Allied Health
A course by
Wintec
Develop the clinical and practical veterinary nursing skills required to care for companion animals in veterinary clinics. Includes extensive hands-on training, industry placements, and preparation for employment as a veterinary nurse.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 2 years

Gain skills in nursing care, handling, and management of companion animals in a clinical setting.

Acquire experience and professional competency through 750 hours of industry placement and on-site training.

Learn protocols to manage animal patients and interact with clients in veterinary practice.
The New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Level 6) provides learners with comprehensive training in the care, management, and clinical nursing of companion animals. Students develop advanced skills in patient care, clinical procedures, client communication, and practice management, including 750 hours of industry placement. The programme includes hands-on learning in Wintec’s purpose-built facilities and on-site vet clinic, preparing graduates for employment in veterinary clinics as qualified veterinary nurses.
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 2, including 12 credits in English at Level 2 or higher, 12 credits in Mathematics at Level 1 or higher, and 12 credits of relevant science (preferably Biology) at Level 1 or higher

Animal Health
Veterinary Services
Companion Animal Care

Veterinary Nurse in veterinary clinics
Animal healthcare assistant
Clinic practice manager (within scope of qualification)
Allied Health
A course by
Wintec
Develop the clinical and practical veterinary nursing skills required to care for companion animals in veterinary clinics. Includes extensive hands-on training, industry placements, and preparation for employment as a veterinary nurse.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 2 years

Gain skills in nursing care, handling, and management of companion animals in a clinical setting.

Acquire experience and professional competency through 750 hours of industry placement and on-site training.

Learn protocols to manage animal patients and interact with clients in veterinary practice.
The New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Level 6) provides learners with comprehensive training in the care, management, and clinical nursing of companion animals. Students develop advanced skills in patient care, clinical procedures, client communication, and practice management, including 750 hours of industry placement. The programme includes hands-on learning in Wintec’s purpose-built facilities and on-site vet clinic, preparing graduates for employment in veterinary clinics as qualified veterinary nurses.
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 2, including 12 credits in English at Level 2 or higher, 12 credits in Mathematics at Level 1 or higher, and 12 credits of relevant science (preferably Biology) at Level 1 or higher

Animal Health
Veterinary Services
Companion Animal Care

Veterinary Nurse in veterinary clinics
Animal healthcare assistant
Clinic practice manager (within scope of qualification)
Or a recognized equivalent, such as New Zealand Certificate in Animal Healthcare Assisting (Level 4), Animal Management (Level 4), or Animal Care (Level 3)
Special admission: 20 years or older without meeting standard requirements, subject to assessment
Discretionary admission: Under 20 years with other evidence of preparedness
Physical ability to carry out practical veterinary nursing tasks
Satisfactory Police check
Declaration of health and ability to handle domestic animals
Or a recognized equivalent, such as New Zealand Certificate in Animal Healthcare Assisting (Level 4), Animal Management (Level 4), or Animal Care (Level 3)
Special admission: 20 years or older without meeting standard requirements, subject to assessment
Discretionary admission: Under 20 years with other evidence of preparedness
Physical ability to carry out practical veterinary nursing tasks
Satisfactory Police check
Declaration of health and ability to handle domestic animals