CPD and Events
The NZVNA Executive Committee values Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in the veterinary sector. To support this, we've compiled a wide range of CPD opportunities available throughout the year.
Advertising CPD through NZVNA is free. For more information, contact us at cpd@nzvna.org.nz.
Additional resources are available in our Resources section.
Upcoming Events
Early bird registrations for NZVNA conference closes
Event Begins: 20th May 2026Early bird registrations for NZVNA conference closes
NZVNA Webinar: Purrfecting Renal Nursing: Supportive Care for the Ageing Feline with CKD
NZVNA Webinar Begins: 20th May 2026Join Lauren KirbyRVN, AVN, Cert IV VN, CertVNECC, VTS(ECC), RECOVER Certified BLS/ALS Instructor® for her webinar 'Purrfecting Renal Nursing: Supportive Care for the Ageing Feline with CKD'- another great NZVNA webinar p…
National Volunteer Week
Event Begins: 14th June 2026
NZVA & NZVNA Conference
Event Begins: 23rd June 2026The NZVA and NZVNA associations look forward to hosting their members, alongside exhibitors, sponsors, speakers and professional peers from around New Zealand. Join us for a few days of excellent CPD and networking oppor…
NZVNA Webinar: TBC
NZVNA Webinar Begins: 1st July 2026VetEducation and the New Zealand Vet Nurse Association (NZVNA) have joined forces to present an extraordinary series of lectures for vet nurses, by vet nurses. Embracing the adage “If you want to go far, go together,” ou…
Practical CPD: Fundamentals of Anaesthesia for Vet Nurses Dry-lab NZ
Event Begins: 17th July 2026Marcia Fletcher RVNS, Dip VN (Dist), VTS – Anesthesia and Analgesia. Director and founder of The Pink Stethoscope
This workshop will be a deep dive into the foundations every vet nurse anaesthetist should possess. Troub…
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Disclaimer: The NZVNA provides continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities and event listings as a service to its members and the wider veterinary nursing community. While we strive to ensure the accuracy and relevance of all information shared, NZVNA does not endorse or guarantee the quality of external CPD providers or event content unless explicitly stated. Participants are encouraged to evaluate the suitability of any course or event for their individual professional needs.
