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Posted 06 August, 2026

Small Animal Associate Vet Surgeon Job, Canterbury, New Zealand

The Vet Service
Christchurch, CAN, NZ Full Time
Reference: 4f7efd2240cd2666

Job Description

Salary: $80,000 – $110,000 DOE Package: Competitive remuneration package Generous annual CPD budget Medical Insurance VPIS Insurance Annual Practice Certificate funded by us Annual NZVA registration Access to extra CPD via The Vet Company Individual professional development training plans Supportive & fun team Working in a progressive and forward thinking environment Type of Work: Small Animal Vet Surgeon, Permanent, Part-Time Job Details: Due to business growth our clientare keen to add another small animalVet to their Team! They welcome applications from candidates that have at least 2 years’ experience for this part time role. Ideally days of work would be Monday, Tuesdays and Fridays, plus a rolling roster of 1:5 weekends, with two days in lieu in the following week. Weekend hours are 8.30-4.30pm Saturdays and 10am to 4pm Sundays. Their purpose built Clinic has a separate sterile surgery, laboratory, imaging room, office space and meeting rooms. They have a skilled and dedicated team, currently 4 Vets & an experience team of nurses who are very hands on with support to the Veterinary Team to ensure quality patient care. You will have the benefit of using Smartflow technology, digital x-ray, dental x-ray, endoscopy, extensive orthopaedic equipment, including orthomed locking plating kit, ossability TTA kit, extensive orthopaedic equipment, and support to grow skills in this area. They have a generous CPD budget and invest in their team to develop their skills further. Their case load is interesting and diverse with plenty of emergency medicine and surgery from a mix of urban and rural clients. Having an interest in working dogs and orthopaedics would be an advantage. They utilise a local after-hours clinic for after-hours care, so no routine on call is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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