Takurua Vets is an independent veterinary clinic in Christchurch built around thoughtful medicine, sustainable clinical work, and genuine care for both patients and the people who look after them.
We occasionally recruit for specific roles as the clinic grows, and current vacancies are advertised here when they are available. We also welcome expressions of interest at any time from veterinarians, vet nurses, and students who feel aligned with the direction of the clinic.
When we are actively recruiting, open roles will be listed below with information about the position, the type of applicant we are looking for, and how to apply.
We are always interested in hearing from thoughtful, capable people who may be a strong fit for the clinic over time. Expressions of interest help us connect with veterinarians, vet nurses, and students who share our values, even when there is not a specific permanent role being advertised.
If you are interested in working with Takurua Vets in the future, you are welcome to explore the pathways below.
We are building a clinic designed to support calm, high-quality veterinary care and a working environment that is sustainable over the long term. That means giving medicine the time it needs, investing in systems that support good patient care, and creating a workplace that people can be proud to be part of.
As an independent clinic, we are able to make decisions locally, shape the way we work, and keep our focus on what matters most: good medicine, clear communication, and a team culture built on trust, respect, and shared purpose.
We want Takurua Vets to be a place where people can do great work, keep learning, and build careers they are proud of over time. That includes supporting students and early-career staff as they find their feet, giving experienced team members room to develop their interests, and building systems that make good medicine more achievable every day.
If you are looking for a clinic where thoughtful care, independence, and long-term standards matter, we would be happy to hear from you.
Working in an independent clinic can offer a different kind of professional experience. At Takurua Vets, independence allows us to shape our systems carefully, make decisions locally, and build the clinic in a way that reflects our values and standards.
For the right person, that can mean more direct involvement, a clearer sense of purpose, and the opportunity to help shape a growing practice over time.
Takurua Vets is continuing to build around calm, thoughtful veterinary care, with a growing clinic-wide commitment to fear-free and pain-conscious practice. What may once have existed as individual areas of interest is being developed more deliberately into a broader way of working across the clinic.
For team members, this means being part of a practice that is actively shaping its systems, standards, and patient experience around lower-stress handling, better recognition and treatment of pain, and a more considered approach to care overall.
We are interested in people who value good medicine, good judgement, and a way of working that supports both patient welfare and sustainable clinical practice.
Takurua Vets is an Immigration New Zealand accredited employer. For the right roles, this means we can consider eligible overseas applicants under the Accredited Employer Work Visa framework.
If you would like to apply for a current role or register your interest in future opportunities, we would be happy to hear from you.
