Jobs Remote jobs Sign In

CareVets · Nursing

Veterinary Nurse

New Zealand, Tauranga 30.00 - 38.00 NZD / Hour · Job Posted February 25, 2026

Job Link Share

Job Description

Take your nursing skills to the next level in a fast-paced Emergency & Critical Care environment. Bay After Hours Veterinary Hospital provides essential emergency and critical care services to Tauranga and surrounding areas. We operate nights, weekends, and public holidays, delivering high-quality care when pets need it most. Our hospital is well-equipped and highly organised, allowing our nurses to work confidently and efficiently in a collaborative environment.

Job Responsibility

Client communication and support
Patient triage and emergency nursing care
Monitoring and care of hospitalised and critical patients
IV catheter placement and blood sampling
Anaesthetic monitoring, including high-risk cases
Digital radiography and in-house laboratory testing
Fluid therapy and blood transfusion monitoring

Requirements

At least 2 years’ experience as a Veterinary Nurse
Confidence in emergency patient care and anaesthetic monitoring
Clear and professional communication skills
Compassion, adaptability, and strong teamwork skills
Computer confidence (Vetlink experience advantageous)
NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa

Nice to have

Emergency or referral nursing experience
Vetlink experience

What we offer

Supportive and collaborative team culture
Ongoing training and professional development
NZVNA membership
Excellent exposure to Emergency & Critical Care nursing
Well-structured rosters to support work–life balance

CareVets - All Job Offers

30.00 - 38.00 NZD / Hour · Tauranga

Veterinary Nurse

Looking for more opportunities?

Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Suggested Tags: Frontend Developer Secretary Talent Manager Salesforce Administrator Data Analyst

Similar Jobs for

Veterinary Nurse

8 matching positions

Veterinary Nurse

Join the large, supportive team at AES Hobart as a Vet Nurse! Be part of a fast-...

Location

Australia , Moonah, Hobart

Salary

31.40 AUD / Hour

Animal Emergency Australia

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 1-year ECC experience or 3 years GP experience
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing minimum or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
Thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced, and dynamic environment
Strong communication and team-work skills
Love of learning and continual improvement
Personal mode of transport (essential for shift work)
Flexibility to work overnight shifts

Job Responsibility

Job Responsibility

Hands on triage, pathology, radiography, treatments, surgery, and patient care
Collaborative approach to care between vets and vet nurses

What we offer

Access to trained Mental Health First Aid Officers
Wellbeing hub
Employee Assistance Program
Fitness passport
Pet well-being discount on treatments and products
Above Award wages + shift penalties
Dedicated wellbeing committee
Refer a Friend Program & Rewards
17.5% Annual Leave Loading for all permanent staff
Further education & career planning benefits

Parttime

Experience a day as a referral nurse

Shadow one of our registered veterinary nurses at Fitzpatrick Referrals for eith...

Location

United Kingdom , Eashing, Godalming, Surrey

Salary

Fitzpatrick Referrals

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified registered veterinary nurse
RCVS number

What we offer

Hours can be used towards CPD
Can tailor visit if particularly interested in one area (e.g., anaesthesia)

ECC Vet Nurse

Join PVE as a ECC vet nurse and fast-track your skills in a supportive, high-ene...

Location

Australia , Cannington, Perth

Salary

38.00 - 40.00 AUD / Hour

Animal Emergency Australia

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent experience)
ECC or fast-paced experience preferred
Confident with triage, monitoring, and emergency workflows
Ability to stay calm and organised under pressure
A team-first mindset and positive, proactive attitude
Available to start ASAP

Job Responsibility

Job Responsibility

Triage and critical patient support
Emergency procedures and surgical assists
High-level inpatient monitoring
Client communication during stressful moments
Smooth teamwork across our busy emergency service

What we offer

Flexible rostering
National internal mobility – work across AEA hospitals around Australia
Access to AEA Education Programs including ECC skills training, mentorship, and CPD opportunities
Supportive clinical leadership that backs your growth and development
A culture of care – we prioritise safety, respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Discounted veterinary care at AEA hospitals
Career pathways into ECC specialisation, training, leadership, or advanced nurse roles
Celebration of people movement – AEA actively supports nurses stepping into new roles, new locations, and new learning opportunities

Parttime

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Are you a veterinary nurse looking for the next exciting step in your career? Do...

