Casual Veterinary Program Assistant - Hamilton Zoo

Hamilton City Council
📍 Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand 💼 full-time 🕒 Posted June 27, 2026

Job Description

Job Description

He angituutanga: The opportunity 

Reporting to the Head Nurse – Veterinary Program, you will assist the teams responsible for the effective day-to-day operation of the Hamilton Zoo animal nutrition centre and veterinary clinic and wider Te Kaaroro precinct duties as required.

  • Assist the Nutrition Centre Specialist to coordinate, monitor, source, prepare and order nutritional supplies for the animal department.
  • Assist the Head Nurse - Veterinary Program to ensure the delivery of high-quality animal care through hospital husbandry, and biosecurity for imports/exports.
  • Operating procedures (e.g. diets, minimum husbandry standards) and work instructions are carried out to a satisfactory standard, as directed by the team leader.
  • Written record keeping is thorough and timely.
  • Issues and concerns are identified and raised to the Head Nurse - Veterinary Program in a timely manner.
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Job Details

  • Location Hamilton, Waikato
  • Job Type full-time
  • Category Animal Care and Service Workers
  • Posted Date June 27, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 06, 2026