NZVA CPD Courses
The NZVA provides accredited continued professional development (CPD) courses and resources throughout the year. Education doesn’t stop when you graduate. Our aim is to support and empower New Zealand veterinary professionals to be lifelong learners. We provide technical courses and resources, as well as courses to build soft skills such as confidence and resilience.
For upcoming events from NZVA and other external providers, see our CPD & events calendar. For wellbeing resources, see the Wellbeing Hub. To get in touch with the team, email vetlearn@vets.org.nz.
Companion animal
Companion Animal Veterinary Refresher Scheme
Self-direct modules covering many aspects of companion animal practice.
Online
Available all year
CIVT Rehabilitation Webinar Series
The world's first online education institution specialising in evidence-based natural medicine.
Online
Available all year
Clinical Examination
Edu-Badge micro-credentials for allied veterinary professionals working with companion animals.
Online
Available all year
Dog Intubation
Edu-Badge micro-credential for allied veterinary professionals working with companion animals.
Online
Available all year
Large animal, Lifestyle block & Equine
Lifestyle Block Medicine
An overview of handling, management and examination of common lifestyle block species including goats, pigs, and camelids.
Online
Available from Monday 5 May
Infusion of Teat Sealant for Dairy Cattle
Edu-Badge micro-credentials for allied veterinary professionals working with rural animals.
Online
Available February - December
Intramammary Administration for Dairy Cattle
Edu-Badge micro-credentials for allied veterinary professionals working with rural animals.
Online
Available February - December
Large Animal Vaccination Technique
Edu-Badge micro-credentials for allied veterinary professionals working with rural animals.
Online
Available February - December
Xylazine Sedation of Calves for Disbudding
Authorisation required for allied veterinary professionals working with rural animals.
Online
Available February - December
Provision of Pain Relief When Castrating Lambs
Authorisation required for allied veterinary professionals working with rural animals.
Online
Available February - December
Professional skills
Empowering Veterinary Mental Health
Fostering collective growth for greater community impact.
Online
Available all year
Professional Skills for Veterinary Teams
Learn techniques that promote team and workplace effectiveness and wellness.
Online
Available all year
Wellbeing and Resilience for the Veterinary Profession
Fundamental skills required to thrive in the complex veterinary environment.
Online
Available all year
Leadership ProSkills Programme
Effectively lead your team and manage your practice.
Online
Available all year
BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management
A broad introduction to business management.
Online
Available all year
Leadership Intelligence Development
Develop and understand your leadership skills.
Online
Available all year
Clinical Coaching
Create a collaborative relationship with your student allied veterinary professional (SAVP).
Online
Available all year
Supporting Clients Through Grief and Euthanasia
Advance your communication and effectiveness skills to professionally manage these interactions.
Online
Available all year
Excellence in Client Care
Gain the skills to delver quality customer service to your client.
Online
Available all year
All species
The Webinar Vet: Learn Anytime, Anywhere
Join the largest online veterinary community in the world.
Webinars
Available all year
CPD Free Recordings
Access the library of CPD recordings.
Webinars
Available all year
Regional Network Meetings
The New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) is supported by 15 regional networks. All NZVA members automatically belong to their regional networks.
The primary function of the regional networks is for collegiality and continuing professional development, to encourage professional debate and discussion and to support member wellbeing.
If you are visiting a region and would like to attend their meeting please feel free to do so.
To find out more information about each event and register for an event go to the Regional Network page.
