About us
"Franklin Vets has progressively grown over the past 60 years to become one of the largest privately owned veterinary practices serving the South Auckland and North Waikato regions. We service both rural and urban clients, offering high quality veterinary care complimented by a wide range of animal health products.
Our commitment to delivering excellence to our clients is achieved through our highly qualified vets, specialist services, purpose built centres and hospitals, team of support staff, stateof-the-art equipment, leading industry systems and quality control measures, specifically developed by our practice to benefit our clients."
Dedicated to farmers
Operating out of Papakura, Pukekohe, Waiuku, Te Kauwhata and Taupiri, Franklin Vets has an experienced team of nine large animal vets who:
- Have in-depth knowledge and experience in large animal veterinary care as they are committed to production animal species.
- Build close relationships with farm clients and develop valuable knowledge of their farm and its animal health requirements.
- Develop cost savings and long term solutions to farmers animal health problems through the preventative medicine focus and herd/flock health planning programme we offer.
- Offer high level services and advice from our 3 Intelact nutritional consultants and 3 vets who have further qualifications in production animal medicine.
- Work together with specifically assigned staff to provide farmers access to competitively priced animal health products and ensure on-farm supply needs are met.
Giving farmers the service they deserve and need...
We guarantee that all emergency after hours calls from farm clients are serviced by vets who predominantly deal with farm animals... 24/7.
Are you a...
Dairy Farmer?
Franklin Vets was originally founded to provide veterinary care for the farmers of South Auckland. Today the service and advice on dairy cattle medicine and production we give to our dairy clients is the main focus of the farm services team. We offer:
- Reproductive services; offering solutions for non cycling cows, manual and ultrasound pregnancy diagnosis, working with you to get compact calving patterns and optimal cow health through the mating period.
- Mastitis treatment programs and advice; Using the Grade Buster approach to mastitis control that was pioneered at Franklin Vets we can provide solutions to high somatic cell counts, clinical mastitis, milk grading problems and advice on dry cow therapy.
- Nutritional advice and consultancy with our Intelact consultants to drive farm productivity and profitability.
- Vaccination programs to prevent leptospirosis, clostridial diseases, BVD, neospora abortion, pink eye and calf scours.
- Treatment and management of lameness.
- Advice and solutions for trace element requirements, bloat control, calf rearing, facial eczema prevention, milk fever, grass staggers, Ketosis and other metabolic problems.
Sheep and Beef Farmer?
Franklin Vets also offers comprehensive veterinary care and advice for sheep and beef farmers. We offer:
- On farm consultancy and animal health programs to enhance productivity and profitability.
- Solutions and advice on drenching programs, faecal egg counts and drench resistance using Wormwise, with up to date information on and investigation into Cooperia, ostertagia and haemonchus resistance patterns.
- Beef cattle reproductive services including manual and ultrasound pregnancy testing, Bull breeding soundness exams, infertility investigations.
- Advice on and testing to identify sheep and beef cow trace element requirements.
Enhancement of beef rearing programs to maximise productivity and weight gains through
customised calf rearing, drenching and vaccination programs and investigations into poor
growth rates.
Deer Farmer?
- Franklin Vets also provides all the services required by deer farmers including parasite and disease control programs, develveting and on farm veterinary care and advice.
Lifestyle Farmer?
Our rural vets provide a full range of medical, surgical and advisory services for common farm species on small blocks.
We understand the needs of lifestyle farmers, and their animals, and have a growing number of lifestyle farm clients. We offer tailored veterinary care for all farm and lifestyle animals…pigs,
alpacas, horses, goats, cattle sheep and deer.
This is supplemented by information and education on animal health and farming systems for our clients.
Rural Sales and Merchandising
An integral part of our farm services operation is providing farmers with access to high quality competitively priced animal health products. To assist farmers optimise livestock productivity and on farm returns our on-road rural sales managers Matt Airey and Ross MacDonald work closely with our veterinary team to provide the best solutions when purchasing;
- Anthelmintic drenches, Pour ons
- Bloat prevention treatments
- Mineral supplements
- Flystrike preventatives, dips and sprays
- Vaccines
To discuss the range of products available and get professional solutions for your on farm animal health requirements contact Matt at our Pukekohe branch on 09 238 2471 or mobile 027 496 7806 or Ross at Taupiri on 07 8246836 or mobile 027 458 3194.
