The Vet Nurse Lens
The Vet Nurse Lens is produced exclusively for veterinary nurses and technicians in New Zealand. The Vet Nurse Lens is a highly regarded journal. It is the only publication produced exclusively for veterinary nurses in New Zealand.
Circulated to NZVNA members electronically and made available through Sciquest, The Vet Nurse Lens is a high quality quarterly publication, produced in full colour, and offers our members:
• Product knowledge
• Clinical articles and case studies
• Up-to-date product information
• Industry, ethical and legal information
• HR and other practice management support tools
• Career professional development and education opportunities
• Seminar dates and much more.
If you would like to submit an article or advertise in The Vet Nurse Lens please email journal@nzvna.org.nz
NZVNA E-News
Distributed to NZVNA members, non–members and industry supporters, the NZVNA’s E-Newsletter aims to provide readers with:
- Up-to-date news from across the sector
- Relevant and meaningful articles and information directed toward members and organizations across the industry.
NZVNA Professional Guidelines
Here you will find the latest version of our NZVNA Professional Guidelines
NZVNA Blog
Swapping scrubs and a stethoscope for the classroom
News Published: 20th August 2025I started my veterinary nursing journey as a student in 2006, after three years of university and still no idea what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. At the time, mum was a nurse and dad was a…
From Scrubs to Strategy: My Journey Beyond the Clinic
News Published: 11th June 2025I often reflect on how my journey in veterinary nursing began back in 2007 — a young girl fresh out of Christchurch, full of heart and determination to care for animals. What I didn’t know then was ju…
From Curiosity to Calling: My Journey in Animal Health and Education
News Published: 25th May 2025If you'd told 18-year-old me that one day I'd be juggling veterinary nursing, pet grooming, education, and governance work — while coordinating national programmes and lecturing on everything from vet…
