Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian

Permanent Sunday Role + Casual Shifts Available

Are you passionate about emergency and critical care work? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment with a busy and varied caseload? We are looking for skilled and motivated Emergency & Critical Care Vets to join our team on a Sunday 8am–5pm shift, with the flexibility to take on additional casual shifts across both our day and after-hours services.

 
 

 About the Role 

This exciting opportunity is based at Rangiora Veterinary Centre where our Emergency Veterinary Hospital is growing. You’ll manage interesting medical cases, work with supportive and experienced ECC nurses, and have access to a full suite of diagnostic and surgical equipment. 

  • Core shift: Sunday 8am–5pm or every other Sunday 

  • Casual opportunities: Pick up extra day or after-hours shifts  

  • Full support from day staff and ECC nursing team through the night 

What We’re Looking For 

You may have a postgraduate qualification in veterinary medicine or ECC, or you might simply be passionate about this area of work. You’ll be confident in handling emergency cases, working independently, and delivering high-quality care under pressure. Surgical experience is an advantage. 

Our ‘Why’ 

Our purpose is Enhancing Lives Together—the lives of our staff, clients, and their animals—through partnership, community, and teamwork. If this speaks to you, we’d love to hear from you

Why Join Us? 

Our Rangiora clinic is a Best Practice and Hospital Standards accredited facility, equipped with: 

  • Full in-house IDEXX diagnostics, digital radiography, ultrasound, and endoscopy. 

  • CT scanner on-site  

  • A team of 16 experienced companion animal vets and a highly skilled nursing team 

  • Vets and nurses with advanced qualifications in fields such as surgery, ophthalmology, dentistry, dermatology, anaesthesia and more 

We are proud to offer: 

  • A generous CPD package to support your professional growth 

  • A welcoming, values-driven culture focused on excellence, empathy, respect, teamwork, innovation, and community 

Be part of something exceptional. Be part of RVC.   

Apply now and help us make a difference—one emergency at a time. 

Apply now or for further information get in touch for a confidential chat: 
Rachel Hogan
Companion Animal Clinic Coordinator
rachelh@rangvet.co.nz
021 221 9994 

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.