Massey University - Dairy Cattle Health and Production Veterinarian - Palmerston North

Organisation/clinic: Massey University

Location: Palmerston North

Position type: Dairy Cattle Health and Production Veterinarian

Website: https://www.massey.ac.nz/ 

The School of Veterinary Science at Massey University is seeking a practicing veterinarian in Farm Animal Health for a full-time, permanent role in the Manawatū region of New Zealand.

We’re looking for an experienced clinician with a strong dairy focus and a passion for teaching undergraduate students.

Applicants must:

• Hold a veterinary degree registrable in New Zealand
• Have relevant clinical experience
• Be confident in practical teaching (tutorials, on-farm visits)

Desirable experience:

• Preventative medicine, meat hygiene, and state veterinary medicine
• Designing and delivering veterinary curriculum

Key responsibilities:

• Provide clinical services (mainly dairy cattle, plus other production animals)
• Deliver hands-on teaching at our Farm Animal Hospital and on-farm settings

What we offer:

• A supportive team including general practitioners and boarded specialists
• Flexible, family-friendly work environment
• Generous leave: 4 weeks annual, 5 university days and sick leave
• 1:5 after-hours roster with additional pay
• CPD allowance and support for advanced qualifications (e.g. MVM, AdvanceHE)
• Clinical work counts toward academic promotion

Massey is ranked #1 in the Southern Hemisphere for Veterinary Science. Palmerston North is bikeable, family-friendly, and close to Wellington, Hawke's Bay, and Tongariro National Park.

For further information, please view our full advertisement on our Massey careers page.

Apply now! Applications reviewed as received.