The New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe
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Join the NZVA
Join a vibrant, supportive community and enjoy fantastic benefits and opportunities throughout your veterinary career.
Vet Support
Vet Support is the trusted, go-to platform for mental health and wellness resources in the veterinary profession.
Companion Animal Veterinary Refresher
A comprehensive online course for veterinarians who want to refresh their skills and boost their confidence in companion animal practice.
Animals and floods
Advice and resources for looking after animals affected by flooding.
NZVA news
Vets support feral cats being added to the Predator Free 2050 Strategy
"Feral cats pose a serious threat." NZVA supports the recent announcement that feral cats have been included in the Predator Free 2050 Strategy.
Animal health key to addressing bacterial resistance
Animal owners can help protect life-saving antibiotics from resistant bacteria by keeping their animals healthy, says the NZVA as part of World AMR Awareness Week.
Vets welcome NZ First fireworks bill
The New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) welcomes NZ First’s private members’ Bill to ban the public sale and use of fireworks.
Vets continue call for ban on fireworks sales
The New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) is continuing to advocate for a ban on public sale of fireworks coupled with licenced-only public displays to help address risks that fireworks pose to animals.
Upcoming courses and events
NZVA Veterinary Business and Wellbeing Symposium
Join us for an inspiring and practical symposium, designed to tackle the real challenges facing today’s veterinary teams.
18-19 March 2026, Christchurch
Canine and Feline Dentistry
Build your confidence in performing routine dental procedures through this online/in person course led by specialists.
Workshop: 26 & 27 February 2026
Companion Animal Veterinary Refresher
Comprehensive online course available in modules covering many aspects of companion animal practice.
Available all year
Dairy Cattle Feeding Strategies
A comprehensive course for veterinarians wanting to offer a year-round feeding strategy to dairy cattle clients.
Available all year
