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 Julie Hutt Student Scholarship applications close today!

Event Begins: 24th January 2025
The NZVNA Julie Hutt Student Scholarship will provide one successful recipient with $1000 that can be used towards their tertiary fees (of a recognised NZQA qualification), purchasing textbooks or travel required for the…

31st VNCA Conference - Shaping Tomorrow Together

Event Begins: 19th March 2025
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

‘Shaping Tomorrow Together’ embodies our collective commitment to forging our future through innovation and collaboration. We invite you to join us as we pave the path towards a brighter tomorrow.

The conference promise…

Practical CPD: Surgical and Theatre Nursing Practical Workshop NZ

Event Begins: 4th April 2025
Kahuvet Education Centre, Wiri, Auckland

Anita Parkin RVN, AVN, VTS – Anesthesia and Analgesia, CVPP, TAE
This workshop will provide insights into common surgical complications and deepen your understanding of their implications on a patient’s anaesthesia. Ear…

NZVA & NZVNA Conference 2025

Event Begins: 4th June 2025
Tākina Event Centre in Wellington, Wellington

COME AND JOIN US!
Registration opens 1 March 2025

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…

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…

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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/

 

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