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
Edu-Badge: Companion animal
A range of micro-credentials for allied veterinary professionals working with companion animals.
Online
Available all year
Dentistry essentials for companion animal practice
A highly engaging workshop giving you skills put directly into practice.
Workshop
27-28 August 2024
Companion animal oncology
Increase your understanding of diagnosis, treatments and considerations so you can guide your clients confidently through the process of treatment and care.
Online course
2 - 27 September 2024
Large animals, Lifestyle block & Equine
On-farm parasitology skills
Develop effective and sustainable parasite control programmes.
Online
5 May - 4 August 2024
Healthy Hoof provider training for rural professionals
Prevention of lameness with information and training on management and treatment.
Workshop
20-22 November 2024
Edu-Badge: Rural animal
A range of micro-credentials for allied veterinary professionals working with rural animals.
Online
Available February - December
Veterinary Authorisations
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.
Webinars
25 March, 22 May & 22 July
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
Next Step Vet: Career Accelerator
Gain clarity in your ideal career path and confidence to head in the right direction.
Online
12 February - 29 April 2024
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
Otago
Eyelid surgical procedures from basic to more complicated
Join this talk by Jos Van Hees
Taieri A & P showgrounds, Mosgiel
Wednesday 17 July 2024
East Coast
High pathogenicity avian influenza threat
We will discuss critical areas most likely to be affected by high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) and share a list of critical contacts during an outbreak.
Petfirst Veterinary, Gisborne
Thursday 25 July 2024
Otago - 29 July
An approach to surgery of the eye and eyelids in dogs and cats.
Join this talk by Jos van Hees
Cromwell Polytech, Room 3, (corner of Molyneux and Erris Street)
Monday 29 July 2024
Waikato
Spinal disease decision making
Join this talk by Georgina Stewart
Wintec, Long Room, Hamilton
Wednesday 7 August 2024
Taranaki
Tips and tricks for managing problematic adrenal glands
New Plymouth Vet Group, New Plymouth
Wednesday 14 August 2024
Bay of Plenty
Raw diets - a meaty discussion
Get all your raw feeding questions answered by veterinarians and veterinary nurses who recommend it daily.
Holistic Vets, Tauranga
Tuesday 27 August 2024
Hawkes Bay
How to get the most out of your companion animal and equine examination technique
No. 5 Cafe and Larder, Mangateretere
Tuesday 27 August 2024
