Are you a general practitioner looking to hone your emergency and critical care skills?
Look no further!
The opportunity Te Whiwhinga mahi Palmerston North invites applications for a practicing veterinarian within the Small Animal Hospital of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
This is an opportunity to interact with over 20 faculty members in the Small Animal Hospital, a class of rotating small animal interns, and residents from the anaesthesia and ECC services.
It is a 0.8 FTE position at 30 hours per week, allowing you to enjoy a balanced career with your own life pursuits.
You will be part of a rotating roster, involving daytime, evening, and weekend shifts.
There are no scheduled overnight shifts.
There is also an opportunity to work alongside the specialist team during the weekday shifts to improve your skill set in areas of your choice.
We encourage ongoing professional development, with internal and external opportunities available.
About this role Mo tenei turanga mahi We provide 24/7 emergency & critical care for veterinary clinics throughout the wider Manawatu-Whanganui region.
Our emergency service is primarily focused on delivering clinical services to clients, supporting our rotating interns, and providing clinical teaching to undergraduate veterinary students.
Our AVMA-accredited veterinary programme is world-renowned, providing quality, research-led education.
The successful applicant will provide high-quality veterinary care as part of a collaborative team of specialists, vets, nurses, interns, and students.
You will interact with the surgery, medicine, radiology, and anaesthesia services.
We utilize the greater Massey VTH resources including digital radiography, in-house computed tomography, flexible and rigid endoscopy, full ultrasound suite, fully equipped and staffed ICU, Idexx in-house laboratory, and on-site clinical and anatomical pathology laboratories.
Journal Club, interdisciplinary rounds, staff seminars, in-house CPD, and study towards HEA fellowship are all strongly encouraged.
The Salary Range for this role is at a Practicing / Senior Practicing Veterinarian grade (for 2024), ranging from $81,172-$143,949 (NZD).
Salary will be negotiable based on background and experience.
About you Ko koe tenei Ideally, you will have at least TWO years of clinical experience to work in our Pet Emergency Centre.
We are looking for an enthusiastic professional who possesses excellent communication skills, is self-motivated, and has a passion for education.
We seek someone who is open to learning, has a desire to teach and shape the next generation of veterinarians, and has a passion for emergency medicine.
As part of Massey Vets, you will be involved in teaching Bachelor of Veterinary Science students.
Do you have: A Bachelor of Veterinary Science or equivalent and are you registered (or able to be registered) as a veterinarian in NZ?
Your veterinary degree must be from an AVMA-accredited school or one recognized by the New Zealand Veterinary Council to enable full registration in New Zealand as a veterinarian.
The drive to upskill and grow or rediscover your passion for helping animals and their owners?
The flexibility to work on a rotating roster?
Experience and empathy towards the cultural, emotional, and physical state of our clients and patients alike?
A positive attitude and a passion for teamwork, critical care, and client relations?
A genuine interest in undergraduate and postgraduate clinical instruction?
Enquiries may be directed to Jos Kerr, Senior Staff Recruitment Advisor.
We are actively recruiting and may withdraw advertising prior to closing, so apply now!
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