Imagine finishing work and within half an hour, you could be surfing at Mount Maunganui, walking along the beach, riding world-class trails or unwinding with friends over great food and coffee. That's everyday life in the Bay of Plenty.
Now imagine doing all of that while working for a privately owned veterinary practice where your ideas are valued, your colleagues feel more like family than co-workers. You'll have the freedom to build those relationships your own way, supported by a team that believes compassion, initiative and common sense will always outweigh corporate policies.
Welcome to Te Puke Vets.
Privately owned and proudly independent, they’ve spent years building a culture that's hard to describe but easy to feel. It's why the team stays and it’s why their clients trust them. They’re not interested in becoming the biggest clinic, they would rather be the clinic people never want to leave.
Their large animal and small animal teams work independently, each doing what they do best, supported by an incredible reception team at the heart of the clinic. Around 35 of them work from one purpose-built location, creating a close-knit environment where everyone knows each other, ideas are welcomed, and nobody gets lost in the crowd. They don't micromanage. They trust good people to do great work.
The Opportunity
They are looking for an experienced Production Animal Veterinarian (ideally two years or more) to join their friendly large animal team.
What you'll enjoy:
* NZ $110,000-$150,000 depending on experience
* Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
* One weeknight on-call each week
* Approximately one weekend in five
* Paid birthday off
* Staff discounts
* VCNZ and NZVA fees paid
* Genuine future partnership opportunities for the right person
Life in the Bay of Plenty
When work finishes, life really begins.
Mount Maunganui, Papamoa and Tauranga are all within easy reach, offering incredible beaches, surfing, fishing, mountain biking, cafés, restaurants and endless outdoor adventures.
Te Puke itself is known as the kiwifruit capital of the world, a thriving, welcoming town where community still means something. They sponsor local events, support schools, conservation projects and farming groups, and you'll quickly find yourself becoming part of the community rather than simply working in it.
So, what’s next?
Skills can be taught. Experience grows with time. The right attitude is much harder to find.
If you're someone who puts people first, enjoys working as part of a close-knit team and wants to build a career in a practice where relationships matter, we'd love to hear your story.
Forget the polished application; just reach out with whatever version of your CV you have on hand. We want to know the person, not just the paperwork.
Build a career you'll be proud of; in a place you'll love to call home
Salary description
£47000.00 - £65000.00 per year