Experienced Small Animal Veterinarian - Veterinary Centre Oamaru

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Join a large, independent veterinary clinic where you can practice high-quality small animal medicine and surgery while enjoying an affordable coastal lifestyle.

About the Practice

We’re a mixed animal clinic with a busy, well-supported small animal team. On a typical day you’ll work alongside 5–6 small animal vets and a highly capable nursing team, with a strong core of very experienced clinicians (including vets with advanced postgraduate study).

We handle a wide range of cases in-house, from routine consults and surgery through to complex medical workups and soft tissue procedures. Our wider group includes two orthopaedic surgeons, giving access to advanced cases while maintaining the feel of a collaborative GP clinic.

Our modern facilities include digital and dental X-ray, ultrasound, in-house laboratory diagnostics, and full patient monitoring. We also place strong emphasis on mentorship, CPD and professional development, and regularly support new graduates within the team.

The Role

  • Small animal position

  • 35–40 hours per week (part-time considered)

  • Shared, modest after-hours roster

  • Varied caseload including consults, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics and preventative care

  • Strong collaboration with experienced colleagues

  • Opportunity to develop special interests such as medicine, imaging, dentistry or surgery

About You

  • BVSc (or equivalent) and eligible for registration with the Veterinary Council of New Zealand

  • Ideally 3+ years’ small animal experience

  • Confident with general medicine, routine surgery and dentistry

  • Enjoys teamwork, mentoring younger vets, and providing excellent patient and client care

What We Offer

  • Generous salary (competitive for regional NZ)

  • Paid VCNZ registration and professional indemnity insurance

  • CPD allowance and strong support for further training

Life in Oamaru

Located on the coast of Oamaru in North Otago, the area offers an outstanding lifestyle with affordable housing, short commutes and a welcoming community. Enjoy beaches, cycling trails, harbour walks and great outdoor recreation, with the city amenities of Dunedin just down the road.

If this role sounds right for you or would like to discuss further, contact me today!

Veterinary Centre Limited
Kevin Kearney BVSc (dist), MVSc, MANZCVS (Rumin. Nutr.)
Veterinary Centre Limited | 311 Thames Street, Oamaru
P. 03 434 5666 | M. 0275 806 135 | E. kevin@vet111.co.nz | www.vet111.co.nz

Please note: Applicants must hold veterinary qualifications eligible for registration with the Veterinary Council of New Zealand (VCNZ) and have current legal entitlement to work in New Zealand. Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.