Veterinary Surgeon – NZ Mentorship

Veterinary Surgeon Opportunities – New Zealand | Mixed & Companion Animal | Multiple Locations

What if your next role didn’t just tick a box… but gave you options? Real variety, real support, and the chance to shape your career in a way that actually suits you.

Welcome to Vetlife, one of New Zealand’s leading veterinary groups, known for its strong community focus, collaborative culture, and genuine investment in its people. With clinics across the South Island, Vetlife offers something a little different: the backing of a larger group, without losing that local, close‑knit feel.

Proudly South Island owned, Vetlife isn’t your average clinic, it’s a 400‑strong squad of passionate “animal advocates.” Combining historic roots with a high‑tech future, they offer everything from advanced dairy research and “Vetlife Scientific” breakthroughs to premium pet care.

Whether you’re into innovative farm sustainability or elite small animal surgery, they provide the mentorship to help you thrive. Want a career with coastal vibes, genuine community, and zero “corporate” boredom? Come join the family!

Right now, there are opportunities across several locations, each offering its own lifestyle, caseload, and pace.

• Mixed role in a growing community practice, involving dairy, sheep, companion‑animal work, and more.
• Ideal for someone who enjoys variety and being part of a rural community.
• Required experience:
  
  3+ years.

• Busy companion‑animal clinic with a strong caseload and a supportive 3‑vet team.
• Focus on consults, medical workups, and routine surgery.
• No after‑hours, just a light Saturday rota.
• Potential to step into a leadership role if you’re ready.
• Required experience:
  
  4+ years.

• Flexible CA/mixed role in a popular, busy clinic with a loyal client base.
• Predominantly small animal, with option to get involved in production animal work if that’s your thing.
• Shared after‑hours across the local hub.
• Required experience:
  
  2+ years.

• Proper mixed practice with real variety: dairy, sheep, beef, equine, and companion animal.
• Great for someone who enjoys a broad caseload and being hands‑on across different areas.
• Required experience:
  
  2+ years.

• Short‑term locum opportunities in companion animal or mixed practice, perfect if you’re looking for flexibility or a change of pace.

Across all roles, you’ll find teams that are supportive, down‑to‑earth, and genuinely collaborative. These are clinics where people talk, share ideas, and get stuck in together.

• You enjoy being part of a team.
• You care about doing good, honest veterinary work.
• You’re open to getting involved and making a difference.

Join us here at Vetlife, where you will be trusted, supported, and encouraged to grow.