Careers with Vet Services

Vet Services Hawke’s Bay are always keen to hear from passionate professionals looking to develop interesting and rewarding careers. 

We employ a talented team of veterinarians, technicians, vet nurses, dog groomers, retail and business support staff. If you’re interested in being part of our vibrant, busy and caring team please send in your CV and tell us why you think Vet Services is the workplace for you.

 

Current Vacancies

Napier

Small Animal Veterinarian

Are you a passionate and dedicated small animal veterinarian with 3+ years experience, looking for your next career move? 

About this role:

As a key member of our expanding and supportive Napier team, you’ll work alongside a group of four experienced and two recent graduate veterinarians, ten skilled veterinary nurses, and five support staff all working collaboratively to provide high-quality veterinary care. Your role will involve all aspects of companion animal medicine and surgery. 

We also offer the opportunity to pursue areas of special interest, with team members currently working in areas such as small pets and birds, orthopaedic surgery, acupuncture and rehabilitation therapies, and ultrasonography.

What we offer:

  • No afterhours duty: Family-friendly clinic with a shared weekend roster (approximately 1:6 weekends, 9AM – 1PM) and no afterhours duties, allowing you to enjoy your personal time.
  • Professional development: Generous CPD support with quarterly career catchups to ensure clear career pathways and professional goals for all team members.
  • State-of-the-art facilities: Our newly built clinic feature the latest veterinary equipment, including Sedcacal radiology, and more. We also offer separate cat and dog waiting areas, a dedicated small pets and birds ward, an orthopaedic surgery room and many more.
  • Overnight transfers: We offer the option for overnight case transfers to the Hawkes Bay Urgent Care and After Hours Veterinary Clinic, providing the highest standard of care for animals that require overnight monitoring. This ensures our veterinarians have full support from those who choose to work in the afterhours clinic.
  • Comprehensive benefits: Free health insurance, flu vaccinations, annual health checks, paid birthday leave, long service leave. annual veterinary fee allowances, staff discounts, and regular social functions to keep the team engaged.
Ready for the next step?
If you’re excited about this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. The position is available for an August-September 2025 start, so get in touch with our lead companion animal veterinarian, Veronika Pipe, for more information or to apply.
 
 
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Waipukurau

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Veterinary Nurse 

We’re looking for a bright and bubble veterinary nurse to join our team! 

We are looking for a qualified veterinary nurse who is highly motivated and able to turn their hand to a multitude of different tasks.

We offer a great place to work with a fun and supportive team, regular training, CPD and social functions. Our Waipukurau clinic is purpose built and newly renovated, equipped with the latest technology to enhance your role as a member of our nursing team. 

This is a full time position with work hours planned around clinic opening hours, with 1 in 6 weekends rostered in clinic. 

If this sounds like you, get in touch! 

Please email your CV and cover letter to:  

Hastings

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Veterinary Nurse 

Join Our Fun & Supportive Team!

Are you a vibrant and upbeat veterinary nurse looking for your next opportunity? Due to an internal promotion, we are on the hunt for a qualified and driven vet nurse to join our fantastic team at the Hastings clinic.

We offer:

  • A fun and supportive work environment where team culture is important
  • Regular training, CPD, and social events

This is a full time position including a weekend roster, currently one in nine weekend duty with a DOAD (day off after duty) scheduled.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you by submitting your application via the link below.

Future Opportunities

graduate veterinarians

Vet Services graduate programme is designed to support and develop your career as a new veterinarian. 

The programme runs alongside the first 2 years of your career with Vet Services. During this time you will receive ongoing support from a dedicated mentor and the management team in your clinic. You will be guided through each step of your professional development at a pace that works for you. 

We are now taking applications for 2025

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