NZVA CPD Courses

NZVA accredited CPDThe 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

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

2024 Wellbeing & Business Symposium

Taking care our wellbeing is crucial for the success of our business.

Silverstream Retreat, Lower Hutt
30-31 October 2024

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 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

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

Bay of Plenty

Immuno-modulating drugs

Holistic Vets, Tauranga
Tuesday 19 November 2024

Wairarapa

Wormwise workshop

The Copthorne Hotel, Masterton
Tuesday 26 November 2024