Introduction

SPCA is one of the best loved and most respected charities in New Zealand, with a proud history of helping animals in need and advocating for animal welfare since 1872.  

About the role

• 12 month fixed term contract, full time
• 40 hours per week between 08.00am and 05.00pm Monday to Friday as rostered
• SPCA Centre Mangere

SPCA Auckland Mangere centre is seeking a Head Vet for a fixed term of twelve months providing parental leave cover.

In this role, you will be combining clinical leadership and administrative duties in the running of a busy veterinary hospital, ensuring high professional standards of care are provided for all animals presented to, and under the care of, the SPCA.

You will oversee and manage the team of SPCA Veterinarians, supported by the Head Nurse and a large team of qualified Veterinary Nurses, animal attendants and volunteers. You will provide leadership and in-house clinical support, and provide procedural and clinical consultative support for the hospital, centre, and organisation.

If you enjoy having a busy and interesting case load, helping other vets, and working with highly experienced and passionate team then this could be the perfect job for you.This role provides both a unique personal challenge and satisfaction in the knowledge that you will make a real difference to the animals of New Zealand that need our help and care.

What we can offer you 
• An amazing opportunity to use your clinical skills in a shelter environment and make a real difference to New Zealand’s animals
• A workplace that provides the highest standard of care to all animals, including excellent treatment protocols, strict hygiene standards and fear free handling
• A highly experienced, friendly & passionate team of veterinary nurses and support staff
• Early finishes and regular breaks, with no after hours or late evenings.
• A hygienic, well laid out hospital that is equipped with a large open-plan prep room, surgical theatre, separate dog/cat/small animal and infectious disease wards, in-house laboratory, digital radiography and dental x-ray, ultrasound, flexi rhino laryngoscope, and everything else you will need.
• Attractive salary and benefits to work for the leading animal charity in New Zealand

What we need from you
Our ideal candidate will have:
· Minimum of 8 years’ clinical experience as a Veterinarian
· Leadership skills; and the drive to be able to inspire, support and drive our Veterinary Team to be the best they can be.
· Experience in clinic/practice management, organising operations, duties, etc.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Confidence and experience in making difficult decisions.
· A sound understanding of, and empathy with, the goals and values of the SPCA

For further information about this role, please refer to the position description (available via the SPCA Join Our Team page).

How you can apply today!

Applications for this role may be reviewed as they are received so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible! 

All applicants must possess the legal right to work in New Zealand, either as a New Zealand or Australian Citizen or by holding a valid working visa.

Simply click Apply and complete our simple online application process*.  Please contact recruitment@spca.nz if you have any additional questions. 

*Only applications submitted through the official process will be considered