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2025 NZVA Awards: Nominations now open

Nominations for the 2025 NZVA Awards are now open! Each year, the New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) proudly recognises significant accomplishments, exemplary leadership and tireless commitment to our community.

NZVA joins petition to ban public fireworks sales and encourages animal owners to plan ahead for 5 November

The New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) is once again voicing its concern about the public sale of fireworks and the risks that fireworks displays – often extending well past Guy Fawkes night - pose to animals.

Plan ahead this Halloween to avoid a fur-raising trip to the veterinary clinic

If you’re getting ready to host a Halloween party or expecting trick-or-treaters at your door tomorrow night, you should also be preparing for how you will keep your pets safe and well. 

Are you really ready to give that puppy a furr-ever home?

Potential dog owners should think twice before getting a puppy to make sure they can financially provide for the animal, and ensure it is safe, well-socialised, trained, and mentally stimulated.

Upcoming courses and events

2024 NZVA Wildlife Conference

Massey University, Palmerston North

22–24 August 2024

2025 NZVA and NZVNA Conference

Now accepting expressions of interest for speakers!

4–6 June 2024

Veterinary authorisations

Online guides and authorisations for anyone working alongside a qualified veterinarian.

Available all year

Edu-Badges

Micro-credentials for allied veterinary professionals

Available all year

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