About Us
About Us
Our Story
Our Team Values
Our Board
Our Support Leads
Best Practice Accreditation
Sustainability
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IndieVets
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Our Story
Franklin Vets began in 1944 and grew into New Zealand’s first contract vet practice. Today, it’s a leading provider with over 270 staff, known for innovation and care across farms, pets, and horses.
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Our Team Values
Franklin Vets values wellbeing, integrity, excellence, and teamwork - striving to make a positive impact for clients and their animals.
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Our Board
Franklin Vets’ board, including both independent and executive directors, guides the organisation's strategic direction and commitment to veterinary excellence.
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Our Support Leads
The Franklin Vets’ Support Leads provide leadership, human resources, marketing, inventory, IT & finance support for our clinical teams.
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Best Practice Accreditation
Franklin Vets’ BESTPRACTICE clinics meet New Zealand’s highest veterinary standards through regular audits, staff training, and consistent care protocols.
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Sustainability
Franklin Vets is committed to making our world a better place, and we have embarked on our sustainability journey. We are approaching this from an Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) perspective, and have a number of initiatives in each space.
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Community Partnerships
Franklin Vets actively supports its local communities through sponsorships for schools, charities, clubs, and events - demonstrating its commitment to being a good neighbour.
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IndieVets
Franklin Vets joined IndieVets in 2021 - a network of locally owned New Zealand vet clinics that prioritise community care, clinical excellence, and staff wellbeing.
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Finance
Franklin Vets offers flexible payment options including Q Card, Q Mastercard, Afterpay, and Smartcover to help clients manage pet healthcare costs.
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Privacy Statement
Franklin Vets collects only necessary personal data, stores it securely, and shares it only when required by law or consent.
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Terms & Conditions
All goods and services provided by Franklin Vets are on the basis of the terms set out below unless otherwise agreed to in writing.
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Work With Us
Work With Us
Current Vacancies
Graduate Support
Shareholder Opportunities
Overseas Applications
Current Vacancies
Franklin Vets is currently hiring for various roles including veterinarians, graduate vets, and vet nurses across multiple locations. We welcome CVs from anyone passionate about animal health.
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Graduate Support
Franklin Vets offers a two-year graduate program with workshops, mentorship, and scholarships to support new vets in clinical and professional development.
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Shareholder Opportunities
Franklin Vets offers eligible team members the chance to become shareholders, recognising those who embody the company’s values and contribute meaningfully to its success.
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Overseas Applications
Franklin Vets supports overseas-trained vets with visa assistance and a path to residency in New Zealand.
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Pets
Pets
Emergencies
Vaccinations
Desexing
Puppy Care
Puppy Preschool
Kitten Care
VIPCare
Fleas & Worms
Dental Care
Senior Care
Weight Management
Catteries
Cat Friendly Clinics
Rabbit Care
Guinea Pig Care
Advanced Surgery Pukekohe
Veterinary Referral Services Hamilton
End of Life Services
Pet Insurance
Preventative Care Testing
Order Repeat Medications
Pet Portal
Latest Blog
Emergencies
When should you seek immediate care for your pet?
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Vaccinations
Protect your pets from serious and contagious diseases with timely vaccinations.
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Desexing
We offer safe desexing procedures for cats, dogs and other small mammals in our fully equipped surgical theatres. All patients receive pain relief during their stay and take-home painkillers for comfort.
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Puppy Care
Simple guidelines to enjoy and care for your puppy.
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Puppy Preschool
Give your puppy a great start in life to help them grow and develop into a healthy and happy canine companion.
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Kitten Care
These simple guidelines will help you keep your new kitten happy and healthy.
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VIPCare
Enjoy peace of mind and the option to spread payments over time with our wellness programmes for cats & dogs - VIPCare & VIPCare+.
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Fleas & Worms
Protecting your pets against fleas, ticks, mites, lice and worms is essential for their health. Our team can help you choose the right prevention plan.
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Dental Care
Just like humans, our pets require regular dental care to stay healthy.
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Senior Care
Regular senior check-ups help us catch issues early.
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Weight Management
If your pet is overweight, this places them at risk of serious health issues and a shorter, lower-quality life.
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Catteries
Our on-site, purpose-built units at Pukekohe Veterinary Hospital and our Hamilton clinic offer modern, purpose-built facilities and care tailored to your cat’s specific needs, monitored by qualified professionals.
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Cat Friendly Clinics
Our Pukekohe, Hamilton and Beachlands clinics hold Silver Cat Friendly Accreditation from the International Society of Feline Medicine’s Cat-Friendly Clinic programme.
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Rabbit Care
This page will help answer some common questions about settling your new rabbits into your home and how best to care for them.
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Guinea Pig Care
Your guinea pig will depend on you for food, water, an enriched environment, veterinary care and companionship.
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Advanced Surgery Pukekohe
Led by Dr Paul Eason, a 1989 graduate of Edinburgh University, the surgical team at Franklin Vets’ Pukekohe Veterinary Hospital offers a range of orthopaedic and soft-tissue surgery, either by referral from your vet or by contacting us directly.
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Veterinary Referral Services (VRS)
Led by Dr Ian Millward, the VRS team based in Hamilton offers a range of orthopaedic, neurological, soft tissue & cardiothoracic surgery, plus imaging and stem cell therapy.
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End of Life Services
We offer gentle, respectful aftercare to honour your pet’s life and memory.
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Pet Insurance
Pet insurance helps you focus on your pet’s care, and Franklin Vets supports the NZVA’s recommendation to consider it.
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Preventative Care Testing
Our annual blood, urine & faecal tests uncover hidden health issues before symptoms appear.
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Order Repeat Medications
