Large Animal Technician/Technologist

Our Business

Levin & Horowhenua Vets is part of Totally Vets Limited which is a dynamic veterinary company, providing services and products in the Manawatu, Levin, Horowhenua, Tararua, and Taumarunui areas for companion animals, equine, and production animals.

Our business thrives on talented people providing superior care and advice for the health, wellbeing and performance of animals. Our business is committed to achieving Healthy Animals, Healthy People, Healthy Communities. When you join us, you become part of that effort.

About Levin

Levin is a rural town that has seen a lot of growth over the past 10 years and is the 10th fastest growing district in New Zealand. It is especially popular with families wanting a more affordable, relaxed lifestyle.

If you enjoy the outdoors, Levin is a great choice, with beaches on one side and the Tararua Ranges with its walking tracks on the other. For city amenities, Wellington is an hour’s drive south and Palmerston North is 40 minutes’ drive north.

About the Role

We are growing our team and have a vacancy for a Veterinary Technician to join our busy mixed animal clinic based in Levin.

Levin & Horowhenua Vets is a busy mixed practice. They’ve been serving their community for over 80 years and have a strong and well-regarded production animal team. The companion animal side is equally busy, and the team is very proactive about creating offers that develop and expand their customer base.

Responsibilities include:

• Carrying out a variety of farm calls, this may include:
  
  
  
  • calf disbudding
  
  
  • blood sampling
  
  
  • condition scoring
  
  
  • vaccinating
  
  
  • drenching
  
  
  
  


• Manage lab samples, carrying out a large range of in-house lab work


• Giving advice to farmers and lifestylers when they come into clinic


• Providing excellent standards of care for our patients and clients


• Anesthetic monitoring and carrying out procedures in clinic with large animals


• Administration support for veterinarians

We are looking for a person who has the following qualities:

• Applicant will ideally have a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, but if you have relevant experience, please apply


• Can work in a team, but who is equally confident to work by themselves


• Excellent organisational skills


• An excellent standard of customer service


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Have a passion for animal health and wellbeing


• Have initiative and a pro-active work ethic

What we can offer you:

• Long service benefits


• CPD allowance and opportunities


• Staff discounts on products and services


• Annual flu vaccinations


• Paid Volunteer Day


• Partner offers with Toyota, BNZ and PBTech.


• Sonder, our employee care platform.

This position is a full-time position; working week can be anything from Monday – Saturday between 7.45am – 5.30pm, days and hours to be confirmed with successful candidate.

Please apply with your CV and cover letter.

A copy of the job description is available on request.

For more information, please contact:

Brenda Lineham

Clinic Manager

[email protected]

Please note we are not accredited with Immigration New Zealand for this specific role. Applicants must have full working rights in New Zealand to be considered.