ABOUT US
The SPCA helps protect over 30,000 animals every year. By rescuing, rehabilitating, sheltering and advocating for animals, we are directly improving their lives. Our Animal Services teams run our 28 Centres, from Kerikeri to Invercargill, and they are essential in us being able to do the work we do.

ABOUT THE TEAM
Our Centres are working hard rescuing, caring for and rehoming animals in need. They are the face of SPCA in their communities, working to create real and sustainable change for the wellbeing of animals. Our Levin team is a small but mighty team. We are a passionate about what we do, we support each other by jumping in head first to help and we have high clinical standards and we prioritise animal welfare and community connection.

ABOUT THE ROLE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Nurse to join our team. This is a hands-on, varied role where you will play a key role in ensuring animals in our care receive the highest standard of both medical treatment and day-to-day care throughout their journey from intake through to adoption.

• SPCA Levin Centre
• Permanent Part-time / 32 hours per week
• Sunday to Wednesday 8:30am - 5:00pm  

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality daily care, enrichment, socialisation and husbandry for animals in SPCA care, ensuring welfare needs are consistently met
• Support veterinary procedures including preparation for surgery, anaesthesia monitoring, assisting with treatments, and administering prescribed medications
• Ensure our animal enclosures and runs are clean 
• Monitor, assess, and record animal health, behaviour and recovery progress, escalating concerns to veterinarians or senior staff as required
• Maintain accurate records across animal management systems, ensuring documentation is timely, compliant and up to date
• Support adoption processes and provide excellent customer service to the public, including enquiries in person, online and over the phone
• Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers and fosterers to support animal rehabilitation, behaviour plans and rehoming outcomes
• Maintain a safe, clean and compliant environment by following SPCA policies, procedures and Health & Safety requirements at all times

ABOUT YOU
You are passionate about animal welfare and committed to delivering both high-quality clinical care and compassionate day-to-day animal support. You are calm under pressure, adaptable, and confident working across both veterinary and shelter environments.

You will also have:

• Qualification and experience in veterinary nursing 
• Strong animal handling skills and confidence working with a range of species 
• Experience assisting in veterinary surgeries and procedures, including medication administration
• Excellent communication with experience working with the community in a customer facing role 
• Strong attention to detail with accurate record keeping and administration ability 
• Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced environment with competing priorities 
• High levels of empathy, resilience and professionalism 

OUR PURRKS
As part of SPCA, you’ll also enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• The opportunity to make a real difference to animal welfare across New Zealand 
• Enjoy a paid day off for your Birthday, it’s our way of celebrating you!
• A workplace culture where collaboration, development and kindness are key.
• Exclusive discounts and benefits, including pet insurance and retail offers.
• Access to 24/7 confidential wellness support.
• On-site parking available (where applicable) 

HOW TO APPLY
If you are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of animals and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in animal welfare and veterinary care, we would love to hear from you. Submit your application today.

For more information click the apply now button and that will take you to our careers site. On our careers site you can click here for more about the impressive work we do and the impact we have and click here for the job description.

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

We have a diverse, inclusive and values driven culture at SPCA. We value a diverse work environment because teams are stronger with different perspectives and experiences, so we welcome people from all walks of life to apply.

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.