Location

United Kingdom , Bolton

Salary

32800.00 GBP / Year

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Registered Veterinary Nurse
veterinary nurse
nursing skills
experienced

Job Responsibility

Job Responsibility

Utilise nursing skills to make veterinary care more accessible and affordable
ensure comfort for patients
contribute to varied caseload including medical and surgical cases
contribute to clinical excellence

What we offer

6 weeks holiday, including bank holidays
CPD funded
52 Weeks sickness benefit and free Employee assistance program — awarded after qualifying period
Enhanced maternity and paternity package
Contributory pension scheme
RCVS and VDS fees paid
Access to counselling support including mental health, financial and life counselling after 12 months of service
Store discounts through Vivup
E-Car Scheme
Cycle to work scheme

Fulltime

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Are you a veterinary nurse looking for the next exciting step in your career? Do...

Location

United Kingdom , Glasgow

Salary

32800.00 GBP / Year

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Registered Veterinary Nurse qualification
Experienced

What we offer

6 weeks holiday, including bank holidays
CPD funded
52 Weeks sickness benefit and free Employee assistance program
Enhanced maternity and paternity package
Contributory pension scheme
RCVS and VDS fees paid
Access to counselling support including mental health, financial and life counselling after 12 months of service
Store discounts through Vivup
E-Car Scheme
Cycle to work scheme

Fulltime

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Are you a veterinary nurse looking for the next exciting step in your career? Do...

Location

United Kingdom , Bolton

Salary

32800.00 GBP / Year

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experienced
Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

What we offer

6 weeks holiday, including bank holidays
CPD funded
52 Weeks sickness benefit and free Employee assistance program — awarded after qualifying period
Enhanced maternity and paternity package
Contributory pension scheme
RCVS and VDS fees paid
Access to counselling support including mental health, financial and life counselling after 12 months of service
Store discounts through Vivup
E-Car Scheme
Cycle to work scheme

Fulltime

Head Veterinary Nurse

At VetSouth, our nurses are at the heart of what makes our clinics exceptional. ...

Location

New Zealand , Winton

Salary

VetSouth Limited

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (or equivalent)
3+ year’s experience as a Veterinary Nurse
Confidence in surgical nursing, anaesthetics, and patient care
Confident communicator with excellent client-care skills
Well organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities
A positive, team-focused attitude with a passion for delivering high standards of care

Job Responsibility

Job Responsibility

Lead the nursing team to deliver high-quality patient care and clinical support
Coordinate daily operations, including rostering and team allocation
Support veterinarians across surgeries and clinical procedures
Work closely with veterinarians and support teams to ensure smooth clinic operations
Manage stock and ensure accurate handling of restricted drugs with the support of the Clinical Development Lead
Drive team performance, development and a positive client experience

What we offer

$1,500 per year to use toward CPD, of which 25% goes toward your wellbeing
Ongoing training, mentoring and support
Great staff benefits, including generous discounts and wellbeing support

Fulltime

Head Veterinary Nurse

We are seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a small animal...

Location

United Kingdom , Crawley

Salary

30000.00 - 40000.00 GBP / Year

Compass Associates

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Registered Veterinary Nurse
Experience as Head RVN, Clinical Nursing Manager, or Senior RVN
Experience with schedule 3, ward rounds, managing consults, supporting L&D, managing CPD, behaviour checks, supporting prescriptions
Experience overseeing recruitment, selection, and induction of veterinary nurse and VNA team members
Experience with clinical audits, RCVS Practice Standards Scheme compliance, and quality improvement projects
Responsible for overall Health and Safety

Job Responsibility

Job Responsibility

Have a team of direct reports, including the nursing, students and non-clinical teams
Get stuck in with all things nursing: schedule 3, wards rounds, managing consults, support L&D of the team, managing CPD, behaviour checks and supporting prescriptions
Oversee the recruitment, selection, and induction of veterinary nurse and VNA team members
Assist with clinical audits, RCVS Practice Standards Scheme compliance, and quality improvement projects as required
Be responsible for overall Health and Safety

What we offer

5 weeks annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing with service
RCVS and VDS memberships paid
Generous CPD budget – no cap!
30-minute paid lunchbreaks + lunch provided on weekends!
Maximum of 1:4 weekends

Fulltime