Allied Health
A course by
SIT
A one-year, hands-on certificate providing essential skills and industry experience to assist veterinarians and veterinary nurses in companion animal clinical settings.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Invercargill, Invercargill
It will take a total of 1 year

Acquire skills to effectively support veterinarians and veterinary nurses in clinical and caregiving settings for companion animals.

Understand foundations of animal anatomy, physiology, nutrition, behaviour, and husbandry.

Apply infection control principles and maintain professionalism in animal care environments.
Embark on a rewarding journey with this one-year, full-time programme providing practical training and industry experience in animal healthcare. Students gain skills and knowledge to support veterinarians and veterinary nurses, with a curriculum covering animal communication, husbandry, infection control, handling and restraint, clinical effectiveness, and more. Graduates are prepared for immediate support roles or further study in veterinary nursing.
What you need to know first
40 credits at NCEA Level 1, including 10 Literacy credits and 10 Numeracy credits (TBC)
Equivalent tertiary study or provider-determined literacy/numeracy equivalence

Veterinary Services
Animal Care

Animal Healthcare Assistant in companion animal practices
Veterinary Practice Assistant
Allied Health
A course by
SIT
A one-year, hands-on certificate providing essential skills and industry experience to assist veterinarians and veterinary nurses in companion animal clinical settings.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Invercargill, Invercargill
It will take a total of 1 year

Acquire skills to effectively support veterinarians and veterinary nurses in clinical and caregiving settings for companion animals.

Understand foundations of animal anatomy, physiology, nutrition, behaviour, and husbandry.

Apply infection control principles and maintain professionalism in animal care environments.
Embark on a rewarding journey with this one-year, full-time programme providing practical training and industry experience in animal healthcare. Students gain skills and knowledge to support veterinarians and veterinary nurses, with a curriculum covering animal communication, husbandry, infection control, handling and restraint, clinical effectiveness, and more. Graduates are prepared for immediate support roles or further study in veterinary nursing.
What you need to know first
40 credits at NCEA Level 1, including 10 Literacy credits and 10 Numeracy credits (TBC)
Equivalent tertiary study or provider-determined literacy/numeracy equivalence

Veterinary Services
Animal Care

Animal Healthcare Assistant in companion animal practices
Veterinary Practice Assistant