ANIMAL WELFARE OFFICE | TE TARI ORANGA KARAREHEHEALTH AND SAFETY COMPLIANCE• Do you want to work alongside the brightest minds in NZ?• Is making a difference important to you?• Do you want to achieve a real work-life balance?This role might be exactly what you are looking for and we want to talk to you about a career in research.At the Animal Welfare Office (AWO), we support biomedical research activities at the University of Otago - New Zealand's first university.
Our job is to ensure we maintain the highest international standards of the welfare and ethical treatment of research and teaching animals.
We take our jobs seriously and work alongside amazing scientists who conduct ground-breaking research and make a real difference to humanity and veterinary medicine.We work in a state-of-the-art modern biomedical research and containment facility based in the Eccles building, with flexible animal and microbiological research space for multiple research groups from across the University.
With everything we need being right at our fingertips, our team is empowered to perform our roles to the best of our abilities.The role/Te mahiAs a Clinical Veterinarian, you will work in a team to support the Animal Welfare Officer with the provision of a high level of animal care and welfare.
You will provide clinical veterinary advice and train staff and students on these practices.Your responsibilities will also include:Preparing and assisting with the implementation of animal care and use systems and services across the University as required.Providing veterinary clinical guidance on animal use protocols and supporting research staff and animal technicians.Prescribing veterinary medicines for research and welfare, in compliance with the ACVM Act 1997.Delivering clinical training to staff and students.Minimum Requirements:Registered veterinary qualification with the Veterinary Council of New Zealand.Recent clinical experience with small animals.Great communication and interpersonal skills.Ideally, you will also have experience with research and laboratory animals (but not essential) or an interest in research combined with the desire to explore a new discipline.Access to a vehicle and a current driver's licence are required.We will provide all the necessary training and support to ensure your success.This is a fixed term, full-time (37.5 hours per week) position to cover parental leave through to September 2025, located in Dunedin.
Applications for part-time hours are also considered – please make your preference clear in your covering letter.We offer a competitive remuneration package depending on experience and qualifications plus the opportunity to develop and expand your career.
Being part of the University of Otago also means access to a wide range of staff benefits, including 5-week annual leave and a generous superannuation contribution.The University is offering a remuneration level commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people, and behaviours.
This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives are valued and respected.Confidential enquiries can be made to Andrea McMillan, Head of Health and Safety, via the contact details below.Application/TonoTo submit your application (including CV and cover letter), please click the apply button.There is no formal closing date, and applications will be considered individually on receipt.
The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.Salary Level and Range: The University is offering a remuneration level commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
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