Emergency Veterinarians – Full Time

Organisation:

ARC

Location:

Albany, North Shore & Freemans Bay, Auckland, New Zealand

Occupation:

Veterinarian - Emergency

Employment Type:

Full Time

Posted:

3 weeks, 3 days ago

• 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 Freemans 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.

From January 2025, ARC will have a structured surgical training and mentorship programme for interested ER vets, overseen by our surgical specialists and surgery resident. Vets who have an interest in developing their surgical skills, but are not yet confident in performing emergency surgery without support are welcome to apply.

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.
• A contribution to relocation costs may be applicable.
• 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.
• At least two years’ experience in high quality small animal emergency practice
• 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 through our careers portal by clicking the apply button below.