Rural Vet Tech Team Lead - Hands-on, Growth & CPD

Vet NZ Ltd; Balclutha; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD budget

Job summary

VetSouth in South Otago is seeking an experienced rural Vet Technician to lead our Technician team across the South Otago region. This permanent, full-time role blends hands-on farm work with practical leadership and team organisation.

You will keep day-to-day technician work moving, manage leave and timesheets, support performance and training, and work alongside vets and the technician team on farm and in clinic to support our rural clients.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in a Vet Technician role.
• Strong dairy industry knowledge and understanding of farming seasonality.
• Good computer skills and a current full driver’s license.
• Previous Senior Vet Technician experience would be an advantage.
• A formal rural animal technician qualification would be an advantage.
• A calm, organised approach and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a Vet Technician team across the South Otago region.
• Organise work allocation, leave approvals and timesheet sign-off.
• Coach, develop and induct team members.
• Collaborate with other team leads to deliver strong outcomes for our clients.
• Stay hands-on with farm and clinic work alongside the vets and tech team.
• Support seasonal and routine services including disbudding, teat sealing, body condition scoring, repro work, blood testing, vaccinations, FECRT and milk quality work.
• Promote safe stock handling and a strong health, safety and wellbeing culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Dairy industry knowledge

Education

Rural animal technician qualification

Senior Vet Technician experience advantageous

Job description

VetSouth in South Otago is seeking an experienced rural Vet Technician to lead our Technician team across the South Otago region. This permanent, full-time role blends hands-on farm work with practical leadership and team organisation.

You will keep day-to-day technician work moving, manage leave and timesheets, support performance and training, and work alongside vets and the technician team on farm and in clinic to support our rural clients.