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
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 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 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
Waikato
Death of a pulp: diagnosis of endodontic disease - the common, uncommon, and downright bizarre
Pulpal injury in companion animals is often undetected, potentially affecting their quality of life, and this meeting explores its causes, diagnosis challenges, and treatment options with case examples.
Wintec, Hamilton
12 March 2025
