Scholarship overview
Key facts
Application dates
Restrictions
Massey University is excited to offer a second residency in veterinary anaesthesiology to fulfil qualifications for the ECVAA and/or ACVAA. This is a three-year full time program, with a required Masters being completed concurrently. Only Australian or New Zealand residents may apply due to funding restrictions
The successful resident will work in a vibrant academic teaching hospital with a varied caseload of complex and interesting cases. The program is engaging and supportive with three supervising faculty members (one ECVAA, one ECVAA/ACVAA). We strongly support the development of locoregional expertise in our residents, having dedicated equipment for ultrasound-guided nerve blocks. Our faculty have an excellent track record of residents completing research projects and being qualified to sit the specialty exam on time.
Our residents enjoy an exceptional work-life balance. They are given ample off-clinic time for studying and research and are supported in attending a specialty conference in their second or third year. The resident will provide emergency out-of-hours service one week in five with direct support from faculty.
The residency is scheduled to start in February 2027. The successful candidate must have completed a 1 year rotating internship or 1 year of equivalent private practice experience.
Massey University was the highest-ranking veterinary school in Australasia in the 2026 QS rankings and is a compact, friendly campus. It is known for its strong research culture, world-class facilities and strong community vibes. The School of Veterinary Science has recently completed a $70 million teaching and research building and the hospital is well-equipped for advanced anaesthesiology. Palmerston North is centrally located in the North Island with excellent connections to the whole of New Zealand. It is surrounded by the great outdoors with excellent local walking and cycling tracks, and easy access to both coasts. It is a vibrant university city with the highest number of restaurants per capita in New Zealand.
Questions can be directed to Kate Walters, DipECVAA.
What you'll be studying
This is a postgraduate scholarship. You will be intending to enrol in the Master of Veterinary Studies from Semester 1, February 2027.
Eligibility criteria
You must:
- be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or a Australian citizen or permanent resident
- hold a Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree which is registrable in New Zealand
- be eligible for and intending to study the Master of Veterinary Studies (Advanced Veterinary Practice) at Massey University
Application checklist
Include the following with your application:
- your Curriculum Vitae
- a statement outlining your past and present extracurricular activities, and any other particulars that may prove useful to the selection committee
- a copy of your academic transcripts for any tertiary level study completed outside of Massey University.
- we require the names and contact details for two people who can act as referees for you. Please provide their details and ask them to email a confidential reference to scholarships@massey.ac.nz .
Selection considerations
When choosing our recipient, we will consider your experience, previous internships or other evidence of interest in pursuing a residency, academic record, the referees’ comments and any other relevant information that has been provided.