Animal Emergency Veterinarian — Companion Animals

16 hours ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Index. Scientific & Technical Recruitment and Consulting. Full time

About the company

Step into a place where every patient matters, teamwork runs deep, and excellence is simply how things are done.

Our client is a leading New Zealand veterinary group dedicated to advanced companion-animal care. Their purpose is to raise the standard of veterinary medicine in Aotearoa — bringing together emergency, surgical, internal medicine, cardiology, radiology, physiotherapy and rehabilitation under one roof.

Each hospital is built around collaboration: GPs, emergency vets, nurses and specialists working side-by-side to deliver the best possible outcomes for pets and their people. It's a fast-paced, emotionally rewarding environment where learning never stops and every shift brings something new.

About the role

You'll join a high-performing, well-resourced team caring for small animals in a 24/7 emergency hospital setting.

Typical shifts follow a
4 on / 4 off roster
(two day shifts + two night shifts) averaging about
35 hours per week
. Overnight you'll work alongside skilled veterinary nurses and be part of a collaborative hospital network that includes surgery, medicine, imaging, and cardiology specialists.

You'll handle the full range of small-animal cases — from triage and stabilisation through to diagnostics, surgery, and follow-up — always with a focus on clear communication, gold-standard care, and empathy for clients under pressure.

About you

You're a veterinarian who loves problem-solving, teamwork, and seeing the tangible difference your work makes.

You might already have emergency experience, or you could be a capable GP ready for a new challenge.

You'll bring:

  • A veterinary degree recognised by the
    New Zealand Veterinary Council
    (or eligibility for registration)
  • At least
    2 years'
    clinical experience with small animals
  • Confidence in decision-making and communicating clearly in urgent situations
  • A collaborative, compassionate approach — the kind that keeps patients safe and teams strong

If you're motivated by learning, growth, and being part of something bigger, you'll thrive here.

Benefits

  • Excellent pay
    – $48 – $90 per hour (depending on experience) + $5 per hour night shift loading
  • Structured induction
    and mentoring with clear clinical protocols
  • Daily access to specialists
    and formal CPD pathways
  • Career progression
    into senior emergency or specialist-aligned roles
  • Supportive culture
    – kind, collaborative, and focused on doing right by every patient
  • Modern facilities
    – advanced imaging, diagnostics, and surgical capabilities

How to apply

If you're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career — with great people beside you and every tool you need to succeed — we'd love to hear from you.

Click apply or contact us at

or at

for a confidential discussion.

Index Scientific and Technical Recruitment is New Zealand's only recruitment company run by scientists. We specialise in serving science, technology, and manufacturing companies. We have the trust of some of the most successful New Zealand and international companies to identify talented technical specialists, managers, executives, regulatory & compliance, and sales & business development specialists. Our commitment lies in enhancing the operation of New Zealand's innovation ecosystem and helping science, technology and manufacturing companies succeed both locally and internationally.

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