In-Home Euthanasia & Palliative Care Veterinarian – Auckland, New Zealand

Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Service: Rest Your Paws – Palliative Care & In-Home Euthanasia
Start Date: October (flexible)
Employment Type: Independent contractor or full-time salaried (depending on preference)
Availability: Flexible few-hour windows across multiple days per week | No on-call system

Rest Your Paws is New Zealand’s leading in-home palliative care and euthanasia service, dedicated to providing compassionate, meaningful end-of-life experiences for pets and their families. We are expanding our Auckland team and seeking caring, motivated Veterinarians to help meet growing demand for our services.

About the Role:
One veterinarian will be completing training in September and commencing work in October, but we are still seeking approximately five additional vets across Auckland to provide flexible weekday and weekend coverage.
The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in palliative care, client communication, and education. There is also the option for a full-time salaried position, which would initially focus on business development, education, and Lunch & Learn sessions with local clinics while the caseload builds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide in-home euthanasia and optional palliative care consultations

• Guide families through end-of-life discussions with empathy and professionalism

• Build relationships with local veterinary clinics and contribute to education initiatives

• Represent Rest Your Paws’ mission and values within the Auckland veterinary community

• Optional: participate in business development, outreach, and community awareness

Requirements:

• BVSc or equivalent with full NZ veterinary registration

• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience

• Excellent emotional intelligence and communication skills

• Confident working independently with remote team support

• Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle

What’s on Offer:

• Flexible scheduling and no on-call commitments

• Paid per visit (contractor) or salaried full-time role available

• Comprehensive training, including palliative care and CAETA-endorsed euthanasia certification

• All equipment, insurance, and administrative support provided

• Opportunity to combine clinical work with education and business development

• Supportive, collaborative team across Australia and New Zealand