New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Level 6)
Become a skilled veterinary nurse ready to work in clinics and animal care centres. Gain expertise in surgical, medical, and diagnostic veterinary nursing to support animal health and welfare.
NZ$10,028
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Perform surgical and medical veterinary nursing
Obtain essential skills in both surgical and medical care of animals, including preparation, monitoring, and post-operative nursing.
Conduct diagnostic sampling and imaging
Gain expertise in diagnostic techniques such as sampling and medical imaging relevant to animal healthcare.
About This Course
The New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Level 6) prepares you for an in-demand role in animal care. You will learn clinical veterinary nursing including surgical and medical procedures, diagnostic sampling, and medical imaging. Graduates are eligible to register as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with the NZVNA/Allied Veterinary Professional Regulatory Council. The two-year diploma blends on-campus study, clinical work placements, and online learning, preparing you for a variety of rewarding careers in veterinary practice and animal welfare.
Course Content
- Surgical veterinary nursing
- Medical veterinary nursing
- Diagnostic sampling
- Medical imaging
- Animal health and welfare
- Clinical placements
- Veterinary clinic procedures
- Professional practice
Entry Requirements
NCEA Level 2 or higher including a minimum of 12 NCEA credits in English at Level 2; a minimum of 12 NCEA credits in Mathematics at Level 1; and a minimum of 12 credits of relevant science at Level 1 OR a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 3 or above; OR a recognised equivalent.
Build towards these roles
Registered Veterinary NurseVeterinary Nursing SupervisorVeterinary Practice ManagerVeterinary Laboratory TechnicianAccount ManagerAnimal Shelter Manager
Build skills in these industries
Animal CareHealthcare
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