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 education resources are available in our Resources section.

Upcoming Events

NZVNA Webinar: No more Chicken & Rice: Improving GI protocols in practice

NZVNA Webinar Begins: 24th July 2025
Online

Please join Jessica Joosse BAnVetBioSci, RVN, AVN, VNS (Nutrition), for her webinar 'No more Chicken & Rice: Improving GI protocols in practice'

Practical CPD: Essential Skills in Emergency and Critical Care for Vet Nurses Wet-lab NZ

Event Begins: 8th August 2025
Kahuvet Education Centre, Wiri, Auckland

Ashleigh Walsh Dip.VN, VTS (ECC), RVNS
This workshop is focused on the various skills required to nurse a variety of ECC patients including performing triage, accurate assessments, recognising life threatening emergenci…

NZVA Webinar: Gone with the Gonads? Let’s rethink that

Event Begins: 20th August 2025
Online

Join South African specialist Dr Kurt de Cramer for a webinar and Q&A session exploring current best practices in canine and feline sterilisation.

Practical CPD: The Consulting Veterinary Nurse Dry-lab NZ

Event Begins: 26th September 2025
Kahuvet Education Centre, Wiri, Auckland

This in-person workshop on veterinary nursing consults, is designed to enhance your skills and confidence in the consulting room. This hands-on session will equip you with essential communication techniques to effectivel…

Vet Nurse Awareness Week

Event Begins: 6th October 2025
New Zealand wide!

Vet Nurse Awareness Week is a dedicated time to recognise and celebrate the exceptional individuals who form the backbone of animal healthcare in New Zealand. These unsung heroes—veterinary nurses, veterinary technicians…

Vet Nurse of the Year!

Event Begins: 10th October 2025
The Vet Nurse of the Year Award celebrates the dedication, skill, and compassion of an outstanding veterinary nurse who has made a significant impact in the field of animal healthcare. This prestigious award recognises a…

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NZVNA Accredited Courses

The following CPD providers offer courses that have been accredited by NZVNA.

Provider Contact/Details
Practical CPD https://www.practicalcpd.co.nz/
Veterinary Training Centre https://www.veterinarytrainingcentre.com.au/
Hill's Pet Nutrition AVNAT Approved Courses
Oiled Wildlife Response Training https://owrt.org/
VetSpace https://www.vetspace.nz/
Pet First Aid and Training https://petfat.co.nz/
Animal Evac Foundation Course https://www.animalevac.nz/foundation/
Royal Canin Webinars https://promos.royalcanin.co.nz/vets/webinars
Provet Learning https://www.provetlearning.com.au/
ProSkills https://proskillsonline.com/moodle/
Learn Bird Care https://www.learnbirdcare.com/
Veterinary Specialty Centre https://www.vetspecialty.com/on-demand/
Medvet https://info.medvetforpets.com/on-demand
Todays Veterinary Nurse https://todaysveterinarynurse.com/category/
Pet Poison Helpline https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/veterinarians/webinars/
Think Anaesthesia https://www.thinkanesthesia.education/
Dove Lewis https://www.dovelewis.org/community/events
ASPCApro https://www.aspcapro.org/training
Constructive Canines https://www.constructivecanines.co.nz/

 

All links were verified at the time of posting; however, the responsibility for updates lies with the education providers. If you find any broken links, please notify us at cpd@nzvna.org.nz.

Disclaimer: The NZVNA does not necessarily endorse or verify the accuracy of views, information, products, or services presented in non-accredited continuing education advertised on this website. The NZVNA is not responsible for the content provided by external learning providers and disclaims any liability for errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of such information. This disclaimer excludes all liability, including negligence, related to the publication or reproduction of course materials.