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

Symposium: Links Between Family Violence and Animal Abuse: Learning from Theory and Practice

Event Begins: 23rd February 2026
Conference Foyer, 102 John Britten Building Christchurch, Canterbury

This in-person event, by New Zealand Centre for Human-Animal Studies and the Department of Human Services, UC, is for those working in human and animal welfare fields who want to learn (more) about links between violenc…

NZVNA Webinar: TBC

NZVNA Webinar Begins: 8th April 2026
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…

Practical CPD: Practical Dentistry for Vet Nurses & Technicians Wet-lab NZ

Event Begins: 17th April 2026
Kahuvet Education Centre, Wiri, Auckland

Maggie Burley RVN, Cert IV VN, Dip VN (Dental), VTS (Dentistry), Cert IV TAE
This hands-on wet-lab is a unique opportunity for Veterinary Nurses and Technicians to advance their dentistry skills under the guidance of an…

Practical CPD: The Consulting Veterinary Nurse Dry-lab NZ

Event Begins: 1st May 2026
Kahuvet Education Centre, Wiri, Auckland

Wendy Jarnet RVNS, BVN, VTS (SAIM), Dip. FN (ISFM), GDTE GCertBus
This in-person workshop on veterinary nursing consults, is designed to enhance your skills and confidence in the consulting room. This hands-on session w…

NZVA & NZVNA Conference

Event Begins: 23rd June 2026
New Zealand International Convention Centre, Auckland

The 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 2026
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…

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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.