If you’re an experienced mixed animal veterinarian who enjoys clinical work, developing people, and being part of a close-knit rural community, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
We’re looking for a Clinic Leader / Mixed Animal Veterinarian to join our Galatea team and play a key role in shaping the future of our Galatea clinic.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll continue doing the clinical work you enjoy, while also having the opportunity to mentor, coach and develop your team, build strong relationships with clients, and help grow our practice.
And when the working day is done, you’ll be living in a genuinely special part of the Bay of Plenty.
· A genuine leadership opportunity – take the next step in your career while remaining clinically involved.
· The chance to make a difference – coach and support your colleagues, contribute to clinical development, and help shape the future of our Galatea clinic.
· A supportive team culture – work alongside vets and support staff who genuinely value teamwork.
· Strong rural connections – become part of an established rural community and build long-term relationships with clients and their animals.
· Professional and personal development – continue developing your own skills while helping others grow.
· An attractive remuneration package that recognises your experience and leadership responsibilities.
· Flexibility and lifestyle – work arrangements designed to support a sustainable work-life balance.
About you:
You’re an experienced veterinarian who is ready to take on more responsibility and influence.
You’ll ideally have:
· A veterinary science degree and eligibility to practise in New Zealand (both essential).
· At least five years’ experience as a practising mixed animal veterinarian.
· A genuine interest in rural veterinary practice and the people who make it work.
· An interest in leadership,mentoring and developing others.
· Good communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
· A practical, collaborative approach and a willingness to get stuck in.
Most importantly, you’ll be someone who enjoys being part of a team and wants to contribute to something bigger.
Why Galatea?
Galatea is Heartland New Zealand at its best — a close rural community where relationships matter and there’s a real sense of belonging.
Our clinic is part of an established veterinary club practice with a loyal client base and strong local connections.
For our large animal work:
· Dairy herds are generally 100–800cows, with most farms within a 10-minute drive of our clinic.
· Around 95% ofour large animal work is dairy.
· There’s a good balance of clinical variety while retaining the benefits of a predominantly dairy-focused rural practice.
· Galatea is approximately equidistant from Rotorua and Whakatāne, giving you access to the wider Bay of Plenty while still enjoying the benefits of a smaller rural community.
And you won’t be doing it alone.
Galatea is one of four clinics within Vetora Bay of Plenty, giving you the best of both worlds: the autonomy and close-knit feel of a small rural clinic, backed by the knowledge, resources and support of a wider veterinary team.
If this sounds like your kind of role, We’d love to hear fromyou. email: Mickey van der Merwe on careers@vetorabop.nz
Vetora BOP has been around for over 82 years operating FOUR clinics in theBay of Plenty/Central Plateau region of the North Island. We are a ‘profit forpurpose’ vet club owned by our 350 farmer members.
For more information about Vetora, visit our web site http://www.vetora.co.nz
