Senior Companion Animal Veterinarian

Job Description: Practicing Veterinarian/Senior Practicing
Veterinarian Companion Animal

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: Director, VTH via the Companion Animal Group Leader

Responsible for: Nil

Delegations: Nil

Job Title: Practicing Veterinarian/Senior Practicing Veterinarian

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
experience world-class learning that recognises their intellectual and
cultural strengths, expands their horizons, and prepares them to

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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. 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
supporting all safety and wellbeing initiatives: and by actively engaging in health and safety
improvement opportunities.

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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 companion animal medicine service.

• Conduct consultations for both primary and complex companion animal

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 all necessary clinical activities related to diagnosis and

treatment of each case that you admit.

• 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.

• Actively participate in rounds, including daily cases rounds and

mortality/morbidity rounds, as appropriate

• Attend and contribute to Small Animal Medicine and CAH presentations,

seminars and Journal Clubs as appropriate.

Teaching • Under the supervision of the designated academic lead, undertake, as
appropriate for a particular course, the delivery of tutorials, lectures,

seminars, practicals, laboratories and workshops; and provide support
with assessment and student interaction, as directed by the designated
academic lead.

• Deliver teaching via all delivery modes and on each of Massey

University’s campuses as required.

• 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.

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• Support the development of a course and its study materials and/or the

assessment criteria and process, under the supervision of the
designated academic lead.

• Contribute to and maintain learning resources such as study guides,

online learning environments, and laboratory materials.

• Supervise practical classes and support student projects.

• Contribute to feedback and evaluation processes under the supervision

of the designated academic lead.

• 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.

University & School • Act to minimise threats to health and safety of staff and students.
Responsibilities • Serve on University and/or School/Institute committees.

• 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.
• Any other reasonable duties as specified by the Head of School.

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.

Qualifications and Experience

Experience: • Previous work experience in companion animal general and/or referral
practice is required.

Capabilities

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Ethical Standard • High degree of integrity, openness, flexibility and consideration for
oneself and others.

Essential

Flexible Working Style • An ability to work in teams and independently, quickly, and

Essential efficiently on assigned tasks.

• An ability to build and maintain constructive relationships with

colleagues. Personal Attributes

• The candidate must be passionate about clinical service and

and Behaviours
teaching.

Essential • 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.

Pre-employment checks

Essential • Requirement to pass a Qualifications Validation Check.

• Requirement to demonstrate current registration with Veterinary

Council of New Zealand.

• Valid NZ Drivers Licence check.

• Requirement to pass a Criminal and Traffic Convictions (Security)

Check performed by the Ministry of Justice.

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