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Veterinarian

Full Time

Takurua Vets is looking for a full-time veterinarian to join our growing team in Christchurch.

This role is suited to a veterinarian who is genuinely interested in solving clinical problems and doing thorough, thoughtful work. We are looking for someone who enjoys working cases up properly, values good clinical reasoning, and takes real satisfaction in finding answers for patients and clients.

About the role

This is a broad companion animal role in a growing small animal clinic with real clinical scope. The position includes consultations, diagnostics, medical case management, surgery, dentistry, urgent presentations, and after-hours support.

A strong surgical skill set and confidence in surgery would be ideal. Confidence working sole charge and a genuine interest in emergency and urgent care would also be highly valued.

Position details

Full-time

Upper Riccarton, Christchurch

Companion animal

Consults, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, urgent care, after-hours support

$60-$80 per hour, negotiable based on experience and skill set

Takurua Vets is an Immigration New Zealand accredited employer. Eligible overseas applicants are welcome to enquire where this aligns with visa requirements and the needs of the role.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a veterinarian who is thoughtful, clinically engaged, and serious about doing good work. This role will suit someone who values good clinical reasoning, enjoys working cases up properly, and takes real satisfaction in finding answers for patients and clients.

We are especially interested in people who are committed to their career, motivated to keep learning, and excited by the opportunity to do high-quality work in a clinic with broad, hands-on scope.

The kind of team member we value

At Takurua Vets, we value people who are ambitious, engaged, dependable, and willing to contribute to more than just the consult room. We are looking for someone who wants to help build strong clinical systems, contribute to SOPs and workflow, and support the clinic as it continues to grow its capabilities.

This is a role for someone who wants to be involved in the development of the clinic, not just work within what already exists.

Our clinical direction

Takurua Vets is continuing to build around calm, thoughtful veterinary care, with a growing clinic-wide commitment to fear-free and pain-conscious practice. We are looking for team members who care about patient experience as well as clinical outcomes, and who want to be part of a clinic that is actively shaping its standards, systems, and way of working.

How to apply

If you are thoughtful, ambitious, clinically engaged, and excited by the opportunity to help shape the future direction of a growing clinic, we would be happy to hear from you.  Please get in touch with your CV and a short introduction outlining your background, experience, and interest in the role.

Contact Us

1 Ilam Road, Upper Riccarton
Christchurch
Canterbury 8041
New Zealand