Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon. $95,000 - $130,000 per annum DOE. Central Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.
You’re a great vet, with an adventurous side who is starting to get itchy feet.
Things change, circumstances change and the thought of moving overseas to utilise your skills excites you.
It’s a big step, we understand that, curious, excited, looking for an adventure on the other side of the world?
Tempted, read on.
What if I know of a rural vet practice proud to serve its community, still maintaining that crucial family feel, based in Central Hawkes Bay. With snow-capped mountains to the West and picture postcard beaches to the East, with walking, hunting fishing, and kayaking on your doorstep.
Luckily, I do and this one is hiring.
Due to growth, they are looking for a two-year plus experienced small animal vet with some opportunities for mixed work. However, a kind empathetic vet whose experience might not be there yet but is keen to learn, advance, and acquire that knowledge is just as important to them.
This is very much a team setting, a close-knit team of passionate like-minded individuals who work together discussing cases and trying to make the place the best it can be.
A modern practice with all the kit you will develop as a vet and gain experience by working on your own cases with support from the team. They have a general practice with the main patients being cats and dogs. They do see a few rabbits, chickens, goats, pet lambs, calves, rats and birds also.
The normal hours of work are Mon - Fri 8 am - 5 pm and 1 in 2 Saturday morning from 9 am - 12 noon. If a Sat is worked the following Friday afternoon you are given 3 hours off.
They have a rotation with the other practice in town for out-of-hours where they do one weekend in 8 and 1 weekday evening every 2 weeks, with one public holiday per year.
So, what’s in it for you? $95k -$130k annum DOE. Council Registration Fees, NZVA membership, and continuing professional development. Special interests are encouraged and funded. They offer 5 weeks per year paid leave. Some relocation allowance to be discussed at interview.
Choosing to work overseas is a big decision. You’re a good vet who cares about the patients. Most importantly, you want a place to help, learn, and give back to the profession you love.
So, what’s next?
Send your CV, don’t worry if it’s not up to date. We can’t get the whole story in a job ad so ask any questions. I’ll answer honestly, no hard sell.
Enjoy being a vet and build this role around your new adventure