An Exciting Opportunity -

Emergency Critical Care Vet at RVC

At Rangiora Veterinary Centre (RVC), our mission is simple – to be the centre of veterinary excellence and innovation. We live by our values of Excellence, Empathy, Respect, Teamwork, Community, and Innovation – and we’re looking for vets who feel the same. 

 

ABOUT RVC: 

  • Established in the 1960’s.   

  • Located on the outskirts of Rangiora, 25 minutes north of Christchurch, New Zealand.   

  • A 24/7, 365 day a year first opinion and referral practice receiving patients from all over the South Island.  

  • State-of-the-art facilities in our purpose-built clinic with three custom-designed theatres – including one dedicated to orthopaedics. 

  • NZVA BestPractice and Hospital Standards Accredited 

  • ISFM Gold Standard Cat Friendly Clinic 

  • Full in-house lab, ultrasound, digital DR X-ray, endoscopy, and our Canon 78cm bore 128-slice CT scanner. 

  • A VTS anaesthesia technician and physiotherapy/rehabilitation team onsite. 

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) Veterinarian to join our veterinary hospital team. This role provides high-quality emergency and intensive care to small animal patients, working collaboratively with general practice veterinarians, nurses, and support staff to deliver exceptional clinical outcomes and client care. 

  • Average 30-hour working week 

  • Weekend shifts required as part of the ECC roster 

  • Focus on emergency and hospital caseloads, with access to advanced facilities and a skilled support team 

WHAT’S ON OFFER :   

  • Competitive remuneration, reflective of your skills and experience 

  • Supportive, collegial, and fun team culture 

  • Generous paid CPD leave and allowance 

  • $500 annual wellbeing allowance (pro-rata) 

  • Visa, VCNZ registration, and tailored relocation support available 

  • Work-life balance actively prioritised 

ABOUT YOU:

You thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate excellent clinical judgement, and value teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement. 

  • You hold a BVsc or equivalent qualification, and registration to practice in New Zealand. 

  • 2+ years of clinical experience 

 

The successful applicant will also be onboarded to the Lincoln Leading Edge Program, giving a qualification in veterinary non-clinical skills. 

Be part of something exceptional. Be part of RVC. 

To apply or to have a confidential discussion about employment prospects please call or email our Companion Animal Clinic Coordinator, Rachel Hogan on:  

Email:    rachelh@rangvet.co.nz  

Mobile:  +64 21 2219994