Position Overview
The School of Veterinary Science – Wildbase, Massey University is seeking applications for the role of full time, Wildlife Technician within the Wildbase Hospital.

The Wildbase Hospital provides the highest quality of veterinary care to NZ native species from the Manawatu region and around the country. The hospital is always looking at ways of improving patient care and enhancing learning opportunities for students while advancing knowledge of the native species of Aotearoa.

The Wildbase Recovery rehabilitation aviaries are an exceptional facility that continues the care of native patients beyond the hospital, to get them fit for release back to the wild. The Wildbase Hospital functions alongside the Massey University Veterinary Teaching Hospital to provide health care to owned exotic bird and reptile patients.

As a Wildlife Technician you will work as part of a small team providing hospital, nursing, and rehabilitation care for patients across the Hospital and the Recovery facilities. The role also includes assisting with the maintenance of the native wildlife pathology service in collaboration with the Department of Conservation and oiled wildlife emergency response developed in collaboration with Maritime New Zealand.

This is a full-time (37.5 hrs p/w) ongoing position based in Palmerston North. This position is a Professional Grade 4, with a salary range (for 2024) of $48,596 - $71,027 based on skills and experience.

The successful applicant will have:

• A degree/diploma in veterinary nursing or veterinary technology - essential.
• Enthusiasm, motivation, initiative and show initiative
• Basic IT skills
• Demonstrable communication skills
• A current driver’s licence.
• A demonstrated interest in avian health, conservation management, or wildlife husbandry.

Previous experience in an exotics or wildlife hospital is highly desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

Enquiries about the specific duties of the position can be e-mailed to Dr Megan Jolly, Senior Practicing Veterinarian, Wildbase, m.jolly@massey.ac.nz

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