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 office@swvs.co.nz with the subject line “Vet Nurse Application — Tokoroa”. If you’d like to chat about the role, call us on (07) 886 6413.

Details

Company

South Waikato Vet Services Tokoroa

Contact Name

Contact Details

office@swvs.co.nz
(07) 886 6413