Veterinarian / Wellington

ABOUT THE ROLE We have an exciting opportunity for a NZ qualified Veterinarian to join our Animal Services team based in Wellington. This is a permanent role working 16 or 32 hours per week (both options available) over a 4‑day working week. There is no on‑call element and all shifts are 8 am to 5 pm with 1 in 4 weekends. In this role you will see the best and the worst. It is a rewarding, fulfilling and essential role, as well as demanding, heartbreaking and physical. You will work across surgery, hospital and foster animal consults and interact with multiple teams at the centre including the animal welfare inspectorate team and the animal adoptions team. ABOUT YOU You are an animal advocate and passionate about animal welfare, care and education. Our vision, purpose and values resonate with you and you have a love for working with both humans and animals. A NZ registered Veterinarian, with current professional registration Work well within a team Clinical experience and surgical skills are useful – we can consider new graduates and provide appropriate support and structure to grow you into the role Confidence in handling a wide variety of animals – we see many un‑socialised cats and wildlife – if you do not have prior experience, you would be able to learn on the job Prioritising and effectively managing workload is essential through the busy periods Familiarity and versatility with computer systems A flexible candidate that works well in an environment that changes every day, and passionate about both people and animals Experience or understanding of shelter medicine is preferred, but not essential. A sound understanding of, and empathy with, the goals and values of the SPCA is required. WHAT WE OFFER An amazing opportunity to use your clinical skills in a shelter environment and make a difference to New Zealand’s animals A workplace that provides excellent treatment protocols, strict hygiene standards and Fear Free handling A highly experienced, friendly & passionate team of veterinary nurses and support staff, and many morning teas to keep us together The chance to make autonomous decisions on your cases without client pressure Normal business hours and regular breaks A hygienic, well‑laid out vet wing that is equipped with: A surgical theatre with two operating tables, as well as a non‑sterile area to perform non‑sterile surgeries and dentals Separate cat and dog hospital care areas, a quarantine cat area for new arrivals and a cat isolation area for infectious diseases Idexx Catalyst and Pro‑cyte, in‑house lab diagnostic suite High speed dental equipment with dental x‑ray, ultrasound and a larger digital x‑ray unit Attractive salary to work for the leading animal charity in New Zealand Additional day of leave for your birthday Onsite free parking All applicants must possess the legal right to work in New Zealand, either as a New Zealand or Australian Citizen or by holding a valid working visa. #J-18808-Ljbffr