Veterinary Nurse - Companion Animal Hospital, Palmerston North
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Veterinary Nurse - Companion Animal Hospital

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$51.55  -  $75.35 k/yr

Massey University, Palmerston North

Job Description

Job Title: Veterinary Nurse – Companion Animal Hospital

Department: School of Veterinary Science

Location: Manawatū campus, Palmerston North

Closing Date: 8 November 2026


Are you an experienced nurse with amazing multitasking ability? Are you keen for more hands-on nursing and excel in a fast-paced environment? We are seeking applications from qualified veterinary nurses to work in our Community Practice department, within our Companion Animal Hospital team. Our Community Practice team is experiencing exciting growth, and we’re looking to welcome two additional permanent full-time nurses (37.5

hours per week) to the department, with further opportunities for growth on the horizon!


Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the role

Massey’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility offering New Zealand’s most comprehensive veterinary expertise. Our community practice team have a fast-paced environment and enjoy a varied role working alongside the other departments within the hospital, allowing scope to further educate in other areas. Nurses rotate through a shared roster, meaning you will get to experience a bit of everything (from helping in

consults, to assisting with procedures such as radiographs, desexings, dentals

and other surgeries!), as well as scope to start your own nurse led consultations.


Community Practice operate business hours, Monday to Friday with the potential of work part days on a Saturday. As part of this role, you will be required to participate on an afterhours on-call roster including public holidays and weekends, but only approximately 1 in every 12 weeks. What a great work-life balance!


Mōu | About you

The successful applicant will have experience in general practice nursing and be able to multitask and prioritise, as no two days are the same.


You will have:

  • a Diploma in Veterinary Nursing, Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, or equivalent.
  • a minimum of one years’ experience in general practice (new graduates will considered) experience with general anaesthesia and surgical nursing
  • a natural empathy toward the cultural, emotional and physical state of our clients and patients alike
  • a positive attitude and a passion for patient care and lifelong learning
  • a genuine interest in undergraduate education and supporting students eligibility to work in NZ


Ko ngā hua o te tūranga? | What’s in it for you?

Working in the Companian Animal Hospital has a list of amazing perks. You'll benefit from a structured induction programme, regular in-house tutorials, and excellent professional development opportunities. All nurses receive RECOVER BLS and ALS enrolment, Vet Education webinar membership, and NZVNA and AVPRC membership, alongside access to CPD funding to use in areas of interest to you.


As a Massey University staff member, you'll also enjoy additional university holidays (an extra five days' paid leave on top of your 4-week annual leave entitlement), staff discounts at some local retailers, wellbeing support through EAP, and a range of other employee benefits.


The salary for this position will depend on skills and experience but will be in

the range of Grade 4 ($51,554 - $75,351).


If you are ready to join the exciting growth happening at Massey University Veterinary teaching hospital, then apply now! We would love to receive your application!


Enquiries may be directed to Chloe Simpson, Frontline Services Supervisor

via email, C.simpson2@massey.ac.nz.

Desired Soft Skills

  • Coordination
  • Communication
  • Time Management

Culture

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  • 🤝 Unionisation
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Job Schedule

  • Monday to Friday

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