Here's a handy way to order your pet's repeat medications. Remember, by law, a pet must be seen every 6 months by a vet to be eligible for repeat medication prescriptions.
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Pet Portal
Our client portal is a great resource to view your pets' vaccination and treatment due dates, view and download clinical summaries, invoices, and statements & check and update your contact details and your pets' details.
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Latest Blog
News and information from our veterinary team.
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Commercial Farms
Commercial Farms
Youngstock
Mastitis
Dairy Nutrition & Financial
Reproductive
Welfare
Wearables
Vet Technicians
Beef Cattle
Sheep
Working Dogs
Facial Eczema
Facial Eczema Spore Counts
Animal Health Product Sales
Common Diseases
Latest Blog
Youngstock
Setting and following a calf programme helps build healthy, well-grown replacement heifers through nutrition, weight monitoring, and preventative care. Franklin Vets will tailor a practical calf plan to suit your system and goals.
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Mastitis
Mastitis is the inflammation of the mammary gland and udder tissue. Mastitis typically occurs as an immune response to bacterial invasion of the teat canal and is the leading disease driving antibiotic use in the dairy industry.
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Dairy Nutrition & Financial
What cows eat — what, when, how much and at what cost — drives farm performance. Franklin Vets provides practical, science-backed services to optimise herd productivity, profitability and animal welfare.
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Reproductive
We tailor solutions to each farm and work with you to reach your reproductive goals.
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Welfare
We provide on farm welfare checks and plans delivered by a local technician or veterinarian to protect animal wellbeing and meet regulatory and cooperative standards.
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Wearables
We have a number of offerings in the wearables space.
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Vet Technicians
Skilled veterinary technicians supporting commercial farms with practical, on‑farm services to improve herd health, productivity and farm efficiency.
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Beef Cattle
We support beef producers with veterinarians, rural sales consultants, and vet technicians focused on herd health and productivity.
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Sheep
We can help you with maximising flock performance and farm returns through practical, farm-focused veterinary care.
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Working Dogs
Working dogs are vital to the farm and deserve specialist, practical care to keep them fit, comfortable and working longer.
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Facial Eczema
Facial eczema is a serious disease affecting cattle, sheep, deer, goats, llamas, and alpacas (but not horses). It’s caused by spores from the fungus Pithomyces chartarum, which thrive in warm, humid conditions—especially on dead plant matter in ryegrass pastures from January to May.
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Facial Eczema Spore Counts
Check out our facial eczema heat map which shows the spore levels and risk throughout our practice. This map, is updated weekly from mid-January.
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Animal Health Product Sales
An integral part of our farm services operation is providing farms with access to high-quality, competitively priced animal health products.
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Common Diseases
Information about common diseases seen on New Zealand Dairy Farms.
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Latest Blog
News and information from our commercial farm team.
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Equine
Equine
Meet the Team
Emergencies
Preventative Healthcare
Dentistry
Sport Horse Services
Reproduction Services
Pre-purchase Examinations
Latest Blog
Meet the Team
Our dedicated team of equine vets, techs and customer service look forward to meeting you and your equine companions.
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Emergencies
Our equine vets are available 24 hours a day for urgent call-outs. We’re fully mobile and equipped to treat emergencies at your property or on-site.
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Preventative Healthcare
Our experienced equine vets are passionate about keeping your horses in peak condition through proactive, evidence-based care.
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Dentistry
Proactive veterinary dental care goes far beyond rasping sharp points—it’s about identifying painful conditions early to keep your horse comfortable both in the paddock and under saddle.
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Sport Horse Services
We offer a full range of veterinary services to keep your sport horse performing at its peak—from preventative care to advanced diagnostics and therapies.
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Reproduction Services
We offer comprehensive reproductive care for stud farms and boutique breeders.
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Pre-purchase Examinations
Buying a horse? A pre-purchase exam provides an unbiased veterinary assessment of your prospective horse’s health and performance—helping you make an informed decision.
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Blog
News and information from our equine vets.
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Lifestyle Farms
Lifestyle Farms
Emergencies
Annual Healthcare Packages
Rearing Young Farm Pets
Disease Management & Information
Latest Blog
Emergencies
Franklin Vets offers 24-hour emergency services for lifestyle block animals. Our fully mobile vets can come to you or treat your animal at our clinic, equipped with surgical tools, x-ray, ultrasound, and hospitalisation facilities.
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Annual Healthcare Packages
Short on time but big on care for your lifestyle block animals? Franklin Vets offers comprehensive Annual Healthcare Packages tailored for sheep, goats, alpacas, kids & lambs designed to keep your animals healthy and care to avoid diseases, year-round.
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Rearing Young Farm Pets
At Franklin Vets, we’re here to support you every step of the way when rearing young farm pets, offering expert advice from birth through to maturity to help your animals thrive.
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Disease Management & Information
We’ve created these helpful farm pet healthcare information sheets to guide you—whether you're just starting or looking to fine-tune your animal care routine.
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Blog
Information & articles from our lifestyle veterinary team.
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Vet Blog
Vet Blog
Pets
Farm
Equine
Lifestyle Farm
Pets
Seasonal case studies and information from our Pet Vets & Nurses.
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Farm
Seasonal case studies and information from our Farm Vets and Vet Techs.
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Equine
Seasonal case studies and information from our Equine Vets.
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Lifestyle Farm
Seasonal case studies and information from our Lifestyle Farm Vets and Vet Techs.
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Papakura

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Beachlands

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Waiuku

09 235 9101 (Pets)

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Karaka

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Hamilton

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