Senior Veterinary Teaching Technician

Massey University; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UniSaver 6.75% contribution

Five university holidays annually

Subsidised healthcare plan

Job summary

Massey University invites applications for a Veterinary Teaching Technician based at our Manawatu campus in Palmerston North. You will support teaching for the Bachelor of Veterinary Science, alongside administrative duties and resource development.

The role involves setting up practical and clinical classes, handling multiple species, ensuring animal ethics compliance, and collaborating with a small team dedicated to world-class teaching and student success. NZ drivers licence preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a veterinary clinic.
• Digital competence and detail oriented.
• Organised, positive and proactive.
• Works well with others.
• Full New Zealand drivers licence.
• BVSc, DVM, VMD or BVetTech degree; nursing qualification considered with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Support practical and clinical classes, including set-up and supervision.
• Develop teaching resources (videos, online tutorials, lab guides).
• Handle a range of species and ensure animal ethics compliance.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver world-class teaching.

Skills

Vet clinic experience

Strong clinical skills

Digital competence

Detail oriented

Organised

Team player

NZ driver's licence

Education

BVSc / DVM / VMD or BVetTech degree

Nursing qualification considered with experience

Job description

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.

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).

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

Further enquiries should be directed to Professor Eloise Jillings at **********@massey.ac.nz.