Veterinary Postmortem & Farm Services Technician

Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UniSaver employer contribution (up to

5 university holidays each year

Subsidised Southern Cross Healthcare

Job summary

Massey University's School of Veterinary Science (SoVS) seeks a Technical Assistant for the Postmortem and Farm Services Clinic team on the Manawatū campus in Palmerston North. The role spans veterinary pathology and clinical farm services, supporting training, research, and animal health initiatives.

The position is full-time and permanent, with after-hours work as needed. You will help prepare materials, maintain facilities, and ensure safety and welfare across large-animal handling and

Qualifications

• Experience handling large animals in a clinical or field setting.
• Full, clean driver’s licence is required.
• Forklift licence and gantry operation certification are desirable.
• Willingness to work after hours to meet operational needs.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple practical, technical, and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain modern clinical and teaching facilities, including hygiene standards, waste disposal, consumables, formalin preparation, and laundry.
• Maintain and service a range of equipment used in clinical, teaching, and operations.
• Operate forklifts, gantries, and related equipment safely.
• Prepare necropsy materials and facilities for student teaching and research activities.
• Support humane management of end-of-life situations when required.
• Assist with routine care of hospitalized farm animal patients.
• Support research activities and projects.
• Perform administrative and record-keeping duties.
• Contribute to a safe, efficient, and well-organised working environment for staff, students, clients and animals.

Skills

Animal Handling

Animal Welfare

Veterinary Support

Necropsy

Biosecurity

Farm Management

Husbandry

Restraint

Pathology

Laboratory Support

Equipment Maintenance

Facilities Management

Hygiene

Decontamination

Compliance

Health and Safety

Recordkeeping

Administration

Coordination

Logistics

Research Support

Troubleshooting

Adaptability

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Forklift licence

Gantry operation certification

Job description

Massey University's School of Veterinary Science (SoVS) seeks a Technical Assistant for the Postmortem and Farm Services Clinic team on the Manawatū campus in Palmerston North. The role spans veterinary pathology and clinical farm services, supporting training, research, and animal health initiatives.

The position is full-time and permanent, with after-hours work as needed. You will help prepare materials, maintain facilities, and ensure safety and welfare across large-animal handling and