Equine Veterinarian

at  Massey University

Job Description: Practicing Veterinarian/Senior Practicing
Veterinarian in Equine Medicine
Position Purpose: To provide high-quality veterinary services to equine patients seen at the
Massey University Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH).
To enhance the learning and qualification outcomes of Massey
University’s students and the scholarly outputs and standing of the
University by undertaking an effective programme of teaching and clinical
work; providing administrative and professional service to the University
and the broader academic, professional and general communities.
Department: School of Veterinary Science
Location: Palmerston North
Reports to: Head of School through Group Leader
Responsible for: Nil
Delegations: Nil
Job Title: Practicing Veterinarian/Senior Practicing Veterinarian in Equine Medicine
Key relationships: Internal External
Staff in the SoVS VTH Clients
Relevant academic leads Client practices and veterinarians
Professional bodies
Massey University: We are a world-leading university in many academic disciplines and fields
of research. Our point of difference is research that is connected to
community and industry. Our researchers are developing expertise and
skills to advance human knowledge and understanding. Working together
across disciplines and locations, we solve national and global problems
through fundamental, applied and interdisciplinary research, while
culturally and artistically enriching our world.
We are deeply committed to being a Te Tiriti-led university,
demonstrating authentic leadership in contemporary Aotearoa New
Zealand as we uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the founding document of our
nation, and its principles through our practice. We embrace this not just
as an obligation but as a real opportunity for the nation and its people.
Our educators are preparing a new generation of global leaders. Our
students are diverse and are attracted to Massey because they want to
achieve their personal goals or make their mark in the world. They
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experience world-class learning that recognises their intellectual and
cultural strengths, expands their horizons and prepares them to
contribute to a rapidly transforming world with skills, critical and creative
thinking and leadership.
We will be renowned for our passion and caring attitude. All Massey
campuses will be innovation ecosystems, acting as magnets for smart
enterprises. Wherever we are, we will operate in partnerships founded
on respect, trust and mutual benefit. Massey is not only defined by what
we do, but by how we do it.
About this area 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. We have over
1000 students, 250 staff and 170 research programmes.
The Veterinary Teaching Hospital is the main clinical setting for teaching
undergraduate and post graduate veterinarians and veterinary
technicians. As part of Massey University, it also supports research, and
advancement of clinical practice.
Massey core capabilities

At Massey we are Tiriti-led, upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles through our practice, we:

• Demonstrate awareness of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand

society

• Understand the relevance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in relation to the work of the University and

the people we serve.

• Embracing Te Reo in relevant and practical ways in our workplace interactions and engagement

with external stakeholders, giving expression to Tikanga Māori and protocols that
demonstrates that we respect and value Māori conventions in appropriate settings.

At Massey we work together with mutual respect and caring. we:

• Act with integrity and trustworthiness and give credit to others for the work they do.
• Work cooperatively and inter-dependently to foster and promote the One University approach
• Share knowledge and communicate professionally with courtesy and mutual respect.
• Are ethical in all transactions, working within the parameters of our policies and procedures.
• Are direct, truthful and maintain confidentiality.
• Seek to understand and appreciate our differences.
• Are ethical in all transactions, working within the parameters of our policies and procedures.
• Are direct, truthful and maintain confidentiality.
• Seek to understand and appreciate our differences
• Keep ourselves and others safe; work together to embrace with the University’s health, safety

and wellbeing policies, procedures and programmes; display commitment by actively
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supporting all safety and wellbeing initiatives: and by actively engaging in health and safety
improvement opportunities.

At Massey we are future-focused, results- oriented and strive for excellence. we:

• Take ownership and responsibility for delivering results to support achievement of University

objectives.

• Provide the best quality services to our customers (internal and external) ensuring our

students/ stakeholders are at the heart of everything we do.

• Deliver or support world-class research, teaching and learning and citizenship.
• Take personal responsibility for our performance, take pride in doing our job well, and commit

to ongoing personal and professional development

• Are motivated and create a positive working environment where our values are reinforced.
• Anticipate and respond with agility and resilience to the changing needs of the University and

the communities we serve.

• Seek ways to improve our services to deliver in an efficient and effective way.
• Embrace technology and apply this innovatively to better meet the needs of those we serve.
• Challenge ourselves to reach our potential and help bring out the best in others.
• Understand how what we do contributes to the objectives of the University.

