seeking an experienced Companion Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join the dynamic and supportive team in Remuera, Auckland. This role offers a balanced mix of routine surgeries, dentals, and consults, with opportunities to pursue interests in complex soft tissue and orthopaedics to complement the team's skills. You'll work closely with fantastic, compliant clientele bringing a varied caseload and collaborate with a friendly, experienced team to deliver exceptional companion animal care in a rewarding, collegial setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing routine surgeries, dentals, and consults for 100% small animal caseload.
• Handling a varied caseload with opportunities for complex soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures.
• Building strong relationships with compliant, appreciative clients in a low-stress environment.
• Utilizing state-of-the-art equipment including in-house lab, Ultrasound, digital x-rays, and surgical suite.
• Collaborating with the supportive team in daily consults, surgeries, and shared lunchroom discussions.
• Maintaining accurate records and promoting cat-friendly, low-stress patient care.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Current veterinary registration in New Zealand (essential).
• Experienced veterinarian with a particular passion for surgery.
• Strong clinical skills in routine surgeries, dentals, and consults.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to engage with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, supportive team environment.
• Interest in complex soft tissue and orthopaedics as a perfect complement to team interests.

Desirable Attributes:

• Passion for both people and pets in a supportive, collegial setting.
• Enthusiasm for cat-friendly practice and low-stress handling techniques.
• Commitment to work-life balance and team collegiality.
• Interest in ongoing professional development through in-house training.
• Drive to contribute to a varied caseload with appreciative clientele.

What the Clinic Offers:

• Excellent salary based on experience.
• Generous Annual CPD allowance, paid study leave, and FREE access to our very own Veterinary Training Centre.
• Great staff benefits including paid parental leave, staff discounts, and more.
• FLEXIBILITY around hours and days to suit your life.
• No Sundays, after hours, on-call, or public holidays.
• Work-Life Balance: Finish on time with supportive team and delicious treats.
• Career Growth: Unlimited access to in-house Veterinary Training Centre and CPD support.
• Top-notch Veterinary Tools: In-house lab (Idexx), Ultrasound, digital x-rays, dedicated surgical suite, purpose-built cat-friendly facilities.
• Visa sponsorship and relocation support available.

About Remuera, Auckland is located in the heart of Auckland, known for its vibrant urban lifestyle, beautiful parks, upscale shopping, and strong community spirit. With easy access to stunning beaches, world-class dining, cultural attractions, and outdoor adventures, it offers an ideal blend of professional opportunity and a balanced, upscale lifestyle.

Note: Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. Sponsorship and relocation support available for the right candidate.

Please email dewehji.akran@gvcvets.com for any information or queries.