Complete care for small animals
Our vets and their supporting nursing teams, are renown for their experience and caring approach with small animals.
A number of our vets have developed areas of special interest and through their committment and further studies our clients and their pets are assured a higher level of care. Small animals receive comprehensive medical and surgical care from our team who have the latest equipment and technology at their fingertips, all housed within modern facilities.
We offer:
- Vet hospitals in Papakura, Pukekohe and Waiuku, each with surgical and x-ray services
- 7 day veterinary care at the Papakura and Pukekohe clinics
- A comprehensive range of services: vaccinations, surgery, x-ray, intensive care, ultrasound, dentistry, nutritional advice, in house laboratory testing, puppy preschool, vet approved cat and dog foods and pet care products
- A range of specialist referral services at the Papakura clinic. These include The Small Animal Surgeon, Dermatology and Ophthalmology.
Contact or visit one of our vet hospitals for:
- A spey or neuter appointment for your cat, dog or rabbit. As part of any spey or neuter surgery, your canine or feline friend receives a full clinical examination before surgery, special attention to anaesthetic safety and intravenous fluids. Our staffing levels allow us to provide a careful focus on nursing and patient care through the day. All spey and neuter patients receive pain management before and after surgery with animals going home on post operative pain relief medication.
- Complete advice on canine and feline nutrition and a full range of vet approved cat and dog foods
- Dog and Puppy vaccinations against Parvo virus, distemper, leptospirosis and kennel cough
- Cat and kitten vaccinations against cat flu and enteritis
- Rabbit vaccinations against Calici virus
- Veterinary orthopaedic surgery including TTO and TPLO treatment of canine cruciate ligament injuries
- Up to date veterinary anaesthesia, pet dental care, veterinary ultrasound and x-ray
- Treatment of working dog injuries
- Flea and worming treatments for dogs and cats.
- Information on pet insurance. A range of pet insurance packages are available to help make the best of veterinary pet care more affordable.
At Franklin Vets we ensure your pet receives:
- Quick, accurate diagnosis within a caring environment
- Experienced medical and surgical treatment, supported by the latest equipment
- If required, a range of specialist services within our facilities to minimise the stress for your pet
- The best possible health and recovery when being cared for by our team.
Community partnerships
We support the communities we practice within and serve. We are proud to have provided partnership programmes, sponsorship, mentoring and support over many years to:
- Calf clubs
- Local schools
- Students undertaking work experience
- Trainee vets and veterinary nurses.
If you wish to gain work experience in one of our clinics, are a veterinary or veterinary nursing student looking for a highly stimulating mixed practice experience or are promoting a community event that requires support please contact one of our clinics or email papakuraadmin "at" fvs.co.nz
Why choose Franklin Vets?
- Our team of highly skilled and experienced vets and veterinary nursing teams offer our clients and their animals quality care and service
- We take a 'care focused' approach that our clients value. We commission an independent researcher to monitor our 'care focus' and ensure that our clients receive a valued service
- Convenience for clients who can visit a clinic located close by
- Clients have access to competitive prices on supplies and products due to the buying power our large practice has
- Many of our vets have achieved further qualifications within a number of veterinary fields.
- Our clients have access to highly skilled vets who provide up-to-date knowledge and advice.
Among the best
The NZ Veterinary Association has established an accreditation system called "Best Practice®". Only a small number of veterinary practices in NZ have attained "Best Practice®".
"We're proud to have achieved Best Practice® accreditation at Franklin Vets"
(Our Pukekohe and Waiuku clinics have been awarded "Best Practice®" accreditation and we are working towards accreditation across all sites.)
This is important to...
Clients, our vets, our support staff, veterinary graduates and the veterinary industry in general. Why?
It proves that, at Franklin Vets, we offer:
- High levels of veterinary excellence
- A modern and highly skilled practice which attracts the best staff
- Ongoing critical evaluation of
Careers with Franklin Vets
Franklin Vets offer employment opportunities for both large and small animal veterinarians, veterinary nurses and technicians, reception, sales and administrative support staff.
We provide a great team based work environment with an emphasis on quality veterinary
care and continuing education.
If you are interested in a position or a career with Franklin Vets please forward your CV to either The Practice Manager, Franklin Vets PO Box 72 145, Papakura 2244, New Zealand or papakuraadmin "at" fvs.co.nz
Positions available:
The Directors
Back Row Left to Right
Front Row Left to Right
Phil MacLeod - Small Animal Veterinarian
Phil graduated from Massey University in 1989 and after some years in mixed and small animal practice joined Franklin Vets as a small animal veterinarian at the Papakura clinic in 1995. He became a Director of the Practice in 2003.