Accountabilities
Clinical • Participate in the equine medcine service roster,
including after-hours services, as determined by staffing
and the needs of the service, with the oversight of the
service lead and VTH Director. Roster commitments may
vary over time, but in general will be evenly shared

amongst the clinical team.

• Conduct consultations for equine cases.

• Ensure that, whenever possible, veterinary students

accompany you and learn by instruction.

• Provide accurate estimates of costs to VTH clients and

obtain written, informed consent for all planned

diagnostic and therapeutic work.

• Carry out or oversee all necessary clinical activities

related to diagnosis and treatment of each case that you

are responsible for.

• Ensure that thorough medical records are completed for

all patients to whom you are assigned or managing.
Write up suitably detailed discharge instructions and
referral communication for every hospitalised patient
under your care.

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• Actively participate in rounds and seminars, including

daily cases rounds and mortality/morbidity rounds, as
appropriate.
Teaching • Under the guidance of the designated academic lead,
undertake, as appropriate, the delivery of tutorials,
lectures, seminars, practicals, laboratories and
workshops, and provide support for student projects,

assessment and student interaction.

• Deliver teaching via all delivery modes and on each of

Massey University’s campuses as required.

• Maintain learning resources such as study guides, online

learning environments, and laboratory materials.

• Comply with relevant teaching and learning policies and

procedures (e.g., Teaching & Learning, Academic

Integrity, Assessment and Equivalence).

• Ensure that all teaching, research and other activities

that involve the use of animals or their tissues are
conducted according to the laws of New Zealand and
conform to the requirements of the Massey University
Code of Ethical Conduct for the use of Live Animals for
Teaching and Research.
Service • Contribute to the administrative needs of the University,
internally and externally, by participating in School,
College and University functions as carried out by
Boards, Committees, working parties, groups and offices
as may be required or approved from time to time by the

Head of School.

• Participate in community service activities that further

advance the profession or field and which are consistent

with the University’s charter and strategic goals.

• Assist the School/Institute to develop and strengthen

relationships with professional and stakeholder

communities as appropriate.

• Contribute to the broader community and society

through the University’s obligations under the Education

Act to fulfil “the role as critic and conscience of society”.

• Support the School to develop an environment which

gives practical effect to the obligations of Te Tiriti o
Waitangi.
University • Act to minimise threats to health and safety and that of

Responsibilities staff and students.

• Serve on University and/or School/Institute committees.

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• Observe University policy and codes of practice in all

teaching, research, community service and

administrative practices.

• Contribute to the development of a School/Institute

environment that values teamwork, cooperation and

collegiality.

• Contribute to the administration of the School/Institute.
• Take responsibility for professional self-improvement

and development.

• Other reasonable duties as specified by the VTH Director

or Head of School.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications: • Veterinary professional degree, e.g., BVSc, DVM, VMD etc. from an
AVMA-accredited school or one recognised by the New Zealand
Veterinary Council to enable full registration in New Zealand as a

veterinarian.

• Either a specialist qualification in Equine/Large Animal Internal

Medicine or eligibility to sit an examination in the aforementioned, is
desirable. Alternatively, extensive proven equine internal medicine
training or experience are required.
Experience: • Previous work experience in equine general and/or referral practice is
required, and teaching experience is desirable.
Personal attributes • The candidate must be passionate about clinical service and

and behaviours: teaching.

• The candidate must possess excellent communication skills, and

be willing and able to foster high class working relationships with

our students, residents, interns, staff and clients.

• The usual hours of the Hospital are 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. While on

clinical rotations, the candidate must be available during this time

and be flexible outside these hours, depending on workload.

• The candidate must be willing to be on-call for the appropriate

clinical service.
Additional Pre- • Proof of attainment of veterinary qualification.
employment Checks: • Where applicable, proof of attainment of specialist level
qualification or proof of completion of a residency and eligibility
to sit a specialist qualification
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Pre-employment checks

Essential • Requirement to pass a Qualifications Validation Check.

• Requirement to pass a Criminal and Traffic Convictions

(Security) Check performed by the Ministry of Justice.

are responsible for.

• Ensure that thorough medical records are completed fo

Act to fulfil “the role as critic and conscience of society”.

• Support the School to develop an environment whic

Responsibilities staff and students.

• Serve on University and/or School/Institute committees