ARC Vets are welcoming applications for a qualified veterinary nurse to join our imaging team.
Why work for ARC Vets?
- 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, hold for ultrasounds, etc.
- We have a cohesive, fun and 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
- Onsite parking
Competitive hourly rate of $30 – $35 gross per hour plus 20% night and weekend allowance offered, as well as CPD allowance.
Closing date for applications is 24th July 2026.
Days/Hours of work
- Currently Monday to Friday
- 8-hour shifts = 8:00am – 4:30pm
Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting with and running diagnostic imaging procedures including ultrasound, x-ray and CT
- Working with the imaging team and wider hospital to keep an efficient imaging schedule
- Effectively communicating with others to triage imaging cases
- Patient handling and monitoring
- Preparing patients for procedures and post-sedation recovery
- Communicating with clients regarding outpatient ultrasounds
- Assisting with invoicing and other administrative tasks
- Assisting with different aspects of radiation safety including dosimetry and PPE care
What do you need to be successful in this role?
- Enjoy client communication and administrative tasks
- Be enthusiastic about veterinary nursing
- Have a good work ethic
- Be able to perform low stress handling
- Be able to communicate effectively and handle a fast-paced work environment
What you will have:
- Diploma in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology degree (or overseas equivalent) and/or at least 2 years of veterinary nursing experience
- Experience with anaesthesia
- Ability to perform triage, place IV catheters, take blood samples, take radiographs, etc
About Us
ARC Vets is a private independently owned and operated small animal specialty referral and emergency practice established in 2016. We have two modern and amazing Auckland sites – Freemans Bay, Auckland city and Albany, North Shore.
We have a multidisciplinary team with specialists in small animal surgery, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, oncology neurology, dermatology and critical care. We have a busy emergency service which operates from both hospitals 24/7.
We have all the equipment you would expect in a modern referral veterinary hospital including full in-house laboratory suite with Radiometer, multiparameter patient monitors, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, underwater treadmill, mechanical ventilation, on-site CT and MRI, along with dedicated cat and dog receptions, consulting rooms and wards.
Want to know more, visit arcvets.co.nz
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.
We employ clever, like minded people who love animals, their people and delivering an excellent, well rounded service.
