Kookaburra Veterinary Employment – Manawatu County $81,172 - $143,949 a year Full time, Permanent 17 days ago, from Kookaburra Veterinary Employment Are you a dedicated veterinarian with a passion for small animal medicine? Massey University's School of Veterinary Science is seeking an enthusiastic professional to join our Companion Animal Hospital (CAH) team in Palmerston North. Our AVMA accredited veterinary programme is world-renowned, currently number one in Australasia, providing quality research-led education. Within our Companion Animal Hospital, you will be working alongside a range of specialist services, first opinion and emergency veterinarians and interns in New Zealand's only Veterinary Teaching Hospital facility. We provide 24/7 Emergency and Critical Care for vet clinics throughout the wider Manawatu-Whanganui region in addition to our Community Practice and Referral clinics, which leads to a both challenging and extremely rewarding work environment. About the role Our focus is on the delivery of clinical service to clients, support of our rotating interns, and clinical teaching to undergraduate veterinary students. Clinical Excellence: Provision of top-tier veterinary services in the medicine department, ensuring exemplary client communication and comprehensive medical care. You may already be a specialist or an experienced veterinarian with a special interest in medicine cases. Specialist support is available both on-site and remotely. Educational Impact: Mentor and teach Bachelor of Veterinary Science students, shaping the future of veterinary medicine. Collaborative Environment: The medicine team works closely with other areas of the CAH, including Radiology, ECC, Surgery, and Anaesthesia. Work/life balance: Most of your work will be regular days Mon-Fri; however, a contribution to the on-call roster to support veterinarians working after-hours is expected. This permanent full-time (37.54 hrs p/w) role is located at our Vet Teaching Hospital on the Massey campus in Palmerston North. Qualifications: Bachelor of Veterinary Science or equivalent, registered (or eligible for registration) as a veterinarian in NZ. Boards or board-eligibility preferred; advanced qualifications an advantage. Support will be provided for further study to gain advanced qualifications if applicable. Excellent communication skills, self-motivation, and a passion for education is a must. This role sits across the Practicing Veterinarian/Senior Practicing Veterinarian range $81,172 - $143,949 with appointment commensurate with skills and experience. Apply now! Take the next step in your veterinary career with Massey University. Join us in advancing animal health and welfare while making a difference in the lives of our students and community. Reference number: CS_SVS_782_09/24 #J-18808-Ljbffr