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Posted 01 August, 2026

Veterinary Nurse -- South Waikato Vet Services Tokoroa

NZVNA
Tokoroa, WKO, NZ Full Time
Reference: 87301a5d57776138

Job Description

Join a fun, friendly, and supportive team in our purpose-built clinic in the charming town of Tokoroa. We're privately owned, community-focused, and proud of our work-hard-play-hard vibe. About us Mixed-practice clinic with 12 vets, 7 vet techs/nurses, 3 receptionists, and 1 very important clinic cat. Small animal team: 2-3 vets and 5 nurses. Patients: Cats and dogs through to lambs, rabbits, and chickens. Culture: Supportive environment, Friday beverages after a busy week, and legendary Christmas parties. The role You'll rotate across: Surgery: Prep, monitoring, recovery, and after care. Consult support: Assisting vets in consults and client education. Hospital care: Nursing and monitoring inpatients. Nurse consults: Weight checks, post-op checks, nail clips, parasite control, and more. Plus, kitten cuddles with the many litters we re-home. What we're looking for Relevant veterinary nursing qualification . Previous Clinic experience. Enthusiastic about patient care and client education. Positive, can-do attitude and a team player. Strong communication skills and attention to detail. Hours and location Full-time or part time considered. Rostered Saturdays: 1 in 6, 9:00am-12:00pm. Limited after-hours. Location: Our purpose-built clinic in Tokoroa. What you'll love Supportive team that helps you use your skills to the fullest. Varied caseload across small animals (and the occasional farm friend). Private ownership and a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and development. Competitive pay, staff discounts, CPD support, and great social culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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