Are you looking for a change from private practice? Do you like the idea of helping animals that are most in need and making an impact on animal welfare? A chance to refine your routine surgical procedures, learn about shelter medicine and work with a passionate and supportive team?

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for a NZ qualified Veterinarian to join our Animal Services team based in Wellington..

This is a permanent role working 16 or 32 hours per week (both options available) over a 4 day working week. There is no on call element and all shifts are 8 am to 5 pm and 1 in 4 weekends.

In this role you get to see the best and the worst. It is a rewarding, fulfilling, and essential role, as well as demanding, heartbreaking and physical. It takes a special kind of person to do this role but what you get back can really fill your cup. You will work across surgery, hospital and foster animal consults.

The role gets you interacting with multiple teams at the centre including the animal welfare inspectorate team and the animal adoptions teams. We strive to achieve good inter-team relations to create a welcome environment for open discussions on cases to ensure the best treatment plans for our animals.

We also support other centres in the lower North Island, accepting weekly transfers of interesting cases to help manage animal flow of the other centres.

ABOUT YOU

You’re an animal advocate, you are passionate about animal welfare, care and education. Our vision, purpose and values resonate with you and you have a love for working with both humans and animals.

You will also have/be –

• A NZ registered Veterinarian, with current professional registration 
• Work well within a team
• Clinical experience and surgical skills are useful - we can consider new graduates and provide appropriate support and structure to grow you into the role
• Confidence in handling a wide variety of animals – we see many un-socialised cats and wildlife - if you do not have prior experience, you would be able to learn on the job
• Prioritising and effectively managing workload is essential through the busy periods
• Familiarity and versatility with computer systems
• A flexible candidate that works well in an environment that changes every day, and passionate about both people and animals

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

WHAT WE OFFER

• An amazing opportunity to use your clinical skills in a shelter environment and make a difference to New Zealand’s animals
• A workplace that provides excellent treatment protocols, strict hygiene standards and Fear Free handling
• A highly experienced, friendly & passionate team of veterinary nurses and support staff, and many morning teas to keep us together
• The chance to make autonomous decisions on your cases without client pressure
• Normal business hours and regular breaks
• A hygienic, well laid out vet wing that is equipped with:
  • A surgical theatre with two operating tables, as well as a non-sterile area to perform non-sterile surgeries and dentals
  • Separate cat and dog hospital care areas, a quarantine cat area for new arrivals and a cat isolation area for infectious diseases
  • Idexx Catalyst and Pro-cyte, in-house lab diagnostic suite
  • High speed dental equipment with dental x-ray, ultrasound and a larger digital x-ray unit
• Generous CPD benefits
• Attractive salary to work for the leading animal charity in New Zealand
• Additional day of leave for your birthday, and
• Onsite free parking

HOW TO APPLY

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.

If you are ready to be part of something amazing, APPLY NOW – we can’t wait to see your application!

If you have any questions, contact emma.passmore@spca.nz

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.