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.
February 2025
10 | Drying off decisions for the future
Northland Regional Network meeting
11 | Drying off decisions for the future
Waikato Regional Network meeting
12 | Drying off decisions for the future
Bay of Plenty Regional Network meeting
13 | Drying off decisions for the future
Taranaki Regional Network meeting
17 | Drying off decisions for the future
Central Regional Network Meeting
18 | Drying off decisions for the future
Canterbury Regional Network Meeting
19 | Drying off decisions for the future
Canterbury Regional Network Meeting
20 | Drying off decisions for the future
Southland Regional Network Meeting
March 2025
7-8 | Practical abdominal ultrasound
Wetlab
19 | Fundamentals of veterinary ophthalmology for small animal practice
Wet-lab
20 | Advanced veterinary pphthalmology for small animal practice
Wet-lab
April 2025
3-4 | Beyond basics: Practical advanced medical ultrasound
Workshop
10-11 | Wound management and skin reconstruction techniques
Wet-lab
May 2025
2 | Advanced fracture management: Locking plates
Dry-lab
15-16 | Guided TPLO and meniscus
Wet-lab
June 2025
4 - 6 | NZVA and NZVNA Conference
Conference
13 | Brachycephalic surgery
Wet-lab
26-27 | Practical dentistry for veterinarians
Wet-lab
July 2025
10 | Extra-capsular cruciate repair
Wet-lab
11 | Patellar luxation repair
Wet-lab
25-26 | Gastrointestinal surgery
Wet-lab
August 2025
22 | Up to scratch – understanding canine and feline dermatology
Seminar
29-30 | Practical abdominal ultrasound
Dry-lab
September 2025
12 | Hip luxation and dysplasia repair
Wet-lab
October 2025
10-11 | Principles of fracture management
Wet-lab
30-31 | Feline medicine masterclass
Wet-lab
Available all year: Technical knowledge and skills
Dog intubation
Edu-Badge
Clinical examination
Edu-Badge
Xylazine sedation of calves for disbudding
Authorisation
Provision of pain relief when castrating lambs
Authorisation
Infusion of teat sealant for dairy cattle
Edu-Badge
Best practice intramammary administration
Edu-Badge
Large animal vaccination technique
Edu-Badge
Purina Institute
Various CPD events
Gribbles webinar series
Webinar series
Antimicrobial stewardship
Online course
Livestock and climate change
Online course
Master of Veterinary Medicine
Online course
Applied Epidemiology PD Course
Online course
The Webinar Vet: Learn anytime, anywhere
Online subscription
A veterinary approach to sustainable food and farming
Online course
How rehabilitation can help arthritis management
Online course
Welfare assessment of sport and recreation horses
Online course
Rehabilitation
Webinars
Available all year: Professional skills and wellbeing
Empowering veterinary mental health
Online course
Professional skills for veterinary teams
Online course
Mentoring for success
Online course
Wellbeing and resilience for veterinary teams
Online course
Leadership intelligence development
Online course
ProSkills Online Short Courses
Online course
Diploma of leadership and management
Online course
Excellence in client care
Online course
Supporting clients through grief and euthanasia
Online course
VetThrive 6 shield program
Online course
Clinical coaching
Online course
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| Purina Institute At Purina, pets and the people who love them are our number one priority. We are one of the world’s leading pet care companies and a true pioneer in the pet food industry with roots dating back to the 19th century. Purina was founded on the three-fold promise of high-quality nutrition, proven science and results. Our goal is to create a richer life for pets and the people that love them. |
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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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| 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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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.
