Urgent Care and ECC Veterinarian

Role Description Takurua Vets is looking for an Urgent Care and ECC Veterinarian to help us build the next stage of our urgent care and after-hours service. This role may be full-time, part-time, twilight-based, overnight, on-call, or a flexible combination depending on experience, availability, and clinic need. It may suit an experienced GP veterinarian, a veterinarian with ECC experience, or someone who wants to contribute to urgent care alongside another role, study, family, or other commitments. The role may include urgent consultations, triage, diagnostics, medical case management, inpatient assessment, stabilisation, emergency procedures, emergency surgery, client communication, and after-hours support. In the early stage, the role is likely to involve twilight work and on-call support rather than a fixed overnight roster. As the clinic grows, the role may develop alongside the service. Flexible full-time or part-time options considered Twilight, overnight, or on-call veterinary work $60–$90 per hour, depending on experience and hours worked Our clinic is located in Upper Riccarton, Christchurch Companion animal urgent care and ECC Developing service moving toward fuller overnight and 24-hour care Immigration New Zealand accredited employer Eligible overseas applicants are welcome to enquire where this aligns with visa requirements, Veterinary Council of New Zealand registration, and the needs of the role. Responsibilities May Include Triage and assessment of urgent and emergency cases Management of urgent consultations and after-hours presentations Stabilisation of unwell or injured companion animal patients Diagnostic planning and interpretation, including laboratory testing and imaging Medical case management and inpatient reassessment Emergency procedures and surgery, depending on experience Pain assessment and patient comfort-focused care Clear communication with clients during urgent or stressful situations Collaboration with veterinary nurses and the wider clinical team Accurate clinical records and contribution to developing workflows and protocols Participation in twilight, overnight, or on-call support depending on the agreed role structure Qualifications and Experience New Zealand recognised veterinary degree Eligibility for registration with the Veterinary Council of New Zealand, or ability to obtain registration Small animal clinical experience Ability to triage, prioritise, and make sound clinical decisions under pressure Good client communication and interpersonal skills Commitment to patient welfare, pain management, and practical evidence-based medicine Ability to work collaboratively with nurses and other veterinarians Experience in urgent care, emergency, critical care, surgery, or after-hours work is highly valued, but the exact role shape can be adapted to the right person. #J-18808-Ljbffr