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�Mixed practice vet role with real buy-in potential.
New Zealand. Own your future. $85k - $150k DOE.

Our client is a proudly independent, mixed animal practice in Ashburton, and they are looking for a veterinarian who wants more than just a new job and a pay slip.

Someone who wants a future they can actually grow into, with the potential for buy-in and long-term partnership.

Whether you’re a confident new graduate ready to learn fast, or an experienced vet ready for your next chapter, this role adapts to you.

The role at a glance:
Salary: $85,000 – $150,000 (DOE)
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:30pm
On-call: 1 weeknight per week + 1 Sat (9am – 1pm) in 4
Start: ASAP (current vet returning to the UK end of May)
Practice: True mixed animal, large & small
Culture: Young, supportive, high-energy team
CPD: Courses plus approved CPD Fees and travel paid
Perks: Vets’ fees paid, staff products at cost price
Future: Genuine opportunity for buy-in/ownership

Ashburton is a well-serviced, friendly town in the heart of the South Island, with cafés, community life, and space to relax. You’re surrounded by rivers for fishing, countryside for exploring, mountains for hiking, 4WDing, and beaches within easy reach. When you want city life, Christchurch is just one hour north.

Escape to the life you deserve, trading the relentless hustle for wide-open spaces and a community that puts people first.

Please send your CV to [email protected]. It doesn’t matter if it’s not up to date, we will come back to you.

Veterinary Nurse. Brilliant Team. Great Cases. Sunshine Included. Queensland, Aus. $32-$35/hr

Welcome to Alma Street Veterinary Hospital.
A large, fast-paced and genuinely supportive small animal hospital in Rockhampton, where good teamwork, great patient care and a positive culture matter just as much as clinical standards.

They are looking for a fully qualified Veterinary Nurse (Cert IV or equivalent) to join their growing team. Whether you love surgical nursing, hospital nursing, medical cases or a bit of everything, there’s plenty of opportunity to shape the role around your interests.

This is not a quiet clinic. With 11 vets, a large nursing team, advanced surgical procedures performed daily, and referrals coming from surrounding areas, the caseload is busy, varied, and genuinely rewarding.

What’s on offer:
$32–$35 per hour depending on experience.
Extra earnings through after-hours and on-call roster.
4-day working week with a proper lunch break.
Paid conference leave with travel and accommodation included.
Temporary accommodation provided initially.
Paid CPD, and strong support for development.
Friendly, collaborative team culture with excellent staff retention.
Location perks (because life matters too)

Rockhampton offers the perfect mix of regional Queensland living with plenty going on. The stunning beaches of Yeppoon and Emu Park are only 30 minutes away, while the Keppel Islands offer incredible snorkelling, hiking and weekend adventures. There’s mountain biking, hiking, sports clubs, cafés, cinemas, shopping centres and one of the best climates in Australia.

Please send your CV to [email protected]. It doesn’t matter if it’s not up to date, we will come back to you.

Mixed Animal Veterinarian | Beaches, Balance & Brilliant Variety | North Auckland, NZ. $150k.

Our client is a 4-vet mixed practice with a genuine 50:50 split between companion animal and production animal work, primarily dairy and beef, alongside lifestyle and some equine. You’ll get real variety, real autonomy, and the chance to properly develop your skills in a supportive environment.

True mixed practice — companion animals, dairy, beef, lifestyle and equine.
Friendly, down-to-earth team culture.
Modern, renovated clinic with all the modern equipment.
Strong surgical caseload with advanced orthopaedic and surgical work kept in-house where possible.
Full support with on-call until you feel confident.
Club practice structure — there is no formal owner; profits are distributed to the community/charities and bonuses to staff.
The practical bits:
Full or part-time considered.
8am–5pm Monday to Friday.
Shared 1 in 4 on-call rota (occasionally 1 in 3 during leave periods)
2 days off in lieu after on-call week.
Salary from around NZD $150K for experienced vets, plus extras
Vehicle, phone, health & income protection insurance.
NZVA & VCNZ fees paid.
Performance bonuses and generous CPD support.
Sole charge only when appropriate to experience.

The lifestyle bit…
Wellsford gives you the best of both worlds, rural New Zealand living with Auckland less than an hour away.
Live near stunning beach towns like Mangawhai, Omaha or Orewa. Surf before work. Fish at weekends. Explore national parks, coastal walks and campgrounds. Or head into Auckland for restaurants, sport and city life whenever you fancy it.

So, what’s next?
Please send your CV to [email protected]. It doesn’t matter if it’s not up to date, we will come back to you.

Veterinary Surgeon.
Independent Team, Coastal location,
Hoylake. The Wirral. From £37k per annum.

Our client is a friendly, well-equipped, one-site practice where people actually enjoy coming to work.

You’ll genuinely get variety, not just in cases, but in how you work. One minute it’s a routine consult, the next you’re working up something more complex, followed by a bit of surgery, maybe an exotic or two (yes, reptiles, birds, the occasional wildcard). It keeps things interesting, and more importantly, it keeps you learning.

