Customer Service/Vet Nurse Waihi Beach

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.