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Small Animal Veterinarian - Fixed Term
Description
Veterinarian – Fixed Term (Parental Leave Cover) 12 months from April 2026
Whangaparāoa Veterinary Centre - Auckland
34 hours per week | 4‑day roster | Shared weekend rotation
Imagine finishing work and being on the beach within minutes. Paddleboard before breakfast. Swim on your lunch break. Grab fish and chips on the sand after an early‑finish day. If a lifestyle like this sounds like the dream, you’re going to love Whangaparāoa.
We’re looking for an experienced veterinarian to join our friendly, well‑resourced team for a fixed‑term parental leave contract — and to enjoy everything the Hibiscus Coast has to offer.
Live the Coast Life
Whangaparāoa is a peninsula lined with 11 stunning beaches, coastal walks, wildlife, and laid‑back cafés. It’s the kind of place where the community knows your name, the parking is easy, and life just feels lighter. Perfect if you’re craving balance, natural beauty, and a genuinely relaxed pace of living — all while still being within easy reach of Auckland CBD.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- 4‑day working week for true work‑life balance
- Flexible Roster - A mix of longer and shorter days so you can make the most of your time off (1/2 day Monday, a weekday off & 4pm finish on a Friday!)
- Experienced multi vet & fully staffed team — no understaffed chaos, just good people who work well together
- Well-equipped clinic with everything you need to practice confidently: modern surgery, digital X‑ray, in‑house bloods, ultrasound and more
- Supportive, positive culture where your skills are valued and your wellbeing matters
About the Role
- Varied caseload of consults, routine surgery, and dentistry
- Long standing team & dedicated client base
- Occasional sole charge (just the odd afternoon + weekend shifts)
- 20 min consults
Who we are looking for:
- BVSc Qualified Small Animal Vet with ideally at least 3 years exp who is comfortable with routine surgery, dentistry, and consults.
NZ Vet Council Registered, or eligible to practice in NZ - Perhaps you are a local looking to swap the commute and stress for beaches, sunshine, and a team that has your back, or If you're heading to New Zealand for a working holiday and want to be based somewhere truly special, this is the role.
Ready to work somewhere that feels like a breath of fresh air?
We’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat: [email protected]