ABOUT THE ROLE

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

This role is permanent, part time working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.30 am – 5.00 pm (24 hours per week).

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 make the most of your clinical experience working closely with our Vet Nurse to ensure all animals presented to, and under the care of SPCA, are given high standards of veterinary care.

You will get support from our internal Vet network however you will be working autonomously in a role which provides both a unique personal challenge and satisfaction in the knowledge that you will make a real difference to the animals that need our help and care, our most vulnerable animals.

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 fully qualified Vet ideally with a minimum of two years’ experience in clinical practice
• Experience in surgical procedures both routine and non-routine
• Professional registration as a Veterinarian
• Competency in clinical veterinarian practice
• Excellent written and oral communication skills– including statistics, report writing, systems
• Good inter-personal skills - ability to build rapport with staff, stakeholders and suppliers
• Strong time management, organisational and planning ability
• A commitment to high-quality work and professionalism
• Ability to manage confidential information with responsibility and integrity
• Ability to manage stress and handle emotional situations while retaining empathy

Our team is full of passionate, purpose-driven people who love animals and want to make the world a kinder and more compassionate place. Some other purrks include –

• To be a part of the greater good – to have the privilege of making a difference to the welfare of animals across New Zealand
• 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 we have
• To work with like minded people
• Continuing Professional Development expenses reimbursed plus CPD leave per annum, pro-rated based on the number of hours worked
• Reimbursement or payment of annual VIN, APC, NZVA membership fees
• A paid day off on your birthday
• On site parking available 

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Centres are a hive of activity where every day is dedicated to animal welfare, community connection and making a real difference. We have Centre Managers, Vets, Vet Nurses, Animal Attendants, Foster Coordinators, Customer Services Officers and everything in between. Our people are kind, resilient, customer centric and calm under pressure.

Sound like your team?

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.

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!

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.