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

• Permanent part-time role
•  Monday - Thursday 8 hours per day normally worked between 8.30am and 5.30pm plus 11 hours every 5th weekend
• SPCA Centre Christchurch

Your enthusiasm and dedication will see you:

• Ensure that animals are treated and cared for to the highest standards of performance.
• Have you been seeking the next step in your career? A role that will make the most of your clinical experience? Do you find personal satisfaction in helping animals that are most in need?
• Work in a great work environment with a highly experienced team of veterinary nurses and support staff, interesting medical & surgical cases and loads of experience with routine procedures.
• This is your chance to make an exciting, possibly long-considered move from private practice to shelter medicine! 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.
• Ensure all animal interventions are performed in a safe and professional manner, ensuring both staff and animals are safe at all times.
• Work with animal owners to educate them on the well-being and welfare of animals as appropriate.

What we need from you:

• Be a fully qualified Veterinarian, with current professional registration
• Have experience in clinical practice
• Have experience and efficiency in surgical procedures, both routine and non-routine
• Confidence and experience in handling a wide variety of animals (domestic, un-socialised and wildlife)
• Be able to prioritise and effectively manage workloads.
• Have sufficient computer skills; previous experience with Ezyvet software would be an advantage.
• Have the ability to work in an environment that changes every day, and be passionate about both people and animals.
• Have the ability to work in a high performance, fast paced environment.
• Have excellent communication and time management skills.
• Experience or understanding of Shelter medicine is preferred, but not essential
• 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).

What we can offer you, our SPCA Purrks

Working with SPCA offers numerous perks. Employees find deep personal fulfilment and purpose by contributing to the well-being of animals in need. Our teams are passionate and supportive, fostering a strong sense of community among like-minded individuals. With opportunities for professional growth and development in fields like animal care, advocacy, and education. Knowing that whatever role you participate in here at SPCA, your efforts directly improve the lives of animals and promote animal welfare across New Zealand. Here’s some of the Purrks you can obtain: 

• To be a part of the greater good – to have the privilege of making a difference to the welfare of animals across New Zealand
• Great “purrks” including a paid day off on your birthday.
• Free on-site parking 
• A busy, challenging and rewarding role with consistent support and an opportunity to continue to learn. 
• Opportunity to bring fresh thinking and new ideas to get involved in projects that can build on the solid foundation that has already been set in the organisation. 

• A hygienic, well laid out hospital that is equipped with a large open-plan prep room/non-sterile area, two roomy surgical theatres, separate cat and dog wards, IDEXX in-house lab diagnostic suite, high speed dental equipment and a dental x-ray unit, ultrasound, digital x-ray unit, and easy to use veterinary software

• Generous CPD benefits to encourage and assist vets to follow their passions

• A highly experienced, friendly & passionate team of veterinary nurses and support staff, who always have your back

• Normal business hours and regular breaks, with no late evenings. 

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