Veterinary Nurse | Bay After Hours
Job Description
Take your nursing skills to the next level in a fast-paced Emergency & Critical Care environment.
Bay After Hours Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full-time Veterinary Nurse to join our dedicated after-hours team in Tauranga. If you thrive in a role where teamwork matters and your clinical skills are used every shift, this could be the perfect opportunity.
We’re also happy to hear from nurses interested in part-time or casual work.
• Competitive pay: $30–$38 per hour (based on experience)
• Strong, supportive ECC team culture
• Exposure to diverse and rewarding emergency cases
About the ClinicBay After Hours Veterinary Hospital provides essential emergency and critical care services to Tauranga and surrounding areas. We operate nights, weekends, and public holidays, delivering high-quality care when pets need it most.
Our hospital is well-equipped and highly organised, allowing our nurses to work confidently and efficiently in a collaborative environment. We pride ourselves on strong communication, teamwork, and supporting one another through busy shifts.
About the RoleThis is a permanent full-time position working a mix of nights, weekends, and overnight shifts. Our roster is thoughtfully structured to provide the best possible work–life balance within an after-hours setting. Your responsibilities will include:
• Client communication and support
• Patient triage and emergency nursing care
• Monitoring and care of hospitalised and critical patients
• IV catheter placement and blood sampling
• Anaesthetic monitoring, including high-risk cases
• Digital radiography and in-house laboratory testing
• Fluid therapy and blood transfusion monitoring
You’ll be working with modern equipment and systems including:
• IDEXX in-house laboratory and blood gas analysis
• SmartFlow inpatient management system
• Digital radiography and ultrasound
• Doppler and oscillometric blood pressure, ECG, and capnography
About YouYou are a qualified Veterinary Nurse who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-based environment. You’ll bring:
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Veterinary Nurse
• Confidence in emergency patient care and anaesthetic monitoring
• Clear and professional communication skills
• Compassion, adaptability, and strong teamwork skills
• Computer confidence (Vetlink experience advantageous)
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa
Emergency or referral nursing experience is beneficial but not essential — full training and support with emergency protocols will be provided.
What’s on Offer?
• $30–$38 per hour depending on experience
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Ongoing training and professional development
• NZVNA membership
• Excellent exposure to Emergency & Critical Care nursing
• Well-structured rosters to support work–life balance
Apply NowIf you’re ready to grow your emergency nursing skills in a supportive after-hours hospital, we’d love to hear from you.
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