Farm Animal Veterinary Technician: Dairy Care & Learning

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

Benefits offered by this job

UniSaver superannuation contribution

University holidays

Job summary

Massey University – Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa in Palmerston North invites applications for a fixed-term Farm Animal Veterinary Technician to support the Farm Services Clinic on our Manawatu campus. The role provides nursing and technical support while enabling veterinary student training.

You will work alongside veterinarians, students and clients, contribute to hospital operations, and participate in after-hours rosters when busy. A relevant veterinary qualification is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Veterinary Technology, Rural Animal Technology or Veterinary Nursing.
• Experience working with farm animals and safe livestock handling.
• Ability to perform routine herd health and animal management procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to veterinarians, including triaging cases and routine herd health.
• Deliver farm animal nursing care on-farm and in hospital.
• Support operation of Farm Animal Hospital and Isolation Unit.
• Assist with client enquiries, bookings, estimates and clinic administration.
• Maintain records, inventory, equipment and vehicles.
• Support veterinary student learning through practical training.
• Participate in after-hours roster during busy seasons.

Skills

AnimalCare

LivestockHandling

HerdHealth

DairyFarming

VeterinaryNursing

VeterinaryTechnology

AnimalWelfare

Biosecurity

ClinicalSupport

FarmAnimalHealth

PatientCare

Triage

Husbandry

Reproduction

Diagnostics

SurgerySupport

Stockmanship

AnimalManagement

ClientService

Communication

Teamwork

Collaboration

Training

Mentoring

VeterinaryEducation

Recordkeeping

Administration

Scheduling

Coordination

Education

Veterinary Technology

Rural Animal Technology

Veterinary Nursing

Job description

Massey University – Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa in Palmerston North invites applications for a fixed-term Farm Animal Veterinary Technician to support the Farm Services Clinic on our Manawatu campus. The role provides nursing and technical support while enabling veterinary student training.

You will work alongside veterinarians, students and clients, contribute to hospital operations, and participate in after-hours rosters when busy. A relevant veterinary qualification is required.