Veterinary Nurse

**An opportunity to join our ever-growing team of veterinary professionals**

The Strand Veterinarian is a fast-growing companion animal health service close to the Auckland CBD. Our business success in this growth sector comes from the belief we ‘treat them as our own’, ‘step into their shoes’, and always ‘dream big’ to deliver the best care possible to clients, patients, and team.

**Why chose us?**

Sustainability and fear-free handling are key focuses for our clinic

️ ️Team-led culture informed by our key values

Opportunities for job crafting towards areas of passion or special talents

**The Role**

We hire for skill, intelligence (EQ+IQ), resilience, and HEART, and would love you to help us service our high-involvement pet clientele. We are seeking a motivated and patient-care-focused Full-Time Veterinary Nurse to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with our experienced veterinarians across all areas of small animal veterinary practice, including hospital care, surgery and consultations. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest standard of patient care, veterinary excellence, and customer service.
- 3-5 years of veterinary nursing experience in companion animal clinics.
- A nurse with a strong drive for gold standard care, and the confidence to advocate for patients, clients and team.
- Good anaesthesia monitoring knowledge including monitoring devices, how they work, limitations and problem solving when patient or machine abnormalities arise.
- Team player with self awareness in how you communicate with others, how to deal with conflict in a respectful manner with a focus on creating and maintaining a great culture.
- Willingness to embrace the importance of self care, break the habits that the profession has created - to enjoy a long career of patient and client care.
- Passion and dedication for learning.
- Must hold a nursing qualification eligible to join and maintain your AVPRC Registration.
- Ideally have practice software experience with Ezyvet and Smartflow.

**What is on offer**:

- Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience and skills.
- Permanent full-time position offering stability.
- A supportive, inclusive, and fun team environment.
- We look after our team and value everyone’s professionalism, integrity and love of animals.
- Recognition as a Great Place to Work - Certified.
- Ongoing professional development through access to the VC Learning Academy (online learning portal).
- Mental health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Paid Parental Leave, as well as Paid Purrental Leave (for your furry family members).