The Veterinary Science programme is offered by the Massey University.
Massey is the only university in New Zealand that offers a veterinary degree, which is widely recognised internationally. Veterinary science is a key focus for Massey University Palmerston North campus and we have some of the best facilities in Australasia. The only wildlife hospital at a New Zealand university is on campus, where we treat many of our endangered species. A new 24-hour pet emergency centre and equine hospital opened in 2014 and building will soon be underway on a new wildlife hospital and study block.
Massey University veterinary school has been ranked fourth in the world by employers in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) ranking. We are ranked no.25 for our veterinary science programme.
Challenge yourself
In line with the international recognition for the degree, you will find that the study of veterinary science is rigorous and challenging.
You will need to work hard, and apply yourself, but the result will be an interesting, varied, and rewarding career.
You'll need a good background in the sciences if you want to become a veterinarian.
Careers
The study of veterinary science at Massey University will give you broad-based scientific training that can lead to many different challenging and rewarding careers in fields related to animals.
Veterinary practice
If you work as a clinical veterinarian you ll provide high-quality care for animals, whether they are pets, working animals, farm livestock or wildlife. You ll use diagnostic and communication skills to promote the health and wellbeing of a range of animals, to make a real difference for both them and their owners.
Other potential careers
There are many other career opportunities for you with your veterinary qualification, like:
- Animal incursion investigator helping to diagnose new and emerging animal diseases, and working on responses to potential outbreaks.
- Food safety veterinarian and other contributions to public health
- Veterinary researcher contributing to animal health and production
- Protect New Zealand wildlife in the Department of Conservation