Phil has developed special interest in the areas of small animal medicine and ultrasonography and gained membership of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in 1999.
Family and the occasional triathlon take up his spare time.
Phil is based at our Papakura Clinic and can be contacted on 09 2986994
Nick Twyford - Small Animal Veterinarian
Nick is a graduate of Massey University and after working in Australia and the UK he started with Franklin Veterinary Services in 1982 becoming a director in 1986. Nick's main clinical interests are othopaedic surgery and dentistry. In 1986 he became a member of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists, being examined in the subject of canine medicine.
He is also a keen fisherman.
Nick is based at our Papakura Clinic and can be contacted on 09 2986994
Dr Paul Eason BVM&S MACVSc - Small Animal Veterinarian
Paul graduated in 1989 at Edinburgh. He has worked in a variety of practices in the UK, moving to New Zealand in 1997 and is now a director of Franklin Vets. Paul's main interests are in surgery, particularly orthopaedics, and he enjoys mucking about with lame dogs. Paul holds Membership of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in Surgery and Emergency Medicine and Critical Care. Spare time found between work, children and working on the house is spent doing multisport and getting himself lost in the bush. Paul is a self-confessed fitness fanatic, such that two days without training are simply torture for him. Has now told far too many people he wants to do the Coast to Coast, so feels he ought to try at least one of these days.
Paul is based at our Pukekohe Clinic and can be contacted on 09 2387486
Dr Ross Beal BVSc - Veterinarian & Practice Manager
In 2005 Ross took up the role of Practice Manager responsible for the day to day leadership and administration of Franklin Vets.
Ross first joined Franklin Veterinary Services as a new graduate in 1975 and became a partner in 1982. Over the years he has had many roles within Franklin Veterinary Services and has variously worked out of Papakura, Waiuku and Pukekohe clinics. From 1995 he was engaged in the dairy consultancy division of the practice, working with veterinary drug companies on new product trials, and then as a full time Intelact Consultant. He is still involved in Intelact Consultancy and is a Director of Intelact and SourceNZ.
These years of experience have given him a wide appreciation of the veterinary & farming industries.
Ross is based at our Pukekohe Clinic where he can be contacted on 09 2382471
Jason Fayers - Large Animal Veterinarian
Jason graduated from Edinburgh in 1996 and has lived and worked in Pukekohe on and off since 1998. For the past 8 years his main focus has been on dairy cattle, with experience split between high yielding holstein dairy cows in the U.K. and N.Z. Dairying Systems. Jason became a director of Franklin Vets in 2007.
Having recently gained a Post Graduate Certificate in Cattle Health and Productivity, his main interests are in Dairy Herd Health Planning.
Jason coached and played rugby at Onewhero for several seasons, but after another concussion he is now resigned to being a vocal supporter!
Jason can be contacted on 09 2382471.
Mark Hosking - Large Animal Veterinarian
Mark is the manager of the Te Kauwhata branch and he assists at the Taupiri branch
He works as both a farm animal veterinarian and Intelact consultant.
Mark joined Franklin Vets in 2005, after four years in dairy practice in Otorohanga and two years working with intensive dairy farms in the UK. Mark holds the MACVSc post grad qualification in Dairy cattle Medicine and Production, and has special interests in Herd Health Programs, Nutrition, Mastitis and Reproduction
Mark lives with his wife and daughter in Waerenga.
Mark can be contacted on 07 826 4838
Dr David Hawkins BVSc - Farm Services Veterinarian
David graduated from Massey University in 1992. After several years in mixed practice in New Zealand and abroad he started with Franklin Vets in 1997 as a Farm Services Veterinarian and became a Director of the Company in 2003.
David operates from the Waiuku Branch servicing farm and lifestyle clients. He has a broad experience in mastitis management and control, clinical trial work and is growing an Intelact consultancy base. David is the current Dairy Cattle Veterinary Society Representative
on the National Mastitis Committee and contributes regularly to various farming publications on mastitis and milk quality issues.
Outside of the job he spends a lot of time with family and church activities enjoying squash, music, bush walking and water sports.
David can be contacted on 09 235 9101
