Casual Companion Animal Vet Nurse

Advance Your Veterinary Nursing Career in Paradise

Join CoroVets Whangamata as a Casual Companion Animal Nurse and support our team in a beautiful coastal community.

About Us

CoroVets Whangamata is a locally owned, mixed-animal practice based in the stunning beachside town of Whangamata. Our recently extended, modern clinic supports a dedicated team passionate about providing exceptional care to companion animals. We pride ourselves on balancing high professional standards with a relaxed, community-focused environment.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced veterinary nurse to join our team in a casual mixed nursing/reception role.

This position is primarily to cover one in four weekends, working both Saturday and Sunday, with the opportunity for additional shifts to cover annual leave or other staff absences as needed.

This is a varied and independent role combining hands-on nursing, reception, client communication and general clinic support. On weekends, you will work alongside the duty veterinarian, so you will need to be confident managing both clinical and front desk responsibilities in a busy clinic environment. You will play an important role in helping the clinic run smoothly while providing excellent care to patients and clients.

In this role, you will:

Deliver outstanding clinical care and client service

Work closely with our veterinarians, reception staff, and practice manager to ensure smooth clinic operations

Contribute to a positive, collaborative culture centred on continuous improvement and compassion

Support the development of nursing protocols and participate in ongoing training

About You

You are an experienced veterinary nurse who is confident working independently and managing both nursing and reception tasks.

You’ll ideally have experience or interest in :

Anaesthesia monitoring with multi-parameter equipment (including capnography)

Dental radiography and prophylaxis Surgical nursing, especially orthopaedics

Organisational and time-management skills

Commitment to professional growth and maintaining high standards of care

What We Offer

Competitive hourly rate based on experience and skills

A supportive and friendly team environment

A modern, well-equipped clinic

The opportunity for additional casual shifts when available

The chance to work in one of New Zealand’s most beautiful coastal communities

Join Us

If you’re an experienced veterinary nurse looking for a flexible weekend role we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of a team that’s as committed to animals as it is to its people.