Two Exciting Opportunities - Companion Animal Vet and Emergency Critical Care Vet

Are you ready to join a team where excellence, innovation, and compassion come together every single day? If you’re looking for a role in a vibrant, inclusive, and friendly clinic culture, this could be the position you’ve been dreaming of. 

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 (opened 2013) 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 OPPORTUNITIES

We are looking for two motivated and enthusiastic vets to join our companion animal team: 

1. Permanent General Practice Companion Animal Vet 

  • Full-time role (with flexibility in hours) 

  • 1 in 4 Saturdays, no after-hours weekday work 

  • Varied GP caseload in a supportive and collaborative team 

2. Emergency & Critical Care Vet 

  • 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 (for both roles):   

  • Competitive remuneration, reflective of your skills and experience 

  • Supportive, collegial, and fun team culture 

  • Generous CPD leave and allowance 

  • $500 annual wellbeing allowance (pro-rata) 

  • Visa, VCNZ registration, and tailored relocation support available 

  • Work-life balance actively prioritised

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

WHY CHOOSE RANGIORA?

Living here means the best of both worlds – a thriving rural community with the convenience of Christchurch close by. 

  • Adventure – skiing, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, boating, and horse riding are all within an hour. 

  • Lifestyle – vibrant arts, culture, restaurants, wineries, and craft breweries. 

  • Family-friendly – excellent schools, new swimming complex, sports clubs, and a safe, welcoming community. 

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 

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