You won’t be left on your own to figure it all out either. This is a proper team setup. Very little sole charge, no out-of-hours, and people who actually talk to each other about cases. It’s collaborative, not chaotic.

What you’ll be doing:
A mix of consults, surgery, and case workups
Looking after inpatients and seeing cases through
The occasional house visit (when it genuinely makes sense)
Getting involved with exotics alongside the usual small animal work
Supporting students and helping others grow as you go
What matters here:
You care about doing a good job
You’re decent with people (clients and colleagues)
You’re happy asking questions and sharing ideas
You bring a bit of personality, not just a CV
Everything else can be developed.
You’ll get a great support package (RCVS, VDS, CPD, pension, private medical), and a competitive salary depending on where you’re at in your career.

The lifestyle bit.
You’re five minutes from the beach. There’s a park next door, great cafés, pubs, gyms and restaurants, and you’re close enough to Liverpool, Chester, North Wales and Manchester to make the most of your time off without living in the chaos of a big city.
It’s the kind of place where you can finish work, clear your head, and actually switch off.

So, what’s next?
Please send your CV to [email protected]. It doesn’t matter if it’s not up to date, we will come back to you.

HR Manager Needed: Must Love People, Problem-Solving & The Odd Paw Print.

Hafren Veterinary Group isn’t your average vet practice, and they quite like it that way. As one of only two RCVS-accredited practices in Powys, employing over 65 people, they’ve spent 135 years looking after animals and their humans across Newtown, Llanidloes, Crossgates, and Knighton.

Proudly independent, which means no micromanaging, daft corporate targets, and no head office telling everybody what to do from afar.

They are now looking for an HR Manager who can help keep that healthy, happy culture alive. Someone who’s got the professional credibility (yes, we need a recognised qualification), but also the warmth, humour and common sense to help people feel heard, supported and treated fairly. You’ll be supported by an external employment law solicitor, providing expert guidance when needed.

What You’ll Be Doing
This is a 2-day-a-week role, with a mix of working from home and being in the office at least one day a week, so you can actually see the people you’re supporting. Your day-to-day will involve:
Appraisals that don’t feel like an interrogation.
Recruitment that finds the right humans, not just the right CVs.
Disciplinaries handled with fairness and empathy.
Back-to-work interviews that balance policy with kindness.
Onboarding, ensuring every new starter enjoys a smooth, welcoming start.
From paperwork and equipment through to role-specific training.
Helping managers grow their confidence and capability.
Supporting organisational change.
Embedding a culture of openness, kindness, and honesty.

So, what’s next?
If you’re looking for an HR role where you’re valued, supported, and occasionally greeted by a wagging tail, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to [email protected]. It doesn’t matter if it’s not up to date, we will come back to you.

Vet role in Kaitaia, NZ. Growth, community & balance. From $90k DOE. New Grads apply!

This friendly, community-rooted practice is looking for a vet to join their team. Ideally, you’ve got a couple of years’ experience, but a confident, motivated new grad with the right attitude, energy, and curiosity will be considered.

This is a primarily small animal role, with most work focused on companion animal consults and surgery. There is an on-call component that may include a mix of small and large animal cases, so the ideal person is either a mixed vet, or a small animal vet who’s happy to get involved when needed.

The important part? You’re never thrown in the deep end; there’s always backup, support, and someone on the end of the phone who’s got your back.
The structure is genuinely flexible. The role can be full-time or part-time, and they’re open to splitting it between two part-time vets if that works better for the right people. After-hours callouts are infrequent, and any weekend worked is followed by two full days off, not token rest days, proper time to reset and breathe.

What’s in it for you?
From $90k - $150k DOE
4 weeks annual leave, more can be negotiated.
NZVA membership covered
Veterinary Council registration paid
CPD allowance
Accommodation provided for 6 months
Vehicle and equipment provided
Real mentoring and proper support
Flexible working options

Beaches, rivers, bush, farmland and open roads are all part of everyday life, not just weekend plans. No traffic. No long commutes. No chaos. Just fresh air, friendly faces, and weekends that actually feel like weekends.

Please send your CV to [email protected]. It doesn’t matter if it’s not up to date, we will come back to you.

Registered Veterinary Nurse Hoylake, The Wirral
From £25k per annum.

You’ll be hands-on across the day, from consults and inpatient care to theatre and investigations. One minute you’re supporting surgery, the next you’re monitoring anaesthetics, running diagnostics, or helping work up a case. There’s variety, responsibility, and the chance to keep learning.

This is a collaborative team where people actually talk through cases, support each other, and share ideas. No unnecessary pressure, no micromanagement, just a group of people who care about doing a good job.

The clinic itself is well kitted out with X-ray, ultrasound, ECG, endoscopy, laparoscopy and a full in-house lab, so when you want to investigate something properly, you can.

What you’ll be doing:
Nurse consults and client support
Assisting in surgery and anaesthesia monitoring
Inpatient care and seeing cases through
Assist with ops, support investigations and diagnostics
Occasional house visits when appropriate
Helping support students and develop others
What matters here:
You care about your patients and your work
You’re good with people, clients and colleagues
You’re happy asking questions and sharing ideas
You bring personality, not just qualifications
Everything else can be developed.

