Enjoy discounts on courses and events to support your continuing professional development (CPD).

• Plan, track and share your CPD activity through our online MyCPD platform
• Save up to 50% on tickets to our annual NZVA Conference
• Significant discounts on courses, workshops and webinars throughout the year
• Get 12 months access to four Vetlexicon online encyclopaedias for just £57.54 (regular pricing starts at £40 a month for one subscription)
• 30% off CRC Press or Routledge books through Taylor & Francis
• Free recordings of past webinars
• Free enrolment in our professional skills for veterinary teams course (worth $400)
• Free enrolment in our mentoring course

Access a range of free resources including best practice guidelines, templates, posters and member technical notes.

• Evidence-based policies and position statements you can use to inform conversations with clients
• Member Technical Notes, which provide additional background information on certain issues
• Best Practice Guidelines, which include detailed advice on specific procedures such as vaccinating companion animals, desexing, euthanasia and disbudding
• Templates and forms you can use at your practice
• Posters and social media templates to help you educate clients on animal welfare and veterinary care

Get guidance and support from a trusted mentor as you start your veterinary career. The NZVET Mentoring Support programme matches veterinarians with experienced professionals who are happy to share their knowledge, skills and experience to help you further your career.

Develop wellbeing strategies as you transition from being a student to a qualified veterinarian with valuable resources on mental health and wellbeing.

• Access to the NZVA Wellbeing Hub
• Free counselling for veterinarians, funded through the NZVA’s Elizabeth Veterinary Benevolent Fund (EVBF)
• Free access to our empowering veterinary mental health course
• Free enrolment in our six-week wellbeing and resilience course (worth $100)
• Webinars, articles and resources on burnout, compassion fatigue, stress, trauma, emergency response and more
• Workplace culture resources for employers and employees
• Complementary access to Āki, the MAS health and wellbeing portal

Apply for a range of grants and scholarships to help fund research projects or continuing professional development (CPD) in particular areas. Our special interest branches offer grants and scholarships for companion animal, equine, deer, wildlife, and sheep and beef cattle veterinarians.

Stay up to date with the latest news and research about the veterinary profession with our range of publications and newsletters.

• VetScript: our flagship magazine celebrating the veterinary profession, published every two months
• New Zealand Veterinary Journal: peer-reviewed articles covering all aspects of veterinary science
• SciQuest: a library of New Zealand and Australian veterinary publications
• VetNews: our weekly e-newsletter with news and opportunities from the NZVA
• Special interest branch publications: Regular newsletters from our companion animal, dairy cattle, equine, sheep and beef cattle, wildlife and complementary veterinary medicine branches

The NZVA is a member of the International Veterinary Officers Council (IVOC), which means members can enjoy exclusive deals from international associations.

• Three months' free membership with the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) or the British Veterinary Association (BVA) if you're living in Austalia or the UK
• Member rates for conferences hosted by IVOC members: 
  • Australian Veterinary Association (AVA)
  • American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
  • British Veterinary Association (BVA)
  • Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA)
  • South African Veterinary Association (SAVA)
  • New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA)

Stay up to date with NZVA news and events with the NZVA member app, available for both Android and Apple devices. Through the app, you can access our CPD calendar, email newsletters, key links and resources, and alerts from the NZVA team.

The NZVA is your voice. We work closely with our members, committees, special interest branches and Member Advisory Group (MAG) to advocate for the veterinary profession on matters you care about. We make sure your voice is heard and your interests are considered.

To ensure your voice is heard by the right people, we work with government and industry partners to inform public debate, opinion, legislation, regulations and policy relating to animals, humans and the environment. Key areas where we have advocated for the veterinary profession include:

• the independent review of veterinary education in Australasia
• public confidence in veterinarians
• changes to animal welfare codes
• emergency response and disaster management
• bringing overseas veterinarians into the country during COVID-19
• exotic disease response
• live exports

Learn more about our advocacy work.

Have your say on matters affecting recent graduates through our dedicated Recent Graduate Advisory Group. Work with the NZVA President to identify issues and opportunities relating to graduates, and make your voice heard on the NZVA Board through our New Graduate Observer.

Expand your knowledge and connect with colleagues through our special interest branches (SIBs), groups and networks. As an NZVA member, you’ll get exclusive access to publications, newsletters and online forums to keep you up to date with SIB news and activities.

Connect with veterinary professionals in your area and build your social and professional network. NZVA members can attend regular regional network meetings for free.

Get updates, support and advice in our private Facebook group. All veterinarian members of the NZVA can join the group to share information, ask questions and build networks. You’ll also get news and updates from the NZVA team, regional networks and special interest branches.

Upskill your team and improve processes with our business, management and leadership resources.

• Health and safety templates
• Webinars, guides and templates to help your business reduce carbon emissions
• Free 15-minute consultation with People3 to discuss any HR concerns
• News media and social media guides
• Discounts on leadership and management courses
• Free enrolment in our mentoring course

We’ve partnered with a range of organisations to bring you exclusive deals for you and your workplace.

• PerksCard: Discounts on hundreds of your favourite brands
• MobilCard: Savings on fuel at Mobil service stations
• People3: Quality, practical HR advice (free consultation)
• Storbie: Bespoke websites for veterinary clinics
• Vetlexicon: 12-month subscription to four online encyclopaedias for just £57.54
• Ordio: Tailored voice recordings that play when someone calls your clinic (free demo, including a voiceover artist and professional scripting
• Taylor & Francis: 30% off CRC Press or Routledge books
• 2degrees Business: Exclusive discounts on 2degrees Business plans

Get dedicated support, updates and resources in the event of a disaster, crisis or emergency.

• Free handbook and template to help you a personalised emergency management plan for your business.
• Resources to help you respond to a natural disaster or emergency
• Regular communication and updates to keep you informed
• Bespoke wellbeing support when you need it

Attract new clients and retain existing ones with our business resources.

• Listing in our Find-A-Vet practice directory
• Posters and social media templates to help you educate clients on animal welfare and veterinary care
• $200 off your first Storbie website
• Free demo from Ordio, including a voiceover artist and professional scripting
• Exclusive discounts on 2degrees Business plans
• Media and social media guides
• Discounts on customer service courses and events