Veterinary nurse

Veterinary Nurse — South Waikato Vet Services (Tokoroa)

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.

How to apply

Send your CV and a brief cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “Vet Nurse Application — Tokoroa”. If you’d like to chat about the role, call us on [07 886 6413](tel:07 886 6413) (clinic number) or [021 028 36505](tel:021 028 36505) (Kodi, Head nurse).