Veterinary Technician

Do you want to be part of a thriving, supportive team delivering high‑quality services to farmers?

If you’re a hard-working, qualified Veterinary Technician, we’re looking for someone like you to support our Kopu and Waitakaruru farm service teams with a wide range of on‑farm tasks.

ABOUT THE JOB

Your responsibilities will include:

• Booking and delivering farm services


• Calf debudding


• Teatsealing


• Dry cow insertion


• Blood sampling


• Young stock weighing


• Sheep and cattle capsuling

ABOUT YOU

You will bring:

• A recognised Veterinary Technician qualification


• Commitment to delivering high-quality service to farmers


• A positive, friendly, and professional attitude


• Excellent communication and organisational skills with good initiative


• Strong animal-handling skills


• Physical fitness and resilience


• Ability to work well under pressure, independently and as part of a team


• Flexibility around hours, especially during peak periods

ABOUT US

Franklin Vets is one of New Zealand’s largest privately owned veterinary businesses, with 15 clinics operating across South Auckland, North Waikato, Coromandel and the Hauraki District.

We pride ourselves on building a strong, engaged team committed to delivering exceptional client-centred and preventative veterinary care.

What we offer:

• A supportive, knowledgeable and collaborative tech team


• Internal technician training sessions throughout the year


• Opportunities and encouragement to attend external workshops and courses


• Wellbeing initiatives and social events


• Staff discounts on products and services

Join Us

If you have a warm and friendly manner, enjoy working in a great team environment, and want opportunities to develop and grow your skills, we would love to hear from you.