Lead Veterinary Nurse

2 days ago


Remuera, Auckland, New Zealand CareVets Full time

Lead with compassion. Grow with purpose.

Are you an experienced Veterinary Nurse ready to take the next step in your career? Remuera Vets is seeking a passionate and motivated Lead Veterinary Nurse to join our growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role where you'll guide, mentor, and support our dedicated nursing team while continuing to provide hands-on, gold-standard care to our patients.

Step into a rewarding leadership role with genuine growth opportunities

Join a modern, well-equipped clinic with a supportive, high-performing team

Make a meaningful impact in a respected, community-loved practice

About the Clinic

Remuera Vet Clinic is a busy, well-established practice located in the heart of Auckland. Our friendly team of four veterinarians, two receptionists, and seven nurses works together to deliver exceptional veterinary care to our loyal and appreciative clientele.

The clinic is fully equipped with:

· Four consult rooms

· Separate dog and cat wards

· Radiology room, sterile surgery theatre, and dental theatre with dental x-ray

· Full in-house diagnostics, including Zoetis AI Imagyst

We're proud to provide a high standard of care in a supportive, community-focused environment.

About the Role

This is a full-time leadership position (40 hours per week, Monday–Friday) with some weekend work (1 in 6 Saturdays/Sundays) and one evening shift per week (until 8 PM).

As our clinic continues to grow, roster flexibility is required to meet the clinic's needs, especially during busy or holiday periods.

You'll work closely with the Clinic Coordinator and Lead Veterinarian to uphold best practice standards, lead the nursing team, and support continuous development across all areas of clinical care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the nursing team to deliver the highest standard of patient and client care
  • Perform all nursing duties including anaesthesia, surgery, diagnostics, and radiology
  • Conduct nurse consultations (vaccinations, arthritis treatments, laser therapy, and more)
  • Manage and mentor junior and student nurses, supporting onboarding and development
  • Assist the Clinic Coordinator with team meetings and professional development programs
  • Oversee nurse-run dentistry (scale, polish, dental x-rays)
  • Support clinic operations and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

About You

You're an experienced veterinary nurse or technologist who's ready to step into leadership. You thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy supporting others to grow, and stay calm under pressure.

You'll bring:

· –4 years'+ experience as a qualified Veterinary Nurse or Veterinary Technologist

· Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills

· A proactive, adaptable, and positive approach to teamwork

· Passion for animal care and ongoing professional development

· Flexibility and empathy, with a drive to deliver excellent client and patient experiences

What's on Offer?

Competitive remuneration, commensurate with experience

A modern, well-equipped clinic with a supportive leadership team

Genuine opportunities for professional growth and leadership development

A warm, non-corporate, family-oriented workplace culture

Generous staff discounts on veterinary services and retail products

Apply Now

If you're a skilled Veterinary Nurse ready to step into a leadership role and help shape the future of a thriving clinic, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and cover letter to Dipika Sharma at

We can't wait to welcome you to the team at Remuera Vets.


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