Job Title: Equine Veterinary Nurse Team Leader
Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Equine Veterinary Nurse to lead our nursing team.
The role:
This is a permanent, full-time position involving on-call evening and weekend work. You will engage in various aspects of equine nursing, including in-field work, surgical nursing, daily in-patient care, and emergency cases. Additionally, you will oversee daily team coordination, equipment bookings, rosters, meetings, learning and development, and overall team management with support from the management team.
This role offers the chance to work with a highly professional, passionate, and skilled team in a positive working environment. We are proud of our clinic, and our ideal candidate will share this pride and commitment to exemplary care for our equine patients.
What we can offer:
* Paid birthday day off
* Fully expensed mobile phone for work purposes
* Work in a state-of-the-art equine veterinary centre with a dedicated team
* A supportive environment that promotes ongoing professional development
Qualifications and skills required:
* Diploma in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor's Degree of Veterinary Technology (or similar)
* Confident, motivated, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and high attention to detail
* Previous leadership experience in a clinical setting
* Strong organisational skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite
* Physical fitness and experience handling various horses (foals, racehorses, yearlings, sport horses, ponies, etc.)
* Hardworking, diligent, reliable, proactive, and effective in work
* Strong numeracy and literacy skills
* Passionate about high standards of equine care and empathetic towards animals and clients
* Adaptable, quick learner, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment
* Initiative and supportive attitude across all areas when needed
About Us:
Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre is a full-service equine clinic located in Waikato, featuring a state-of-the-art facility and a highly experienced team of fourteen veterinarians, thirteen nurses, and eleven office staff. We are committed to teamwork and providing exceptional care to our patients.
If you believe you are a good fit for this role, please send your cover letter and CV to greer@wevc.co.nz. Applications will be processed as received.
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Your application will include the following questions:
* How many years' experience do you have as a Nurse Coordinator?
* Which statement best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
* How many years' experience do you have as a veterinary nurse?
* Do you have a current New Zealand driver's license?
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