The New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe
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Join the NZVA
Strengthen your future with the NZVA. When you become a member, you'll get access to a vibrant, supportive community as well as fantastic benefits and opportunities throughout your veterinary career.
Vet Support
Vet Support is our dedicated website designed to empower veterinary professionals. By integrating individual and team wellbeing, Vet Support is the trusted, go-to platform for mental health and wellness resources in the veterinary profession.
Companion Animal Veterinary Refresher Scheme
A comprehensive online course available in modules covering many aspects of companion animal practice.
2025 NZVA and NZVNA Conference
The 2025 NZVA and NZVNA Conference will be held at Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre in June 2025. Watch this space for more details as they are announced!
NZVA news
Calls to prioritise animal welfare in an emergency
Veterinarians are calling for new legislation to ensure animal welfare is integral to emergency planning, and that vets are recognised as a vital part of emergency response.
New vet graduates welcomed to the profession
As 95 new veterinarians celebrate their graduation from Massey University today, the New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) says they have an exciting future.
Caring for our animals in an emergency
The New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) is part of the first Australasian Animals Emergency Incident Management Network (AEIMN) conference at Massey University (9-10 May) this week bringing together expertise from the UK, Australi…
New Zealanders encouraged to celebrate vets on World Veterinary Day
New Zealanders are being encouraged to celebrate the many services vets and their teams provide to pet owners and farmers across the country on World Veterinary Day on April 26.
Upcoming courses and events
Companion Animal Veterinary Refresher Scheme
Comprehensive online course available in modules covering many aspects of companion animal practice.
Available all year
2025 NZVA and NZVNA Conference
Registrations open on 27 February!
4–6 June 2025
Lifestyle Block Medicine
An overview of handling, management and examination of common lifestyle block species including goats, pigs, and camelids.
Available Monday 5 May 2025
Mentoring for Success
Supporting mentors and mentees to have successful mentorship partnerships
Available all year
