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The New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) has been supporting veterinarians and the veterinary profession since 1923. Join over 70% of registered veterinarians in Aotearoa New Zealand to become part of our vibrant, supportive community.
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New to the NZVA?
The NZVA is here to support you at every stage of your veterinary career – from your student days to retirement. We welcome applications from:
- veterinarians registered with the Veterinary Council of New Zealand (VCNZ)
- retired veterinarians
- students attending Massey University’s School of Veterinary Science
- non-veterinarians working in the veterinary industry
To become a member:
- Log in to your NZVA account (or create a new one)
- Select the relevant membership category from the list below
- Complete the online form
- Sit back and wait for our membership team to contact you!
Already a member?
If you pay for your own membership, we'll send you a membership renewal invoice in November. Your membership will auto-renew on 1 January, provided we’ve received payment.
If your employer pays for your membership, we’ll contact them with membership renewal instructions.
If you're a student, retired, or life member, your membership will auto-renew on 1 January.
If you want to update your membership category, please email us at membership@vets.org.nz.
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Membership categories
Select your membership category below to join the NZVA today.
Practising veterinary members
Criteria |
Pricing |
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Clinical or industry veterinarians who:
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$899 + GST
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Benefits
✔ | VetScript (hard copy) | ✔ | Business resources | |
✔ | VetScript (online) | ✔ | VetNews (email newsletter) | |
✔ | New Zealand Veterinary Journal (online) | ✔ | Private Facebook group | |
✔ | SciQuest (online) | ✔ | Voting rights | |
✔ | Discounted CPD | ✔ | NZVET Mentoring Support | |
✔ | CPD tracking | ✔ | Best practice guidelines | |
✔ | Regional Networks | ✔ | Exclusive member discounts | |
✔ | Special Interest Branches | ✔ | Eligibility for grants and scholarships | |
✔ | Wellbeing resources | Student events |
Criteria |
Pricing |
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Clinical or industry veterinarians who are:
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$629 + GST |
Benefits
✔ | VetScript (hard copy) | ✔ | Business resources | |
✔ | VetScript (online) | ✔ | VetNews (email newsletter) | |
✔ | New Zealand Veterinary Journal (online) | ✔ | Private Facebook group | |
✔ | SciQuest (online) | ✔ | Voting rights | |
✔ | Discounted CPD | ✔ | NZVET Mentoring Support | |
✔ | CPD tracking | ✔ | Best practice guidelines | |
✔ | Regional Networks | ✔ | Exclusive member discounts | |
✔ | Special Interest Branches | ✔ | Eligibility for grants and scholarships | |
✔ | Wellbeing resources | Student events |
Criteria |
Pricing |
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Veterinarians living in New Zealand who:
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$319 + GST
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Benefits
✔ | VetScript (hard copy) | ✔ | Business resources | |
✔ | VetScript (online) | ✔ | VetNews (email newsletter) | |
✔ | New Zealand Veterinary Journal (online) | ✔ | Private Facebook group | |
✔ | SciQuest (online) | ✔ | Voting rights | |
✔ | Discounted CPD | ✔ | NZVET Mentoring Support | |
✔ | CPD tracking | ✔ | Best practice guidelines | |
✔ | Regional Networks | ✔ | Exclusive member discounts | |
✔ | Special Interest Branches | ✔ | Eligibility for grants and scholarships | |
✔ | Wellbeing resources | Student events |
Criteria |
Pricing |
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Veterinarians who are:
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$319 + GST
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Benefits
VetScript (hard copy) | ✔ | Business resources | ||
✔ | VetScript (online) | ✔ | VetNews (email newsletter) | |
✔ | New Zealand Veterinary Journal (online) | ✔ | Private Facebook group | |
✔ | SciQuest (online) | ✔ | Voting rights | |
✔ | Discounted CPD | ✔ | NZVET Mentoring Support | |
✔ | CPD tracking | ✔ | Best practice guidelines | |
✔ | Regional Networks | ✔ | Exclusive member discounts | |
✔ | Special Interest Branches | ✔ | Eligibility for grants and scholarships | |
✔ | Wellbeing resources | Student events |
Non-practising members
Criteria |
Pricing |
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Professionals who work in the veterinary industry who are not eligible to register as a practising veterinarian. This includes:
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$299+ GST
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Benefits
VetScript (hard copy) | ✔ | Business resources | ||
✔ | VetScript (online) | ✔ | VetNews (email newsletter) | |
✔ | New Zealand Veterinary Journal (online) | Private Facebook group | ||
✔ | SciQuest (online) | Voting rights | ||
✔ | Discounted CPD | NZVET Mentoring Support | ||
CPD tracking | Best practice guidelines | |||
✔ | Regional Networks | ✔ | Exclusive member discounts | |
✔ | Special Interest Branches | Eligibility for grants and scholarships | ||
✔ | Wellbeing resources | Student events |
Criteria |
Pricing |
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Support staff who work in the veterinary industry who are not eligible to register as a practising veterinarian.
