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 animals
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 animals, Lifestyle block & Equine
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 client 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
Northland
Drying off decisions for the future
Join the DCV roadshow for the latest research on dry cow decision making and what this means for veterinarians and farmers.
Distinction Whangārei Hotel & Conference Centre
10 February 2025
Waikato
Drying off decisions for the future
Join the DCV roadshow for the latest research on dry cow decision making and what this means for veterinarians and farmers.
Morrinsville RSA
11 February 2025
Bay of Plenty
Drying off decisions for the future
Join the DCV roadshow for the latest research on dry cow decision making and what this means for veterinarians and farmers.
VetPlus clinic, Rotorua
12 February 2025
Taranaki
Drying off decisions for the future
Join the DCV roadshow for the latest research on dry cow decision making and what this means for veterinarians and farmers.
Taranaki Veterinary Centre, Hāwera
13 February 2025
Central
Drying off decisions for the future
Join the DCV roadshow for the latest research on dry cow decision making and what this means for veterinarians and farmers.
Two36 - Palmerston North
17 February 2025
Canterbury
Drying off decisions for the future
Join the DCV roadshow for the latest research on dry cow decision making and what this means for veterinarians and farmers.
Russley Golf Club, Christchurch
18 February 2025
South Canterbury
Drying off decisions for the future
Join the DCV roadshow for the latest research on dry cow decision making and what this means for veterinarians and farmers.
The Grosvenor, Timaru
19 February 2025
Southland
Drying off decisions for the future
Join the DCV roadshow for the latest research on dry cow decision making and what this means for veterinarians and farmers.
Croyden Lodge Hotel, Gore
20 February 2025
