Externally provided NZVA Accredited CPD

To help veterinarians identify high quality CPD, the NZVA, in consultation with the Veterinary Council of New Zealand (VCNZ), has implemented an accreditation “tick” for CPD activities.

Listed below are CPD activities that meet the requirements for NZVA CPD accreditation and are provided by organisations external to the NZVA. Please contact the individual providers for specific information about each CPD activity.

For more information about NZVA CPD accreditation please visit the NZVA CPD accreditation application page.

A veterinary approach to sustainable food and farming

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Learn how rehabilitation can help arthritis case management

Improve the care of animals across New Zealand by improved understanding of rehabilitation (specifically regarding arthritis) and clarifying when arthritic patients will receive benefit from the veterinary team collaborating with a qualified physiotherapist.

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Master of Veterinary Medicine programme

Massey University’s Master of Veterinary Medicine (MVM) programme provides high-quality continuing education for practicing veterinarians, delivered by distance learning.

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VetThrive 6 shield program

An innovative professional wellbeing program, pioneering a shift in the way veterinary professionals work.

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A Changing World

The 2024 Companion Animal Conference.

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Elevate Emergency Nursing Program

The Elevate Emergency Nursing Program is the solution for veterinary nurses and veterinary techs who want to be confident in their management of emergency patients, enhance their current knowledge and take their emergency skills to the next level.

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Livestock and Climate Change - A Veterinary Perspective

This online course is designed to equip farm veterinary professionals with knowledge on some of the key issues of our time – climate change and animal health and welfare, and leverage our unique role as trusted advisors to the food and farming businesses around the world on which we all depend.

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