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NZVA 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.

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The Webinar Vet: Learn anytime, anywhere
Join the largest online veterinary community in the world.
Webinars
Available all year

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Edu-Badge: Companion animal
A range of micro-credentials for allied veterinary professionals working with companion animals.
Online
Available all year
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
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
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)
Healthy Hoof
Help your dairy farmer clients manage lameness of cows through prevention and treatment.
Workshop
28-30 November 2023
Morrinsville
Edu-Badge: Rural animal
A range of micro-credentials for allied veterinary professionals working with rural animals.
Online
Available February - December
Veterinary Authorisations
Veterinary authorisations required for allied veterinary professionals working with rural animals.
Online
Available February - December
2023 Wildlife Conference
Join us in Auckland for this year's NZVA Wildlife Conference.
Auckland Zoo
1 - 3 December 2023
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
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
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.
Leadership Intelligence Development and Support Programme
Develop and understand your leadership skills.
Online
Available all year
Supporting client through grief and euthanasia: a ProSkills package
Advance your communication and effectiveness skills to professionally manage these interactions.
Online
Available all year
Excellence in client care: a ProSkills package
Gain the skills to delver quality customer service to your client.
Online
Available all year
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
Clinical coaching
Create a collaborative relationship with your student allied veterinary professional (SAVP).
Online
Available all year
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
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
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
Mission Rabies
Learn about Mission Rabies presented by Dr Andy Gibson
Dental Rooms, Auckland
Monday 4 December 2023
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
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
Mission Rabies
Learn about Mission Rabies presented by Dr Andy Gibson
Whitireia and Weltec Polytech, Porirua
Wednesday 6 December 2023
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