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

Practical CPD: Anaesthesia and Emergency for Vet Nurses NZ

Event Begins: 7th November 2025
Kahuvet Education Centre, Wiri, Auckland

Marcia Fletcher RVNS, Dip VN (Dist), VTS – Anesthesia and Analgesia. Director and founder of The Pink Stethoscope
Veterinary nurses play an essential role in critical care nursing and administration and monitoring of an…

NZVNA Webinar: Practical Rabbit Anaesthesia

Event Begins: 12th November 2025
Online

VetEducation 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…

Purina Institute: Microbiome Forum Virtual Event 2025

Event Begins: 13th November 2025
Online

Microbiome science may seem complex, but integrating it into your practice can be straightforward. This virtual event is designed for busy, practicing veterinarians who want clinically relevant, evidence-based insights—n…

NZVNA Roadshow: Auckland

Event Begins: 18th November 2025
Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre, 58 Waipuna Road, Mount Wellington, Auckland 1060, Auckland

NZVNA is hitting the road for our first-ever national roadshow — proudly in collaboration with CAV and AVPRC!
Following the NZVNA and AVPRC presentations, stay for 'Providing comprehensive veterinary care for cats' by …

NZVNA Roadshow: Tauranga

Event Begins: 19th November 2025
Te Manawaroa room, The University of Waikato, Tauranga Campus, 101-121 Durham Street, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

NZVNA is hitting the road for our first-ever national roadshow — proudly in collaboration with CAV and AVPRC!
Following the NZVNA and AVPRC presentations, stay for 'Providing comprehensive veterinary care for cats' by …

NZVNA Roadshow: Palmerston North

Event Begins: 20th November 2025
Two36 meeting rooms, 326 Broadway Ave, Palmerston North , Bay of Plenty

NZVNA is hitting the road for our first-ever national roadshow — proudly in collaboration with CAV and AVPRC!
Following the NZVNA and AVPRC presentations, stay for 'Providing comprehensive veterinary care for cats' by …

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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.