Senior Veterinary Teaching Technician

Are you passionate about teaching and working with animals? Tawharau Ora, Massey University's School of Veterinary Science is seeking a great person to join our Veterinary Teaching Technician team. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity based on our Manawatu campus in Palmerston North.

Mo tenei turanga mahi | About the role

As a veterinary teaching technician, you will provide teaching support predominantly for the Bachelor of Veterinary Science, along with some administrative support.

This role involves:

• Supporting practical and clinical classes, including set-up, supervision, and assisting students
• Developing teaching resources (videos, online tutorials, lab guides)
• Handling a range of species (commonly dogs, cats, horses, cattle, sheep, and occasionally deer)
• Complying with animal ethics and health & safety standards.

Our current team of six teaching technicians have substantial depth of small animal clinical skills, so we would be especially interested if you have large animal clinical skills. The ability to integrate well with our current team is also an important quality we are looking for in our next team member.

Mou | About you

We are looking for someone who:

• has worked in a veterinary clinic and has strong clinical skills.
• is digitally competent and detail oriented
• is organised, positive and proactive
• works well with others
• has a full New Zealand drivers licence
• has a veterinary degree (BVSc, DVM, VMD; preferably registrable in New Zealand) or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology degree. A veterinary nursing qualification may be considered with relevant experience

Ko nga hua o te turanga? | What's in it for you?

You'll join a collaborative, future-focused team who support world-class teaching across the University. Based on our beautiful Manawatu campus, you'll enjoy a supportive work environment with a healthy work-life balance and access to campus cafes, gym facilities, and green spaces.

You will also receive up to 6.75% employer contribution to the UniSaver Superannuation Scheme, five university holidays each year in addition to annual leave and a subsidised Southern Cross Healthcare plan for you and your whanau.

The salary will depend on experience but will be in the range of Grade 5 ($60,069 - $84,876).

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you so apply now!

Further enquiries should be directed to Professor Eloise Jillings at [email protected].