Description
Job Description: Companion Animal Rotating Intern
Position Purpose: To provide high quality veterinary services to companion animal patients
seen in the Companion Animal Hospital.
Department: School of Veterinary Science
Location: Manawatū
Reports to: Practice Manager - Companion Animal Hospital
Responsible for: Nil
Delegations: Nil
Job Title: Companion Animal Rotating Intern
Key relationships: Internal External
Interns Referring Veterinarians
Facility VTH Clients
Practice manager
SoVSc staff
BVSc5 Students
Massey University: We are a world-leading university in many academic disciplines and fields
of research. Our point of difference is research that is connected to
community and industry. Our researchers are developing expertise and
skills to advance human knowledge and understanding. Working together
across disciplines and locations, we solve national and global problems
through fundamental, applied and interdisciplinary research, while
culturally and artistically enriching our world.
We are deeply committed to being a Te Tiriti-led university,
demonstrating authentic leadership in contemporary Aotearoa New
Zealand as we uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the founding document of our
nation, and its principles through our practice. We embrace this not just
as an obligation but as a real opportunity for the nation and its people.
Our educators are preparing a new generation of global leaders. Our
students are diverse and are attracted to Massey because they want to
achieve their personal goals or make their mark in the world. They
experience world-class learning that recognises their intellectual and
cultural strengths, expands their horizons and prepares them to
contribute to a rapidly transforming world with skills, critical and creative
thinking and leadership.
We will be renowned for our passion and caring attitude. All Massey
campuses will be innovation ecosystems, acting as magnets for smart
enterprises. Wherever we are, we will operate in partnerships founded
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on respect, trust and mutual benefit. Massey is not only defined by what
we do, but by how we do it.
About this area This role works within the Companion Animal Hospital team, working
alongside veterinary professionals and specialists, in New Zealand’s only
Veterinary Teaching Hospital facility. Massey Vets provides both first and
second opinion services, with the support of dedicated radiology and
anaesthesia services.
The School of Veterinary Science advances knowledge in animal and
human wellbeing, and environmental sustainability, through veterinary
education and research for Aotearoa New Zealand and the world. We are
a world-leader in our field, working with governments, other universities,
international and national organisations and companies to improve
animal health and production, and human health. We have over 1000
students, 250 staff and 170 research programmes.
Massey core capabilities
At Massey we are Tiriti-led, upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles through our practice, we:
- Demonstrate awareness of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand
society.
- Understand the relevance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in relation to the work of the University and
the people we serve.
- Embracing Te Reo in relevant and practical ways in our workplace interactions and engagement
with external stakeholders, giving expression to Tikanga Māori and protocols that
demonstrates that we respect and value Māori conventions in appropriate settings.
At Massey we work together with mutual respect and caring. we:
- Act with integrity and trustworthiness and give credit to others for the work they do.
- Work cooperatively and inter-dependently to foster and promote the One University approach.
- Share knowledge and communicate professionally with courtesy and mutual respect.
- Are ethical in all transactions, working within the parameters of our policies and procedures.
- Are direct, truthful and maintain confidentiality.
- Seek to understand and appreciate our differences.
- Keep ourselves and others safe; work together to embrace with the University's health, safety
and wellbeing policies, procedures and programmes; display commitment by actively
supporting all safety and wellbeing initiatives: and by actively engaging in health and safety
improvement opportunities.
At Massey we are future-focused, results
- oriented and strive for excellence. we:
- Take ownership and responsibility for delivering results to support achievement of University
objectives.
- Provide the best quality services to our customers (internal and external) ensuring our
students/ stakeholders are at the heart of everything we do.
- Deliver or support world-class research, teaching and learning and citizenship.
- Take personal responsibility for our performance, take pride in doing our job well, and commit
to ongoing personal and professional development.
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- Are motivated and create a positive working environment where our values