Veterinarian

Canterbury Vets currently has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated veterinarian to join our team. You will have the chance to develop your skills further, while developing strong relationships with our large client base.

**The Company**
Canterbury vets is a busy and privately owned practice with sister clinics in Ashburton and Methven - both located only an hour from Christchurch. The mid Canterbury area offers a friendly community feel, with a strong emphasis on agriculture and farming. The area is home to a wide range of outdoor recreational pursuits including skiing, hunting, tramping, mountain biking, and boating.

**The Position**

The role involves both the opportunity to stretch your veterinarian muscles, and the chance to develop your skills further. While you can expect some on-call work for emergencies, you will also find we still make sure that every member of our team has that all-important work-life balance.
- The successful applicant must be comfortable doing consultations, clinical diagnosis, farm service work & surgery
- Small animal/companion animal work
- Large animal, sheep, cow and equine work
- Display empathy to our clients and their animals
- Strong focus on animal wellness

**Your Profile**
- Two years’ experience working as a mixed practice veterinarian is highly desirable, however all levels of experience will be considered
- Exposure to equine or large animal work as well as companion animals is desirable
- Approach problems with an analytical view and have the ability to problem solve and work with a triage attitude as required
- A can do attitude and willingness to get stuck in
- Enjoy being part of a tight-knit team with the ability enhance an already positive culture
- Meet the conditions of the Veterinary Council of New Zealand
- Be based in NZ with a current valid work visa or meet the conditions required for us to support your visa

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

**Salary**: $80,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- On call
- Overtime

Supplementary Pay:

- Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ashburton, Canterbury: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Veterinarian: 1 year (preferred)