We are looking for a passionate and dedicated nurse to join our ER team in caring for a diverse range of emergency and specialty patients.
Why work for us?
- Come and work at our Freemans Bay clinic, in the vibey central of Auckland, New Zealand.
- You will have the opportunity to provide outstanding patient care and use your nursing skills – we expect our nurses to perform triage, place IV catheters, take blood samples, take radiographs, etc.
- We have a cohesive, friendly work environment and encourage collaboration between our specialist and emergency teams.
- We invest in your development and have motivated, experienced nurses and teachers to help you succeed.
- We are passionate about the wellbeing of our people. We offer wellbeing support such as free counselling services, mental health trained leadership, free flu vaccines.
- Membership of the NZVNA, payment of annual practicing certificate.
- In house continuing education programme, CPD allowance and paid CPD leave.
- Onsite parking.
- A fun work environment with an active social committee!
- Coffee machine on site and a free lolly jar for the caffeine and sugar enthusiasts
Competitive hourly rate $29 – $35 gross per hour plus 10-20% night and weekend allowance.
Closing date for applications is 28th May 2026.
Main responsibilities
- No two days will ever be the same! Here is a taste of what you will be involved in…
- Patient handling and monitoring.
- Urgent triage following ARC protocols (including resuscitation, stabilisation and assisting with assessment as necessary);
- Assessment of the urgency and severity of presenting problems through history taking,
and examination before referral to the appropriate vet. Assessment can be via telephone or
1:1 consultation with patient.
- Follow-up of patient test results and communication with clients where appropriate.
- Administration of medications, including dose calculations, and charted instructions in a timely and accurate manner.
- Collection and submission of diagnostic samples.
- Preparation of patients for procedures.
- Provision of patient’s basic needs (food, water, exercise), comfort and hygiene in accordance with practice standards.
- Performing diagnostic imaging studies.
- Monitoring of anaesthetics.
- Assisting other clinical team members as required.
- Undertaking patient discharge, ensuring clients understand the diagnosis, outcome and after-care follow-up arrangements.
- Maintaining high standards of infection control.
- Assisting in surgery.
- Preparation of notes, invoicing and liaising with clients and referring vets.
Hours of work
- 75 – 80 hours per fortnight
- Our nurses work various shifts to fit around the clinic requirements and work life balance
- Rosters are arranged up to 2 months in advance, so you have plenty of notice
- Rosters include two full weekends a month
About ARC Vets
Established in 2016, ARC Vets is an independent NZ family-owned referral practice with two state-of-the-art small animal hospitals in Auckland, ARC Central Ltd in Freemans Bay, and ARC North Ltd in Albany. We’re a 24/7 operation with an incredible team of specialists in surgery, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, cardiology, neurology, oncology, dermatology, and critical care.
ARC Values
Our values guide our decisions and make our organization successful.
- We are one team
- We do right by our patients
- We value growth
- We take ownership
- We make referrals easy
Want to know more, visit arcvets.co.nz
Skills and experience
The successful candidate will:
- Be a team player
- Have at least 2 years experience post-qualification working as a full time veterinary nurse and/or
- Hold a Diploma in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology degree (overseas equivalent preferable but negotiable) or equivalent experience.
- Deliver an exceptionally high standard of patient care
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Be extremely reliable & willing to work shifts, including weekends & public holidays
