Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animals)

Study Veterinary Nursing

Become a fully qualified Veterinary Nurse, a highly rewarding profession. Gain the knowledge, skills, and attributes to be employed as a veterinary nurse in a diverse range of clinical veterinary and animal healthcare settings including, but not limited to, veterinary clinical practice, veterinary product suppliers, government agencies, animal shelters or zoos.

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

Become a fully qualified veterinary nurse. Develop and learn a range of nursing skills including clinical, surgical, hospital and diagnostic skills, both in the classroom as well as on work placement in veterinary clinics. This programme is for new students.

  • Level 6
  • 2 years, full-time (part-time options available)

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