Professor/Internal Medicine Specialist | Massey University, Palmerston North

Massey Vets - New Zealand's only veterinary teaching hospital!

The School of Veterinary Sciences at Massey University invites applications for a full-time faculty position in our small animal referral medicine department. Depending on qualifications and experience, the position is at the Associate Professor or Professor level.

 

About the role

The successful candidate is expected to engage in the departmental mission by participating in the teaching, service, and scholarship programmes of the College.

The role responsibilities include:

  • Clinical, didactic, and laboratory teaching of small animal medicine to professional students, interns, and residents
  • Participation in continuing education at local and national levels
  • Providing mentorship to residents and contributing to the clinical or basic science research programme.

The small animal medicine section currently includes:

  • Advanced practitioner in small animal medicine
  • Part-time boarded internist (ECVIM)
  • Part-time boarded neurologist (ECVN)
  • Oncology nurse
  • Three anaesthesiologists (DACVA/ECVAA)
  • Anaesthesia resident.

We also utilise the greater Massey VTH resources including digital radiography, in-house computed tomography, flexible and rigid endoscopy, a full ultrasound suite, a fully equipped and specialist-staffed ICU, Idexx in-house laboratory, on-site clinical and anatomical pathology laboratories, an oncology suite, and outsourced magnetic resonance imaging at a local medical facility.

 

About you

We would love to hear from you if you:

  • Have a veterinary professional degree, for example BVSc, DVM or VMD, from an AVMA-accredited school or one recognised by the New Zealand Veterinary Council to enable full registration in New Zealand as a veterinarian
  • Have advanced training and clinical competence in small animal medicine or advanced case workups
  • Possess specialist qualifications in small animal internal medicine, such as Australian Fellowship (FANZCVS) or Diplomat of the American or European Colleges (DACVS or ECVS), or
  • Have eligibility to sit FANZCVS, DACVS or ECVS examinations following completion of an approved residency.

Experienced candidates with ANZCVS membership in small animal medicine and advanced clinical training will be considered. Demonstrated aptitude and experience in teaching, particularly clinical instruction, is preferred.

 

What we offer

The Massey University VTH boasts a collegial environment committed to mentoring new staff to be successful in their academic careers. We are committed to developing educators as well as clinicians.

Our staff have access to:

  • CPD and formal training pathways for educators such as AFHEA or FHEA accreditation
  • Train-the-trainer programmes
  • Internal and external teaching development opportunities
  • Support in building research portfolios with mentoring, grant-writing support, and collaborative project opportunities
  • Additional benefits including five days additional leave through university holidays, on top of four weeks annual leave, discounts at leading local retailers, reduced membership fees at the Massey Recreation Centre and Gym, access to EAP and more

New staff are assigned an experienced staff mentor, and the department has an excellent record in helping clinical staff successfully earn promotion and tenure.

To find out more about the VTH, click here.

The current base pay range is NZ$142,607 - NZ$166,584 for Associate Professor and NZ$166,389 and up for Professor.

Further discussions can be had, where necessary, to meet competitive conditions, qualifications and experience.

Relocation support for international candidates is provided.

 

Living in the Manawatū

The Massey University VTH sits on the Turitea campus of Massey University, located in Palmerston North. Palmerston North sits in the heart of the Manawatū region of the North Island, New Zealand.

Palmerston North is a family-friendly, highly bikeable, compact city of approximately 88,000 people and is centrally located on the North Island of New Zealand. Learn more here.

We are a welcoming, friendly, multicultural city with excellent parks and schools and easy access to outdoor activities such as hiking, road and mountain biking, golf courses and surfing. The city has a lively café culture, abundant restaurants, a diverse range of community groups, and hosts major cultural events.

Within two hours' drive you can experience Wellington, the wine-growing regions of Hawke's Bay, snow skiing on Mt Ruapehu, or water skiing at Lake Taupō.

 

How to apply

We welcome applicants from all career stages, and candidates returning to academia from clinical practice are encouraged to apply. Flexible start dates are negotiable.

If you are ready for a change and are looking for a position that offers professional and intellectual opportunities alongside an appealing lifestyle, click the button below to apply now.

Further enquiries should be directed to Dr Thomas Odom at t.odom@massey.ac.nz or Dr Jane Langton Burnell at j.langtonburnell@massey.ac.nz.

Applications close on Sunday, 3 May 2026

 

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