Vet Nurse

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 Taraua 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 have a vacancy for an experienced Vet Nurse to join our busy companion animal hospital based at our Levin clinic.  We run a well-equipped hospital offering a wide range of surgeries and advanced treatment options for our clients.

We are a client centric business and put our customers and patients at the heart of everything we do.  You’ll be in a great working environment, part of a friendly team and be provided with great benefits including CPD opportunities within the wider business and competitive remuneration.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing excellent standards of care for our patients and clients


• Assisting with consultations


• General nursing and clinic administration tasks


• Utilise technology and equipment management


• Assisting with anaesthesia surgical procedures


• Monitoring care of patients and follow up after surgery

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

• A Veterinary Nurse Qualification with proven clinical skills


• An enthusiastic level of customer service


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• The ability to show empathy and respond to customer and patient needs


• A passion for animal health and wellbeing


• Your team skills will be excellent, and your ability to relate well to both customers and colleagues.


• You must be able to adapt to a constantly changing environment whilst maintaining a friendly and enjoyable working atmosphere


• 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 role is working 30 hours per week with participation in the Saturday roster.

Apply now with you CV and cover letter!

For more information or a copy of the job description, please contact:

Alexis Killeen

Practice Manager

[email protected]