Equine Veterinary Nurse/Technician

Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Campus facilities

Job summary

Massey University – Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa on its Manawatu campus in Palmerston North seeks an Equine Technician to join the Veterinary Teaching Hospital team. This full-time permanent role provides clinical nursing, supports veterinarians, and helps run a teaching hospital for students.

The successful candidate will have a Diploma of Veterinary Nursing or higher, solid experience with horses, and strong communication skills. The role includes night and weekend shifts to support inpatient care.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Veterinary Nursing or higher.
• Confidence in handling and caring for horses.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Teaching experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and monitor equine patients.
• Assist with imaging, surgery, anaesthesia, and diagnostics.
• Handle and restrain horses for procedures and transport.
• Administer medications and collect diagnostic samples.
• Maintain clinical areas, equipment, supplies, and pharmacy stock.
• Support clients with appointments, enquiries, and payments.
• Mentor veterinary students during rotations.
• Contribute to feeding, husbandry, and after-hours care.

Skills

Equine

Veterinary

Nursing

Anaesthesia

Surgery

Diagnostics

Imaging

Radiography

Husbandry

Welfare

Monitoring

Mentoring

Teamwork

Communication

Restraint

Clinical

Patient care

Teaching

Collaboration

Organisation

Professionalism

Compassion

Safety

Leadership

Education

Diploma of Veterinary Nursing

Job description

The School of Veterinary Science is seeking to employ an Equine Technician to join our team at Massey University's Manawatu campus in Palmerston North. This position is a full-time, permanent opportunity.

Mo tenei turanga mahi | About the role

We are seeking a passionate and capable Equine Veterinary Nurse to join our Veterinary Teaching Hospital team. This varied and hands-on role involves providing high-quality nursing care to equine patients, supporting veterinarians with diagnostic and surgical procedures, and contributing to the smooth day-to-day operation of the clinic.

Working within a teaching environment, you will also play an important role in supporting veterinary students during their clinical rotations, while helping to deliver exceptional patient care and client service. This position includes participation in scheduled night and weekend shifts to support inpatient care outside normal business hours.

• Provide nursing care and monitor equine patients.
• Assist with imaging, surgery, anaesthesia, and diagnostics.
• Safely handle and restrain horses for procedures and transport.
• Administer medications and collect diagnostic samples.
• Maintain clinical areas, equipment, supplies, and pharmacy stock.
• Support clients with appointments, enquiries, and payments.
• Assist and mentor veterinary students during clinical rotations.
• Contribute to feeding, husbandry, and after-hours patient care.

Mou | About you

• A Diploma of Veterinary Nursing or higher (or equivalent).
• Confidence and experience in handling and caring for horses.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional, proactive and team-orientated approach.
• Previous experience in veterinary nursing and/or teaching would be advantageous.

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

You will join a collaborative, future-focused and passionate team who support world-class teaching and research 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).

Further enquiries should be directed to: Alaina Tessier, Senior Equine Practising Veterinarian and Clinic Manager, email [e-mail]

Desired Skills and Experience

• Equine
• Veterinary
• Nursing
• Anaesthesia
• Surgery
• Diagnostics
• Imaging
• Radiography
• Husbandry
• Welfare
• Monitoring
• Mentoring
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Restraint
• Clinical
• PatientCare
• Teaching
• Healthcare
• Collaboration
• Organisation
• Professionalism
• Compassion
• Safety
• Leadership.