Emergency Veterinarians – Fixed Term/Locum Cover (November 2024 to February 2025 and/or June 2025)
- Organisation:
- ARC Vets
- Location:
- Schnapper Rock , Auckland, New Zealand
- Occupation:
- Veterinarian - Emergency
- Employment Type:
- Locum Tenens
- Posted:
- Are you a qualified (NZ equivalent) and experienced Veterinarian?
- Passionate about caring for animals and their people?
- Want to join a stimulating and fun team environment that is constantly seeing unique cases and learning new skills?
ARC is a New Zealand family-owned and operated specialty and emergency practice established in 2016. We have two modern and amazing Auckland sites – ARC Central in Freeman's Bay, Auckland City and ARC North in Albany, North Shore.
Our emergency service operates 24/7 and is supported by specialists in small animal surgery, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, cardiology, neurology, dermatology, oncology and critical care.
We have all the equipment you would expect in a modern referral veterinary hospital including full in-house laboratory suite with Radiometer, multi-parameter patient monitors, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, underwater treadmill, mechanical ventilation, on-site CT and MRI, along with dedicated cat and dog receptions, consulting rooms and wards.
We employ clever, like-minded people who love animals, their people and delivering an excellent, well rounded service.
ARC VALUES
Our values guide our decisions and make our organization successful.
- We are one team.
- We do right by our patients.
- We value growth.
- We take ownership.
- We make referrals easy.
Our successful candidates must have a positive attitude, be approachable and open with excellent communication skills as well as a passion for every aspect of emergency veterinary care. A NZ equivalent veterinary qualification and least 2 years' experience as a veterinarian is required. Experience in emergency work is helpful but not required as our large team can provide support and a collaborative working environment.
As well as seeing emergency cases from all over New Zealand, the ER team also provides a vital role of looking after specialist inpatients including unusual and critical cases. The ER team is involved with stabilisation, diagnostics and treatment, including surgery.
Why work for ARC?
- The caseload is varied, and no two shifts are the same and you will gain experience with a wide variety of cases.
- Development opportunities into a leadership role if you want to.
- We have a cohesive, friendly work environment and encourage collaboration between our specialist and emergency teams.
- We invest in your development. In-house and external CPD opportunities.
- We offer an ANZCVS membership support package
- We are passionate about wellbeing for our staff.
- Competitive remuneration is offered as well as a CPD allowance, paid memberships and an employee assistance programme.
- Opportunity to provide outstanding patient care
- Friendly, supportive team
- Financial support for further studies and examinations
- Onsite parking
- Mental Health support trained managers plus EAP support
- A roster designed to achieve work-life balance, working a four week rolling roster. We try and fit the roster to individual preferences where possible.
Is this you?
- At least two years' experience in high quality small animal emergency practice
- Team player with excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing outstanding patient care.
- Motivated, adaptable with a positive attitude.
- Uphold high clinical standards
- Accuracy and skilled excellence in service to clients and their animals
- Maintain a working knowledge of OSH and HSNO Compliance
- Provide sound and experienced advice on health and welfare of animals
- Prescribing, preparing, dispensing and advising on the use of medicines, drugs, animal remedies to owners of animals.
- Compliance with the Veterinarians Act, ACVM Act, Animal Welfare Act and ERMA – HSNO Act.
- Compliance with Veterinary Council of NZ – Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinarians.
- High degree of computer literacy on Microsoft products and databases.
- Highly effective in time management.
- Some understanding of relevant privacy and confidentiality in relation to customers.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with different personalities, ethnicities and cultures.
If this sounds like you, we would love you to join our team! Please apply today!
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