Description
Are you seeking a change from commercial dairy practice?
Are you interested in inspiring and engaging the next generation of veterinarians?
Do you want to develop your clinical practice further?
Want to have more time, resources and collaboration to follow cases through?
Then this is the ideal opportunity for you!
The School of Veterinary Science at Massey University is growing and invites applications for an additional practicing veterinarian in farm animal health based in the mighty Manawatu of New Zealand. This is a permanent, full-time role.
You must hold a veterinary degree registrable in New Zealand and have clinical experience.
About the role
The position is suited to an experienced farm animal clinician with a strong dairy focus and a passion for teaching undergraduate veterinary students.
You will:
- provide clinical services to clients of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (primarily dairy cattle, but also other production animal species)
- develop/deliver clinical teaching to undergraduate students during practicals, tutorials and on-farm visits
- service Massey-owned and commercial farms, and focus on providing high quality, relevant teaching opportunities for our students, both on-farm and in our new Farm Animal Hospital.
What we offer:
- We have a talented team of vets, techs and support staff, including general practitioners and boarded specialists in dairy cattle and ruminant internal medicine, surgery and reproduction so you will always be supported in providing the best clinical practice and teaching
- We have a family-friendly working environment with a cohesive and supportive veterinary team, and a focus on wellbeing and work-life balance
- Flexibility around work hours and, after a year of employment, generous sick leave
- After-hours is generally quiet, is shared approximately 1:6 and is paid additional to salary
- In addition to four weeks of paid annual leave, you will be entitled to five days of paid university holiday over Christmas, New Year and Easter
CPD is encouraged with a generous CPD allowance and opportunities provided through Massey include the Master of Veterinary Medicine program and AdvanceHE fellowship
Salary
The salary will depend on experience but will be in the range of practicing veterinarian/senior veterinarian (NZD$86,113 - NZD$152,712).
Not persuaded yet? Hear from one of our vet team here: https://youtu.be/5VBweBFjWPQ
Why Massey?
Ranked first in the Southern Hemisphere in veterinary science, the School of Veterinary Science advances knowledge in animal health and welfare, biosecurity, conservation and sustainable productivity.
We are a world-leader in our field, working with governments, other universities, international and national organisations and companies to improve animal health and production, and human health.
If you are not familiar with Palmerston North, it is a family-friendly, eminently bikeable, compact city of approximately 88,000 people and is centrally located in the North Island of New Zealand.
To find out more about education in Palmerston North, please click here: https://www.manawatunz.co.nz/live-work/working-here/
There is easy access to outdoor activities such as hiking, road and mountain biking clubs, outstanding golf courses and surfing.
The city has a vibrant cafe culture, abundant restaurants, diverse community groups, large cultural city events and hosts international attractions.
- Less than two hours’ drive
- You can be immersed in the vibrant capital city culture of Wellington
- You could tour our world renown wine growing country in the sunny Hawkes Bay
- Ski and enjoy outdoor activities around the World Heritage Tongariro National Park and stunning Lake Taupo
Apply now!
Applications will be reviewed upon submission. This job may close prior to the advertised closing date.
Enquiries related this position may be directed to Dr Danielle Gifford at d.gifford@massey.ac.nz
Closing date: Saturday, 31 January 2026.
For further information and to apply online, visit: https://tinyurl.com/3eanyyt4
