New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Level 6)

This new, two-year, full-time programme will equip you with the technical knowledge and skills to work as a veterinary nurse in a clinical veterinary setting. You’ll learn through a mix of small group tutorials, full class discussions and clinical workshops. Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is a significant component of the programme. You’ll be required to source your own work placements in high-quality veterinary practices that are willing to support your studies. We strongly recommend you aim to work in at least two clinics to broaden your skills. At the completion of the programme, you’ll have a high level of responsibility and discretion within your scope of practice, in a wide range of dynamic and often unpredictable situations and following protocols in all aspects of clinical veterinary practice or animal healthcare settings. With this qualification, you may be eligible to apply for registration with the Allied Veterinary Professional Regulatory Council of New Zealand.

NCEA Level 2 or higher including: a minimum of 12 NCEA credits in English at Level 2, a minimum of 12 NCEA credits in Mathematics at Level 1 and a minimum of 12 credits of relevant science at Level 1 OR a recognised equivalent OR New Zealand Certificate in Animal Healthcare Assisting (Level 4) with strands in Companion Animal Healthcare, Equine Healthcare and Rural Animal Healthcare; OR New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Level 4) with strands in Canine Behaviour and Training; Companion Animals; Fish, Amphibians and Reptiles; Pet Grooming, and Zookeeping; OR New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care with strands in Companion Animal, Equine, and Rural Animals (Level 3). In addition you need to: Complete a health declaration and declaration of any criminal conviction to ensure fitness to practice prior to acceptance into the programme.