Are you currently studying towards your veterinary nursing qualification, or are you a new graduate ready to build your experience in a supportive team?
If you’re confident with clients, organised, and keen to grow your skills across both nursing and customer service, we’d love to hear from you.
Franklin Vets is a growing mixed animal practice committed to making a positive difference in the lives of our clients and their animals. We’re looking for a friendly, proactive team member to work across our two community-focused clinics in Waihi.
This is a varied role that blends client care, admin support, and hands-on clinical work – perfect for someone early in their nursing journey who wants to learn and contribute.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Welcoming clients, managing bookings, and confidently handling general enquiries
- Assisting with product ordering, stock receipting, and clinic administration
- Keeping the clinic clean, tidy, and well-stocked
- Helping with sterilising surgery kits and setting up consult rooms
- Supporting inpatient care (e.g., feeding, medication, monitoring) under supervision
- Assisting the on-call vet as part of the Saturday morning roster.
We’re Looking For Someone Who
- Is currently enrolled in a veterinary nursing qualification, is a recent graduate, or is returning to work
- Has strong communication skills and is confident engaging with clients
- Brings some admin or reception experience, ideally in a clinic or customer-facing role
- Is reliable, organised, and enjoys being part of a team
- Can work weekdays and take part in a rotating Saturday morning roster.
What We Offer
- A varied, hands-on role that supports your development as a vet nurse
- A friendly, welcoming team
- Flexibility around your study or lifestyle commitments – talk to us about what works for you
- A positive workplace culture that values wellbeing, growth, and teamwork.
If you’re studying to be a vet nurse and want a role where you’ll learn, contribute, and feel part of something great – we’d love to hear from you.
You can apply online now with your CV and a brief cover letter telling us why you'd be a great fit.