You’ll get a strong support package (Fees paid for, CPD, pension, private medical) and a competitive salary based on your experience.

The lifestyle bit.
�You’re five minutes from the beach. There’s a park next door, plus great cafés, pubs, and gyms nearby. Liverpool, Chester, North Wales, and Manchester are all within easy reach, so you get the lifestyle without the chaos.

Finish work, get some fresh air, and actually switch off.

So, what’s next?
Please send your CV to [email protected]. It doesn’t matter if it’s not up to date, we will come back to you.

Veterinarian
Alberta, Canada. $115-$175 DOE.

Our client is an independently owned large animal practice based in Lethbridge, Alberta, right in the heart of Canada’s cattle country.

With more than a million head of cattle within 100km of the practice, this is an opportunity to step into genuine production medicine and become a trusted advisor to some of the most progressive livestock operations in Western Canada.

This is not “farm calls all day and firefighting emergencies all night.”�The focus here is herd health, prevention, data, strategy, and long-term client relationships.

You’ll still get hands-on veterinary work too, surgeries, diagnostics, investigations, treatments, import/export inspections and field service, but the bigger picture matters here. This is the kind of role where your recommendations genuinely shape how an operation performs.

Salary from CAD $115K–$175K depending on experience.
Monday–Friday hours (8:30am–4:30pm).
Limited weekday after-hours.
1 in 5 weekends.
Company vehicle, mobile phone, laptop and equipment provided.
CE + professional dues fully covered.
RRSP contributions and health benefits.
Long-term ownership opportunities for the right person.
New grads welcome with proper support and mentorship.

You’ll join 5 veterinarians, vet nurses, veterinary assistants and a large support crew.

Lethbridge is a city of around 110,000 people, it has everything you actually need, cafés, gyms, restaurants, sport, shopping and a strong community feel, without the traffic, cost, or chaos of a major city.

Within 90 minutes you can be hiking in Waterton Lakes National Park, skiing fresh powder in the Rockies, mountain biking river valleys, golfing in the coulees, or exploring some of the most beautiful landscapes in Canada.

So, what’s next?

Please send your CV to [email protected]. It doesn’t matter if it’s not up to date, we will come back to you.

Veterinarian. Up to $150k, 6 Weeks Leave, and Zero OOH, in Sunny Brisbane.
Monier Veterinary Clinic, a cornerstone of the Brisbane community for over 16 years, is seeking a confident Senior Veterinarian with 2-5+ years of experience who thrives on a diverse surgical and consultation caseload.
This isn't just another vet role; it’s a lifestyle shift for a practitioner who wants a package of up to $150k, six weeks of leave, and the absolute freedom to never answer a midnight emergency call again.
The Specifics:
The Compensation: A salary of $120,000 – $150,000 (commensurate with surgical experience) plus a 12% Superannuation contribution. An investment in the candidate's future that matches their value.
The Time Off: With 4 weeks of annual leave, 1 week of study leave, and 10 paid public holidays, the successful candidate will enjoy 6 weeks of paid freedom every year.
The Rota: A civilized rotation of just one Saturday in four.
The OOH: None. Unless a candidate has a specific passion for midnight emergencies, evenings remain strictly for personal time.
The Support: A $2,000 annual CE allowance and full professional indemnity insurance are provided. The clinic believes in footing the bill for excellence.
Situated in a thriving, leafy pocket of Brisbane, the clinic is just 20 minutes from the CBD and an hour from the world-famous Gold and Sunshine Coasts.
So, what’s next?
Please send your CV to [email protected]. It doesn’t matter if it’s not up to date, we will come back to you.

F/T or P/T Equine Veterinary Surgeon.
£40k – £55k Pro Rated - DOE. Based near Leek.

F/T or P/T roles super flexible on hour happy to work around candidate.
All OT paid, Independent

The practice is proud of offering gold-standard care, but without the burnout.

This is a small but growing team, based in the beautiful village of Endon near Leek, with the Peak District on the doorstep and Stoke-on-Trent just down the road. It’s the kind of place where you can be surrounded by countryside in the morning and nip into town after work. Ideal if you like your weekends active and your commute short.

They’re looking for someone with around two or more years’ equine experience, who’s happy working independently, but also values collaboration and knows that sometimes the best medicine is a second opinion. You’ll be backed up by experienced vets, and a brilliantly efficient office crew, who keep your day running smoothly.

Equipment includes digital battery-powered x-ray kits, dental power tools, ultrasound, endoscope, gastroscope, and a shockwave machine so you can work up cases properly. The caseload is varied, the clients are loyal, and you’ll have time to build real relationships with both.

They are looking for somebody to work either F/T of P/T but they are flexible to work around you. It’s 8:30–5:30, but most people are heading home around 5. Overtime is paid. There’s a bonus scheme for all staff. And if you go the extra mile, you might just earn yourself an extra day off with the “Employee of the Month” reward.

So, what’s next?
Please send your CV to [email protected]. It doesn’t matter if it’s not up to date, we will come back to you.