Clinical Services Veterinarian
Company: The University of Auckland
Location: Auckland, Aotearoa
Salary: $100000 - 120000 per year
Employment Type: Wā Pūkenga
Job Description
Clinical Services Veterinarian
Location: Auckland, Aotearoa
Company: The University of Auckland
Salary: $100000 – 120000 per year
Date: 2024-09-30
Te Taitara Mahi: Clinical Services Veterinarian
Kamupene: The University of Auckland
Whakaahuatanga Mahi
Company DescriptionWaipapa Taumata Rau | The University of AucklandThe University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. With over 6000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest employers. We have eight academic faculties and 11 service divisions creating a diverse, dynamic, and complex organisational culture that demands excellence.Job DescriptionTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Research Innovation Office as a Clinical Services Veterinarian at the University. This role is part of the expanded Animal Welfare Officer’s Animal Research Team that works to ensure a high standard of animal health, welfare, and research outcomes. Together, we make an important contribution to the vital work being done to ultimately help improve the health and well-being of humans, animals, and the environment.The CSV role encompasses the provision of clinical care, education of University staff and students, development of protocols/procedures, and more to enable robust animal care and research. There will also potentially be opportunities to contribute to research around the 3Rs of Replacement, Reduction and Refinement.With a supportive manager, a great team, and a vision to provide the best care for animals in a research setting, you will have all that you need to succeed, while enjoying this dynamic role with flexible work arrangements.This is a half-time (0.5 FTE), 18.75-hours-per-week role on a permanent contract. The salary range for this role is $100,000 – $120,000 per annum (prorated), depending on experience and qualifications.For more detailed information, please refer to theHe kōrero mōu | About youOur ideal candidate is a New Zealand Registered (or registerable) Veterinarian with at least five years of experience working in a clinical veterinary capacity, preferably with experience in laboratory animal medicine or experience with the care of rodents, rabbits, birds, fish, and sheep. An interest in anaesthesia and surgery are a plus. Excellent communication skills, an educative mindset, and ability to work with a diverse range of people is necessary. Note: If you haven’t worked with the species mentioned but have an interest in this work, please apply. We will invest in the right candidate.Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offerThe University of Auckland (42,000 students) is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:
- Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
- Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
- A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave
In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to applyApplications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 11/10/2024 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting your suitability for this position.Please note that we may close the advert earlier if we find a candidate that is well-suited to the role.Please reach out to Jodi Salinsky for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.Additional InformationEquityThe University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go toThe University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit