Vet Technician Team Leader – South Otago

Vet Technician Team Leader–
South Otago 

Permanent, full-time position 

We’re looking for an experienced rural Vet Technician to leadour Vet Technician team across in
theSouthOtago
region. 

This is a permanent, full-time role for someone who enjoys the mix of hands-on farm work, good team organisation and practical leadership. 

You will
keepthe day-to-daytechnicianwork moving, manage leave and timesheets, support performance and training,build a positive team cultureandworkalongsidethe vets andtechnician team onfarmand in clinic to support our ruralclients.  

About us: 

VetSouth ispart of the rural communities we serve. We are
apractical, team-focused animal health business with clinics across Southland and South Otago, andour‘Here for Good’ purpose guides the way we work with clients, animals, ourpeople and our communities. 

The South OtagoHub is in an exciting growthphase, and theclose-knit team hasstring connections to the community it proudly supports.  

Whatyou’ll be doing: 

• Lead and supporta Vet Technician team across theSouth Otago
  region 

• Organise work allocation, leave approvals and timesheet sign-off 

• Coach, develop and induct team members 

• Collaborate with other team leads todeliverstrong outcomes for our clients 

• Stay hands-on with farm and clinic work alongside the vets and tech team 

• Support seasonal and routine services including disbudding, teat sealing, body condition scoring, repro work, blood testing, vaccinations, FECRT and milk quality work 

• Promote safe stock handling and a strong health,safety and wellbeing culture 

What you will bring: 

• 4+ years’ experience in a Vet Technician role 

• Strong dairy industry knowledge and an understanding of farming seasonality 

• Good computer skills and a current full driver’slicense 

• Previous Senior Vet Technician experience would be an advantage 

• Aformalrural animal technician qualification would be an advantage 

• A calm, organised approach, especially when the pressure is on 

• Clear communication, practicalleadership and the ability to work well across different teams 

What we are offering: 

• A permanent, full-time leadership role. 

• Competitiveremuneration 

• An annual $1,500 CPD budget to support your ongoing professional development 

• The chance to stay hands-on with practical farm and clinic work while leading a capable technician team 

• Support from the widerVetSouth team, including vets, Farm Services,retail and customer service teams 

• Work that isclosely connected to the rural communities we serve 

If this sounds like your next step, apply now.