Clinical Veterinarian (Christchurch)
- University of Otago
- New Zealand
- Jul 14, 2026
Job Description:
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ANIMAL WELFARE OFFICE | TE TARI ORANGA KARAREHE
HEALTH AND SAFETY COMPLIANCE
• Do you want to work alongside the brightest minds in NZ?
• Is making a difference important to you?
• Do you want to achieve a real work-life balance?
This role might be exactly what you are looking for, and we want to talk to you about a career in research.
About our team/Mō te tīma
At the Animal Welfare Office (AWO) we support biomedical research activities at the University of Otago - New Zealand’s first university. Our job is to make sure we maintain the highest international standards of the welfare and ethical treatment of research and teaching animals. We take our jobs seriously and work alongside amazing scientists who do ground-breaking research and make a real difference to humanity and veterinary medicine.
We work in the state-of-the-art modern biomedical research and containment facility with everything we need being right at our fingertips, our team is empowered to perform our roles to the best of our abilities.
The role/Te mahi
As a Clinical Veterinarian you will work in a team to support the Animal Welfare Officer with the provision of a high level of animal care and welfare. You will be providing clinical veterinary advice as well as training staff and students on these practices.
Your responsibilities will also include:
• Preparing and assisting with the implementation of animal care and use systems and services across the University as and when required.
• Providing veterinary clinical guidance on animal use protocols and supporting research staff and animal technicians.
Prescribing veterinary medicines for research and welfare, in compliance with the ACVM act 1997.
• The delivery of clinical training to staff and students.
Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
• Registered veterinary qualification with the Veterinary Council of New Zealand.
• Recent clinical experience with small animals.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills.
Ideally, you will also have experience with research and laboratory animals (but not essential) or an interest in research combined with the desire to explore a new discipline.
Access to a vehicle and a current driver’s licence is required.
We will provide all the necessary training and support to ensure your success.
Further details/Pūroko
This is a permanent, part-time (15 hours per week) position located in Ōtautahi, Christchurch. The position also includes rostered on-call duties as part of the wider Animal Welfare team.
We offer a competitive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications plus the opportunity to develop and expand your career.
Being part of the University of Otago also means access to a wide range of the staff benefits, including 5-week annual leave and generous superannuation contribution.
The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.
Confidential enquiries can be made to Andrea McMillan, Head of Health and Safety, via the contact details are below.
Application/Tono
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button.
Applications quoting reference number 2601032 close on Sunday, 2 August 2026.
Additional Information
Note: As a part-time position, the salary range for this role will be the pro-rata equivalent of the annual full-time salary range listed.
Contact: Andrea McMillan
Position details: Job Description
Further Information: Department Website
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Location: About Christchurch
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Job Description:
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ANIMAL WELFARE OFFICE | TE TARI ORANGA KARAREHE
HEALTH AND SAFETY COMPLIANCE
• Do you want to work alongside the brightest minds in NZ?
• Is making a difference important to you?
• Do you want to achieve a real work-life balance?
This role might be exactly what you are looking for, and we want to talk to you about a career in research.
About our team/Mō te tīma
At the Animal Welfare Office (AWO) we support biomedical research activities at the University of Otago - New Zealand’s first university. Our job is to make sure we maintain the highest international standards of the welfare and ethical treatment of research and teaching animals. We take our jobs seriously and work alongside amazing scientists who do ground-breaking research and make a real difference to humanity and veterinary medicine.
We work in the state-of-the-art modern biomedical research and containment facility with everything we need being right at our fingertips, our team is empowered to perform our roles to the best of our abilities.
The role/Te mahi
As a Clinical Veterinarian you will work in a team to support the Animal Welfare Officer with the provision of a high level of animal care and welfare. You will be providing clinical veterinary advice as well as training staff and students on these practices.
Your responsibilities will also include:
• Preparing and assisting with the implementation of animal care and use systems and services across the University as and when required.
• Providing veterinary clinical guidance on animal use protocols and supporting research staff and animal technicians.
Prescribing veterinary medicines for research and welfare, in compliance with the ACVM act 1997.
• The delivery of clinical training to staff and students.
Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
• Registered veterinary qualification with the Veterinary Council of New Zealand.
• Recent clinical experience with small animals.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills.
Ideally, you will also have experience with research and laboratory animals (but not essential) or an interest in research combined with the desire to explore a new discipline.
Access to a vehicle and a current driver’s licence is required.
We will provide all the necessary training and support to ensure your success.
Further details/Pūroko
This is a permanent, part-time (15 hours per week) position located in Ōtautahi, Christchurch. The position also includes rostered on-call duties as part of the wider Animal Welfare team.
We offer a competitive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications plus the opportunity to develop and expand your career.
Being part of the University of Otago also means access to a wide range of the staff benefits, including 5-week annual leave and generous superannuation contribution.
The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.
Confidential enquiries can be made to Andrea McMillan, Head of Health and Safety, via the contact details are below.
Application/Tono
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button.
Applications quoting reference number 2601032 close on Sunday, 2 August 2026.
Additional Information
Note: As a part-time position, the salary range for this role will be the pro-rata equivalent of the annual full-time salary range listed.
Contact: Andrea McMillan
Position details: Job Description
Further Information: Department Website
Create an email with a link to this vacancy: Create email
Location: About Christchurch
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