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Veterinarian Expressions of Interest

Takurua Vets welcomes expressions of interest from veterinarians who feel aligned with the direction of our clinic and the way we want to practise over time.

While we may not always be advertising an active veterinary vacancy, we are always interested in hearing from thoughtful clinicians who value good medicine, calm patient care, and high professional standards.

Veterinary work at Takurua Vets

Veterinary work at Takurua Vets is broad, hands-on, and closely connected to the day-to-day life of a growing small animal clinic. Depending on experience, interests, and the needs of the clinic, this may include consultations, diagnostics, medical case management, surgery, dentistry, inpatient care, urgent presentations, and after-hours support.

We are looking for veterinarians who can combine sound clinical reasoning with clear communication, steady decision-making, and a genuine commitment to patient welfare.

Who we would like to hear from

We welcome expressions of interest from veterinarians at different stages of their career, including early-career vets looking for the right long-term environment as well as more experienced clinicians seeking a clinic whose direction aligns with their values.

We would especially like to hear from veterinarians who care about practising thoughtfully, communicate clearly with clients and colleagues, work well as part of a team, and take pride in being dependable, practical, and professional. We value clinicians who are comfortable contributing across a broad clinical setting and who are interested not only in good case management, but also in helping strengthen the standards, systems, and day-to-day function of the clinic.

Because Takurua Vets also provides emergency and after-hours support, this may suit veterinarians who are comfortable contributing to urgent care and on-call work as part of a broader clinical team.

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. For veterinarians, this means being part of a clinic that is working to shape patient care around lower-stress handling, better recognition and treatment of pain, and a more considered clinical experience 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.

Our Approach

Submitting an expression of interest

If you think Takurua Vets may be the right fit for you in the future, we would be happy to hear from you. An expression of interest can include your CV and a short note introducing yourself, your background, your clinical interests, and the kind of role or working environment you are looking for.

If a suitable opportunity arises, we may be in touch to continue the conversation.

Contact Us

1 Ilam Road, Upper Riccarton
Christchurch
Canterbury 8041
New Zealand