Qualified Veterinary Nurse New Grad Friendly

• Stunning Coastal Location
• Balanced 64-Hour Fortnight
• Competitive Hourly Rate

Do you enjoy water sports like surfing, mountain biking, or skiing/snowboarding? A great job opportunity awaits in our progressive, purpose-built clinics located in Mount Maunganui and Tauriko in Tauranga, New Zealand.

Tauranga is a bustling city in the Bay of Plenty region centrally located in the heart of the North Island with some of NZ's top beaches. It’s only a 2.5-hour drive to Auckland, close to the Rotorua lakes, and a 3.5-hour drive to the ski fields. Our Mount Maunganui branch is located only a 10-minute stroll to NZ's best-known surf beach.

About Us

At Koru Vets, we are dedicated to providing expert veterinary care across our Tauriko and Mount Maunganui practices. Our clinics handle a diverse small animal caseload with modern, purpose-built facilities, offering everything from routine consults to surgery, including orthopaedics and other advanced procedures. Above all, we value strong teamwork, communication, and continuous professional development.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and adaptable Qualified Veterinary Nurse to join our team. While the majority of shifts will be based at Koru Vets - The Mount, candidates will be expected to work across both practice locations as needed. This is a dynamic, multi-faceted role providing cover across consults, surgical nursing, and front-of-house customer service/reception. While we are searching for a permanent part-time candidate, we are also open to considering flexible hours or a fixed-term/temporary placement through to March 2027.

Key Details:

• Roster: 64 hours per fortnight, including 1 out of every 3 weekends (no on-call or after-hours work required).
• Caseload: A balanced mix of small animal consultations, client-facing reception, surgical nursing (including orthopaedics), and procedure support.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualifications: Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent).
• Experience: 1 to 3 years of veterinary nursing experience preferred (though all levels of experience will be considered for the right candidate).
• Key Skills:
• Competent in surgical nursing, orthopaedics, and clinical procedures.
• Strong communication and customer service skills for reception and client consults.
• A reliable, flexible team player ready to jump in where needed.

What We Offer

• Competitive Hourly Rate: $27.00 – $31.00 per hour (based on experience).
• Professional Development: Generous Continuing Professional Development (CPD) allowance.
• Supportive Environment: Work alongside experienced clinicians and nurses in a collaborative practice.
• Work-Life Balance: Live and work in a stunning coastal location close to world-class outdoor adventures.