Job Description: Our client is seeking an adaptable mixed animal veterinarian to join a busy veterinary practice serving the South Waikato community with high-quality animal care across both farm and companion species. This full-time role offers a varied clinical caseload, combining production animal services including herd health planning and field visits with in-clinic small animal medicine, surgery and diagnostics. You’ll work within a team culture that emphasises professional development, collaboration, and work-life balance.
This opportunity provides the chance to grow your clinical skills across a broad spectrum of veterinary work in a well-equipped setting, supported by structured training and mentorship. The practice supports flexible working arrangements and encourages contribution to service improvement while maintaining trusted relationships with both farming and companion animal clients.
In this position, your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering comprehensive clinical assessments and tailored treatment plans for mixed species
- Providing practical herd health and production animal support services on farms
- Performing general veterinary procedures including surgery and diagnostics
- Communicating clearly and compassionately with animal owners regarding care decisions
- Collaborating with colleagues and support staff to maintain high standards of care
Qualifications Needed:
- Veterinary degree eligible for registration with the New Zealand Veterinary Council
- Experience or confidence in both production animal and companion animal clinical work
- Excellent interpersonal and client communication skills
- A team-oriented and collaborative professional approach
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Package:
- Competitive remuneration package reflecting mixed practice contribution and responsibilities
- Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance
- Access to modern diagnostic and treatment resources for field and clinic work
- Opportunities for continuing education and CPD support
- Supportive team environment focused on professional growth
- Engagement in a varied caseload that strengthens clinical experience
- Participation in team case discussions and shared decision-making
- Recognition for contributions to client service and animal health
- A central location offering outdoor lifestyle opportunities