Careers & Vacancies

A purpose driven company, a career at West Coast Vets is different.

This is a place that prides itself on making a real difference to the communities we call home. It’s a place where friendships are formed that will endure a lifetime. It’s where continuous improvement and change is the norm. To be a part of West Coast Vets is to be a part of something more than a company, it’s a home. 

Working at West Coast Vets

West Coast Vets is a progressive animal health business, with clinics across Westland, and sister clinics in Southland & South Otago, Morrinsville in Waikato and Canterbury. 

We have a strong focus on team, are passionate about the work we do and encourage professional and personal development through the many opportunities the business has to offer.

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Anxiety in dogs

Anxiety is a normal emotion experienced by all dogs from time to time. Some dogs, however, are more prone to experiencing it than others. If they display disproportionate levels of stress, there is aRead more

Stress-free vet visits: Preparing your pet

Getting any sort of treatment can be stressful for your pets, no matter how great our vets are! Travelling into clinic and being exposed to a new environment can also be challenging for some of ourRead more

Getting repro ready

As calves hit the ground, we are starting to cast our eyes forward to another important part of the cycle - mating. It may seem quite a way off, but time very quickly disappears and it is importantRead more

Are your bulls up to the job?

In the lead up to repro season, it is vital to remember the other key players in your mating success – bulls. Bull condition should be on target (BCS 6-7) and they should not be suffering from anyRead more

Managing ‘dirty’ cows

‘Dirty’ cows are problematic but, come with a quick and easy fix. To check for evidence of infection or slowed healing after calving, we can metricheck your girls 10 days-4 weeksRead more

Dairy cows: the Olympic athletes of the farm

By the time you read this, the Olympics and Paralympics will be over. All those top athletes had to be at peak performance at the right time to be able to get to the event and be medal contenders! ThRead more

Protecting your herd from BVD

Bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) is a challenging and costly viral disease, affecting both dairy and beef herds in New Zealand. Cattle of all ages are at-risk, including the fetus of pregnant cows. Read more

Why dogs should not be fed bones

Floyd is a 7-year-old labrador retriever and, like most in his breed, will eat anything, anytime, anywhere. While his owners do not feed him bones, he managed to find something ‘delicious’ whileRead more

What should I feed my pet?

Just like us, our pets need good quality nutrition to remain healthy and active. High-quality foods give them the balance of nutrients their bodies need and help them to have healthy skin and coats aRead more

Gastroenteritis in your pet

Gastroenteritis is inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract (stomach and the intestines) and is a common condition in cats and dogs.  There are many factors that can lead to the condition,Read more

Is your cat a Fat Cat? Avoiding feline obesity.

A trend of increasing numbers of obese cats has been seen worldwide, and New Zealand is no exception, with one in four cats here classified as overweight or obese.   This extra weight has an impactRead more

Is pet insurance worthwhile?

We were recently asked about the value of pet insurance, so here are a few thoughts. As we all know, having a pet in the family is one of life’s greatest pleasures, and a privilege that comesRead more