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$299+ GST When all veterinarians in your clinic become NZVA members, your support staff (including administrators and veterinary nurses) receive free associate membership. |
Benefits
VetScript (hard copy) | Business resources | |||
VetScript (online) | ✔ | VetNews (email newsletter) | ||
New Zealand Veterinary Journal (online) | Private Facebook group | |||
SciQuest (online) | Voting rights | |||
✔ | Discounted CPD | NZVET Mentoring Support | ||
CPD tracking | Best practice guidelines | |||
✔ | Regional Networks | Exclusive member discounts | ||
✔ | Special Interest Branches | Eligibility for grants and scholarships | ||
✔ | Wellbeing resources | Student events |
Criteria |
Pricing |
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Large animal veterinary technicians who have been endorsed by a practising veterinarian registered with the Veterinary Council of New Zealand (VCNZ) |
$299+ GST
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Benefits
VetScript (hard copy) | Business resources | |||
✔ | VetScript (online) | ✔ | VetNews (email newsletter) | |
✔ | New Zealand Veterinary Journal (online) | Private Facebook group | ||
✔ | SciQuest (online) | Voting rights | ||
✔ | Discounted CPD | NZVET Mentoring Support | ||
CPD tracking | Best practice guidelines | |||
✔ | Regional Networks | ✔ | Exclusive member discounts | |
✔ | Special Interest Branches | Eligibility for grants and scholarships | ||
✔ | Wellbeing resources | Student events |
Criteria |
Pricing |
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Individuals who are:
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$299 + GST
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Benefits
VetScript (hard copy) | Business resources | |||
✔ | VetScript (online) | ✔ | VetNews (email newsletter) | |
✔ | New Zealand Veterinary Journal (online) | Private Facebook group | ||
✔ | SciQuest (online) | Voting rights | ||
✔ | Discounted CPD | NZVET Mentoring Support | ||
CPD tracking | Best practice guidelines | |||
✔ | Regional Networks | ✔ | Exclusive member discounts | |
✔ | Special Interest Branches | Eligibility for grants and scholarships | ||
✔ | Wellbeing resources | Student events |
Student members
Criteria |
Pricing |
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Students attending Massey University's School of Veterinary Science. |
Free |
Benefits
VetScript (hard copy) | Business resources | |||
✔ | VetScript (online) | ✔ | VetNews (email newsletter) | |
✔ | New Zealand Veterinary Journal (online) | Private Facebook group | ||
✔ | SciQuest (online) | Voting rights | ||
✔ | Discounted CPD | NZVET Mentoring Support | ||
CPD tracking | Best practice guidelines | |||
✔ | Regional Networks | ✔ | Exclusive member discounts | |
✔ | Special Interest Branches | ✔ | Eligibility for grants and scholarships | |
✔ | Wellbeing resources | ✔ | Student events |
We contact students attending Massey University's School of Veterinary Science each year to offer them free NZVA membership. If you haven't heard from us or you have any questions about membership, please email membership@vets.org.nz.
Retired members
Criteria |
Pricing |
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Retired veterinarians who are:
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Free
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Benefits
✔ | VetScript (hard copy) | ✔ | Business resources | |
✔ | VetScript (online) | ✔ | VetNews (email newsletter) | |
✔ | New Zealand Veterinary Journal (online) | ✔ | Private Facebook group | |
✔ | SciQuest (online) | ✔ | Voting rights | |
✔ | Discounted CPD | ✔ | NZVET Mentoring Support | |
✔ | CPD tracking | ✔ | Best practice guidelines | |
✔ | Regional Networks | ✔ | Exclusive member discounts | |
✔ | Special Interest Branches | ✔ | Eligibility for grants and scholarships | |
✔ | Wellbeing resources | Student events |
Life members
Criteria |
Pricing |
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Individuals who have been awarded life membership by providing exemplary service to the veterinary profession or the New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA). |
Free
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Benefits
✔ | VetScript (hard copy) | ✔ | Business resources | |
✔ | VetScript (online) | ✔ | VetNews (email newsletter) | |
✔ | New Zealand Veterinary Journal (online) | ✔ | Private Facebook group | |
✔ | SciQuest (online) | ✔ | Voting rights | |
✔ | Discounted CPD | ✔ | NZVET Mentoring Support | |
✔ | CPD tracking | ✔ | Best practice guidelines | |
✔ | Regional Networks | ✔ | Exclusive member discounts | |
✔ | Special Interest Branches | ✔ | Eligibility for grants and scholarships | |
✔ | Wellbeing resources | Student events |
Life membership is at the discretion of the NZVA Board. To apply for life membership, please email membership@vets.org.nz.
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Pricing
The prices below are for the 2023 membership year. NZVA membership is valid from 1 January to 31 December each year.
Price | |
Veterinarian (practising or industry) | $899 +GST |
Recent graduate | $629+GST |
Academic or researcher | $319 +GST |
Time out (veterinarian) | $319 +GST |
Associate or overseas veterinarian | $299 +GST |
Retired, life or student | Free |
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Terms and conditions
Please read the NZVA constitution for membership terms and conditions.