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NZVA accredited CPDNZVA CPD Courses

The 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.

All species

The Webinar Vet - Learn anytime, anywhere

All species

The Webinar Vet: Learn anytime, anywhere

Join the largest online veterinary community in the world.

Webinars
Available all year

CPD Free Recordings

All species

CPD Free Recordings

Access the library of CPD recordings.

Webinars
Available all year

the largest online veterinary

      

Companion animals

Companion animal

Edu-Badge: Companion animal

A range of micro-credentials for allied veterinary professionals working with companion animals.

Online
Available all year

Companion animal

Veterinary point-of-care ultrasound for companion animal practice

Learn and practice rapid techniques for ultrasound exams.

Online
Available from 6 November 2023

Workshop
8 December 2023
Massey University, Palmerston North

Complementary veterinary medicine

Veterinary College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies (CIVT): Rehabilitation webinar series

The world's first online education institution specialising in evidence-based natural medicine.

Online
Available all year

Large animals & Equine

Dairy Cattle

Bovine ultrasound - pregnancy detection and fetal aging

Learn the latest techniques in bovine ultrasound and improve your confidence. 

Online
From 9 October 2023

Workshops
28 November 2023 - Bulls
29 November 2023 - Te Awamutu
30 November 2023 - Christchurch (sold out)

Dairy Cattle

Healthy Hoof

Help your dairy farmer clients manage lameness of cows through prevention and treatment.

Workshop
28-30 November 2023
Morrinsville

  

Dairy Cattle

Edu-Badge: Rural animal

A range of micro-credentials for allied veterinary professionals working with rural animals.

Online
Available February - December

Dairy Cattle

Veterinary Authorisations

Veterinary authorisations required for allied veterinary professionals working with rural animals.

Online
Available February - December

      

Wildlife

Wildlife

2023 Wildlife Conference

Join us in Auckland for this year's NZVA Wildlife Conference.

Auckland Zoo
1 - 3 December 2023

   

    

Professional skills

Professional skills for veterinary teams

Professional Skills

Professional skills for veterinary teams

Learn techniques that promote team and workplace effectiveness, and develop your own workplace wellness plan.

Online
Available all year

Wellbeing and resilience for the veterinary profession

Professional skills

Wellbeing and resilience for the veterinary profession

Fundamental skills required to thrive in the complex veterinary environment.

Online
Available all year

Leadership ProSkills Programme

Professional Skills

Leadership ProSkills Programme

Effectively lead your team and manage your practice.

Online
Available all year

Diploma of Leadership and Management

Professional skills

BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management

A broad introduction to business management.

Online
Available all year

The 10 Behaviours of Successful people

Professional skills

The 10 Behaviours of Successful people

Add practical skills that will help you thrive in your work and at home.

Online (tutorials)
Course intakes at set dates during the year.

Professional Skills

Leadership Intelligence Development and Support Programme

Develop and understand your leadership skills.

Online
Available all year

Professional Skills

Supporting client through grief and euthanasia: a ProSkills package

Advance your communication and effectiveness skills to professionally manage these interactions.

Online
Available all year

Professional Skills

Excellence in client care: a ProSkills package

Gain the skills to delver quality customer service to your client.

Online
Available all year

Professional Skills

Practical approaches and skills to navigate stress in the veterinary profession

 Raise your compassionate awareness and help build a sustainable healthy veterinary profession. 

Webinar
Wednesday 8 November - Recording available
Wednesday 22 November  - 7.30pm
Wednesday 6 December - 7.30pm

Professional Skills

Clinical coaching

Create a collaborative relationship with your student allied veterinary professional (SAVP).

Online
Available all year


Professional Skills

Next Step Vet: Career Accelerator

Gain clarity in your ideal career path and confidence to head in the right direction.

Online
12 February - 29 April 2024

   

Regional Network Meetings

Southland regional network meeting

Links between animal abuse and family violence

The interactive workshop is designed for veterinary professionals to raise awareness of the links between animal abuse and family violence in New Zealand

Southern Institute of Technology, Invercargill
Wednesday 29 November 2023

Northland regional network meeting

Emergency management and the role of the veterinarian

Learn about the role of the veterinarian during an emergency under the Animal Welfare Act from the Ministry of Primary Industries.

Fonterra, Jordan Valley Farm, Hikurangi
Thursday 30 November 2023

Auckland regional network meeting

Mission Rabies

Learn about Mission Rabies presented by Dr Andy Gibson

Dental Rooms, Auckland
Monday 4 December 2023

Waikato regional network meeting

Emergency management and the role of the veterinarian

Learn about the role of the veterinarian during an emergency under the Animal Welfare Act from the Ministry of Primary Industries.

Wintec House, Hamilton
Tuesday 5 December 2023

Bay of Plenty regional network meeting

Emergency management and the role of the veterinarian

Learn about the role of the veterinarian during an emergency under the Animal Welfare Act from the Ministry of Primary Industries.

Holistic Vets, Tauranga
Wednesday 6 December 2023

Wellington regional network meeting

Mission Rabies

Learn about Mission Rabies presented by Dr Andy Gibson

Whitireia and Weltec Polytech, Porirua
Wednesday 6 December 2023

Nelson/Marlborough regional network meeting

Beransa and Solensia

Join Dr Natalie Lloyd for a discussion on new innovative products from Zoetis - Beransa and Solensia

Town and Country Vets, Nelson
Wednesday 6 December 2023

   

   

   

   

To see all upcoming Regional Network Meetings, please click here