Are you an experienced Veterinary Nurse looking for a role where you can truly make a difference? At CareVets Oratia, we’re searching for a special person to join our lead team and help us continue providing exceptional care to our patients and outstanding service to our clients.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being busy, loves working with both animals and people, and wants to be part of a supportive team where no two days are the same.
- Nurse role in supportive, busy clinic
- Fun, close-knit team culture with plenty of laughs
- Opportunity to grow with a progressive, expanding clinic
About the Clinic
CareVets Oratia is a well-established companion animal practice in the heart of the welcoming Oratia community. We’re a progressive clinic with an extended surgical caseload and a strong focus on nurse consults.
With a passionate and dedicated team, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to our furry clients and building lasting relationships with their owners. We’re a fun, busy, and supportive clinic that genuinely enjoys working together—you’ll find plenty of laughs, morning teas and coffees, and a team that has your back.
About the Role
This is a part-time Veterinary Nurse role (approximately 25 hours per week), with the potential to increase as the clinic grows.
While this role is primarily a veterinary nurse role, there will be some front-of-house work to keep our reception running smoothly.
- Providing outstanding client service and reception support
- Creating warm, positive client experiences from the moment they walk through the door
- Supporting vets and nurses with day-to-day clinic operations
- Assisting with nurse consults and clinical support when needed
- Helping contribute ideas as the clinic continues to grow and improve
About You
- We’re looking for someone who is:
- A qualified Veterinary Nurse (minimum 1-2+ years’ experience preferred)
- Confident in a client-facing or reception environment
- Someone who genuinely enjoys working with both animals and people
- A positive team player who is flexible, open-minded, and willing to jump in wherever needed
- Comfortable working independently as well as within a team
- Experience with Vision software is a bonus, but not essential
What’s on Offer?
- Hourly rate of $26–$31 per hour (depending on experience)
- Part-time role (approx. 25 hours) with potential to increase as the clinic grows
- A fantastic, fun, and supportive team culture
- Plenty of laughs, morning teas, coffees, and a genuinely connected team
- Strong focus on training, development, and continuous improvement
- Opportunity to be part of a progressive clinic with nurse consults and expanded services
- Flexible, supportive workplace with a real sense of community
- Discounts on vet services and retail products across the CareVets network
- Confidential counselling support available
- Access to the wider CareVets network and support