Horse and Cat Vet – Carterton, Wairarapa
Are you a dedicated and passionate Veterinary Nurse who loves cats? Horse and Cat Vet is looking for a new team member to join our small, progressive, and family-friendly clinic.
About Us:
At Horse and Cat Vet, we are a close-knit team of one Vet/ owner, two veterinary nurses and an administrator, dedicated to providing the highest standard of care for our feline and equine patients. We are a new, progressive, and tech-savvy practice equipped with ultrasound, in house bloods, small hospital and digital and dental x-ray. Our caseload is varied, from community desexing to in-depth medical workups for our many middle-aged and senior cat patients. We are an ISFM Cat Friendly accredited practice (and aiming for Gold!), so a love for cats and a commitment to low-stress handling are essential.
We are a Living Wage and Allied Veterinary Professional (AVP) accredited employer based in Carterton, in the lovely Wairarapa. Our clinic is small, we are a little unconventional as we currently work out of a renovated caravan and self contained small hospital, so you need to enjoy a non corporate atmosphere. Our team is supportive, highly motivated, and we all have a great sense of humor!
The Role:
This is a part-time, primarily feline-focused nursing role with flexible hours, though availability on Fridays is essential. There is potential for the role to become full-time in the future. While confidence with horses is a bonus, it is not a requirement.
Your responsibilities will be varied and may include:
- Surgical nursing, including anaesthetic monitoring, radiology and dental scale and polishing.
- Running nurse-led clinics
- Develop in your areas of interest (e.g., nutrition, behaviour, dentistry).
- Assisting with both in-clinic appointments and house calls for cats.
- Reception and administrative duties.
- Inventory management.
- General clinic cleaning and maintenance.
- Assisting the veterinarian with ambulatory equine work in a non-clinical capacity (e.g., record-keeping, restocking).
There is no out-of-hours requirement for this role at present.
About You:
We are looking for someone who is:
- Must be a qualified or AVP applicable qualified Veterinary Nurse.
- Self-motivated with excellent time management skills and the ability to take initiative.
- A team player with a great attitude, who enjoys learning, teaching clients and supporting colleagues.
- Passionate about feline medicine and low-stress handling.
- Willing to be trained and eager to learn skills, such as taking feline blood pressures.
- Reliable, punctual, and professional in their presentation.
- A new graduate with the right drive and ethical alignment would be welcomed and supported.
What We Offer:
- A fun, supportive, and amazing team environment.
- A family-friendly workplace that understands the need for flexibility.
- Support for continuing professional development (CPD), including periodic conference attendance.
- The opportunity to utilize your nursing skills to their full potential.
- A provided uniform and coverage of your NZVNA dues.
How to Apply:
If you believe you would be a great fit for our team, we would love to hear from you. Please email your CV and a cover letter, including your references and any details on your availability.
Email us todayProcess: The process will include an interview and a potential paid working interview to ensure a good team fit.
To get a feel for our clinic, you can visit our website at hcv.nz or find us on Facebook (search for Horse and Cat Vet).
Please note: We have a strict no-dogs-on-site policy.
Applications will close on Friday, 19th of June. We will be taking our time to find the perfect person to join our small team.
We look forward to receiving your application!