Veterinary Teaching Technician - Support Vet Students

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

Benefits offered by this job

UniSaver retirement contribution

University holidays (5)

Healthcare plan

Job summary

Massey University’s School of Veterinary Science in Palmerston North seeks a Veterinary Teaching Technician to support the Bachelor of Veterinary Science program and provide administrative help. The role includes practical class support, resource development, and animal handling with strict ethics and safety standards.

Ideal candidates will have veterinary clinic experience, strong clinical skills, and be digitally competent.

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary clinic with strong clinical skills.
• Digitally competent and detail oriented.
• Organised, positive and proactive with good teamwork.
• Full NZ driver’s licence.
• Registrable veterinary degree preferred in NZ.

Responsibilities

• Support practical and clinical classes with setup and supervision.
• Develop teaching resources (videos, online tutorials, lab guides).
• Handle a range of species with adherence to animal ethics and safety.
• Collaborate with a small team to enhance teaching quality.

Skills

Clinical skills

Digital competency

Organised

NZ driver license

Teamwork

Education

BVSc / DVM / VMD

Bachelor of Veterinary Technology

Veterinary nursing qualification (considered)

Job description

Massey University’s School of Veterinary Science in Palmerston North seeks a Veterinary Teaching Technician to support the Bachelor of Veterinary Science program and provide administrative help. The role includes practical class support, resource development, and animal handling with strict ethics and safety standards.

Ideal candidates will have veterinary clinic experience, strong clinical skills, and be digitally competent.