New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (L6) (Companion Animal Veterinary Nursing)

Summary

Love animals and want a career where you can make a real difference every day? This programme focuses on Companion Animal care and will give you the skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience to become a qualified veterinary nurse.

Programme outline

As a veterinary nurse, you'll play a vital role in caring for animals and supporting their owners.

In this two year programme, you'll learn how to care for companion animals in a clinical setting and support veterinary teams in delivering high-quality animal healthcare. You'll develop the practical skills needed to help animals maintain, recover, and enjoy the best possible quality of life, as well as developing the communication and teamwork skills needed to work confidently with veterinary teams, clients, and animal owners.

On completion you will be eligible for voluntary registration with the Allied Veterinary Professional Regulatory Council of New Zealand.

Programme structure

You will typically attend campus two days per week, with the remainder of your time spent in placement or self-directed study.

A range of teaching methods are used to support your learning, including lectures, tutorials, learning packages, and online activities. You will also attend practical sessions in our simulation suites, which allow you to develop and practice essential clinical skills in a safe and supportive environment.

Some classes and learning activities will be provided through Moodle, our online learning platform, so you will need access to a computer and internet at home.