SITUATIONS VACANT -  Veterinarian and Receptionist/Vet Nurse

Thanks to the wonderful support of our customers and the community, we have experienced a lot of growth and need some new, bubbly team members.

If you want to work in an exciting environment, have a great sense of humour and love animals and people, this could be what you’ve been waiting for.

VET NURSE/CLINIC RECEPTIONIST

Reporting directly to the practice manager you will:

• Provide nursing support, patient interventions and treatment within practice

• Provide clients with an efficient, professional nursing service while maintaining a friendly, courteous manner

• Book and manage appointments

• Sell clinic products and provide information on their uses

To be successful in this job you will need:

• A friendly personality with excellent client service skills

• A recognised Veterinary Nursing qualification is desirable but not essential

• A strong administrative and computer skills background

• Outstanding organisational skills

• An understanding of stock management

Click to download a copy of the Vet Nurse /Clinic Receptionist  job description

FARM VETS VETERINARIAN

A new opportunity for an experienced veterinarian to join our four vet practice. It is a mixed position, 60% large animal and 40% small animal including sheep, beef and equine. A competitive after hours roster, with a flexible working schedule.

To be successful in this job you will need:

• A recognised veterinarian qualification

• A friendly personality with excellent communication, computer and client service skills

• Outstanding organisational skills

• Good manual dexterity

Click here  to download a copy of the Veterinarian job description

If you fit these criteria, please forward your CV and covering letter to info@expresspr.co.nz

The closing date is 19 May 2012.

East Coast Farm Vets is the latest development in animal health services for the Gisborne and East Coast regions.

With expertise in large animal vet science and a focus on excellence across the whole farming enterprise you will get fast response times, effective follow up service for animal health problems, the latest in vet technology and medicine and the benefit of enthusiasm and energy.

East Coast Farm Vets is now set up at the Pet Vets at Ballance clinic at the Ballance Street Village. Feel free to pop in and talk to the team.

East Coast Farm Vets is committed to the Gisborne and East Coast regions – your community vet.

NEWS AND INFORMATION

Is Sedation Necessary?

Today's "state of the art" equine dentistry requires sedation to safely and effectively perform the in-depth, complete examination of the teeth and oral cavity and the treatments necessary for maximum health, performance and longevity.

Most leaders in the field agree that it is not possible to perform a thorough examination and correction without substantial sedation. Whilst the procedures are usually not painful, they can cause many horses to become apprehensive. Modern sedatives are relatively safe and allow the horse to relax so that the work can be done effectively and without stress to the horse.

Some Indications of Equine Dental Problems

• loss of feed from the mouth while eating
• slowness of eating
• head tossing with or without contact
• difficulty chewing or excess salivation
• loss of weight or body condition
• large, undigested food particles in manure