CPD & events calendar
The NZVA is committed to providing and being a facilitator for all high-quality continuing professional development (CPD) for veterinarians in New Zealand.
Scroll through the calendar to see what CPD activities are on offer. If you wish to add a CPD listing or are after our terms and conditions, please scroll below the calendar.
CPD listings with the NZVA accreditation badge have been reviewed by the NZVA CPD team and are deemed as providing high-quality continuing professional development for veterinary professionals across a range of competencies and veterinary fields.
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| 17 | Eyelid surgical procedures from basic to more complicated Otago Regional Network Meeting |
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| 22 | Nutritional support for pets living with serious illness Seminar |
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| 22 | Empowering veterinary mental health: Part 3 Webinar series (recordings) |
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| 25 | High pathogenicity avian influenza threat East Coast Regional Network Meeting |
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| 29 | An approach to the surgery of the eye and eyelids in dogs and cats Otago Regional Network Meeting |
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| 7 | Spinal disease decision-making Waikato Regional Network Meeting |
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| 13 | 2024 WSAVA Vaccination Guidelines Webinar |
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| 14 | Tips and tricks for managing problematic adrenal glands Taranaki Regional Network Meeting |
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| 27 | Raw diets - a meaty discussion Bay of Plenty Regional Network Meeting |
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| 27 | How to get the most out of your companion animal and equine animal examination technique Hawkes Bay Regional Network Meeting |
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| September 2024 | |||
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| 2 | Companion animal oncology Online course |
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| 7 | VSA Winterfest 2024 Conference |
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| October 2024 | |||
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| 3 | Nutritional support for pets living with serious illness Seminar |
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| 10 | Nutritional support for pets living with serious illness Seminar |
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| 19 | Royal Canin Gastrointestinal Symposium Symposium |
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| 24 | Nutritional support for pets living with serious illness Seminar |
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| 30-31 | Wellbeing & Business Symposium Symposium - 2 days |
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| 19 | InCalf Foundation Training Workshop - 2 days |
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| 20 | Healthy Hoof provider training for rural professionals Workshop - 3 days |
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| 22 | 2024 NZVA Wildlife Conference Conference - 3 days |
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| Available all year - professional skills and wellbeing topics | ||
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| Professional skills for veterinary teams Online course |
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| Mentoring for success Online course |
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| Wellbeing and resilience for the veterinary profession Online course |
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| Leadership Intelligence Development and Support programme Online course |
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| ProSkills Online Short Courses Online course |
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| BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management Online course |
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| VetThrive 6 shield program Online course |
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| Excellence in client care: a ProSkills package Online course |
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| Supporting clients through grief and euthanasia: a ProSkills package Online course |
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| Clinical Coaching Online course |
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| Available all year - technical knowledge and skills | ||
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| The Webinar Vet: Learn anytime, anywhere Online subscription |
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| Master of Veterinary Medicine Online course |
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| Gribbles webinar series Webinar series |
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| A veterinary approach to sustainable food and farming Online course |
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| Learn how rehabilitation can help arthritis case management Online course |
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| Edu-Badge - Dog intubation Online course |
Te Pūkenga | |
| Edu-Badge - Clinical examination Online course |
Te Pūkenga | |
| Xylazine sedation of calves for disbudding Online authorisation |
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| Online Vet AMS course (Antimicrobial stewardship) Online course |
AMR Vet Collective | |
| College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies (CIVT): Rehabilitation webinar series Webinars |
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| Applied Epidemiology Professional Development Course Online course |
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Applying the Five Domains Model to the Welfare Assessment of Sport and Recreation Horses |
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Livestock and climate change - a veterinary perspective |
VetSalus | |
| NZVA Accredited CPD Organisations | ||
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| Central CPD Central CPD On-Demand is an innovative online NZVA accredited CPD solution for the whole practice team. Sign up for over 2,500 high-quality CPD videos, including short how-to videos, practical surgical tutorials, academy programmes and longer in-depth learning series – all available to watch anywhere and at any time. |
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| Improve Veterinary Education Postgraduate training and education for veterinarians, nurses and technicians. For information about their available online courses, blended learning programmes and practical workshops visit the NZVA accreditation website. |
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CPD listing and accreditation
External providers can apply to have their CPD activities listed on the NZVA CPD calendar and/or to have their CPD accredited by NZVA. To apply for a calendar listing for an external company, please complete the CPD listing form.
Regional Network meetings for NZVA members can be listed on the event calendar by completing this CPD listing form.
To apply for accreditation, go to our CPD accreditation page. CPD activities that are NZVA accredited have the NZVA accreditation stamp on the calendar listing and registration page.
NZVA terms and conditions
Payments
Once registration for a CPD activity has been made, an invoice or GST receipt will be emailed along with confirmation. The invoice must be paid within the payment terms stated on the invoice or within seven (7) days of the event (whichever comes first).
Substitutions
Delegates may nominate an alternative person from their same organisation to attend up to 48 hours before the event, at no extra charge. Should substitution not be possible, cancellation charges will apply. All substitutions must be received in writing.
No shows
If you are a registered for an activity, but do not participate and fail to notify the NZVA prior, no refund will apply.
Cancellations
Cancellations must be in writing. Cancellations received before 21 days before the activity starts will incur a NZ$50 administration fee. Cancellations received within 21 days of the activity start date will incur a 50% fee. Refunds are not available for cancellations received within seven days of the activity start date.
Cancellation/Postponement
- The NZVA reserves the right to make alterations to a programme, the venue and/or timings.
- In the situation where an activity is cancelled by NZVA, a full refund will be made. Liability will be limited to the amount of the fee paid by the delegate.
- In the situation where an activity is postponed or the dates being changed, the organiser shall not be liable for any expenditure (e.g. travel and accommodation), damage or loss incurred by the delegate. The delegate will not be penalised for cancelling should the new dates not be suitable.
- If any re-arrangement or postponement the event can take place, the registration between the delegate and the the NZVA shall remain in force and will be subject to the NZVA cancellation schedule.
Insurance
It is the responsibility of the delegate to arrange appropriate insurance cover in connection with their attendance at NZVA events. The NZVA cannot be held liable for any loss, liability or damage to personal property.
