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Sheep, beef cattle and deer
Sheep, beef cattle and deer are important protein industries in New Zealand, industries which require expertise from veterinarians to be successful.
Like all areas of veterinary practice, expertise in the sheep, beef and deer sector is always changing and adapting as new scientific studies are undertaken
The NZVA have created a selection of courses which will be of value to sheep, beef and deer veterinarians at different stages of their career. You can select from one of the NZVA courses listed below to update, improve or extend your sheep, beef and deer practice or check out our CPD calendar to view an extensive selection of CPD offered by other providers.
Technical emergency large animal rescue
Be confident in providing safety and welfare-oriented approaches to animal recovery
- Tutors: Chris Riley | Hayley Squance | Patrice Palleson-Putt
Read more information on technical emergency large animal rescue here!
On-farm parasitology skills
Develop effective and sustainable parasite control programmes
- Dates: 27 June - 26 August 2022 | Assessment due: 23 September 2022
- CPD pathway: Eligible for 5 Massey University credits
- Tutors: Ginny Dodunski | Dave Leathwick | Victoria Chapman
Animal health planning
Develop integrated animal health plans for sheep, beef and deer farming systems.
- Online | Workshop
- CPD pathway: Eligible for 5 Massey University credits
- Online: 1 June | Workshop: 8 & 9 July
- Tutor: Lorna Humm
Consulting skills for rural professionals
Improve your ability to engage with farmers to improve their farms
- Online material: 27 June - 5 August 2022 | Assessment due: 19 August 2022
- Workshop one: 30 August 2022 | Workshop two: 13 September 2022
- CPD pathway: Eligible for 5 Massey University credits
- Tutors: Lab Wilson | Graeme Dixon
Read more information on consulting skills for rural professionalshere!
The Webinar Vet: Learn anytime, anywhere
The NZVA has partnered with The Webinar Vet to offer the New Zealand veterinary profession exclusive memberships tailored to the New Zealand environment.
- Join the largest online veterinary community in the world.
- 1,500+ webinars | 1,000+ expert speakers
Read more information, and have a look at membership prices here!
Wellbeing and resilience for the veterinary profession
Fundamental skills required to thrive in the complex veterinary environment.
- Start online course now!
- Free for NZVA members | $100 for non-members
- Tutor: Belinda Noyes
Read more information and register for wellbeing and resilience for the veterinary profession here
Professional skills for veterinary teams
Learn techniques that promote team and workplace effectiveness, and develop your own workplace wellness plan.
- Start online course now!
- Free for NZVA members | $400 for non-members
- Tutor: Michael Meehan
Read more information and register for professional skills for veterinary teams here!
Externally provided NZVA Accredited CPD
To help veterinarians identify high quality CPD, the NZVA, in consultation with the Veterinary Council of New Zealand (VCNZ), has implemented an accreditation “tick” for CPD activities.
Listed below are CPD activities that meet the requirements for NZVA CPD accreditation and are provided by organisations external to the NZVA. Please contact the individual providers for specific information about each CPD activity.
For more information about NZVA CPD accreditation please visit the NZVA CPD accreditation application page.
Massey University’s Master of Veterinary Medicine (MVM) programme provides high-quality continuing education for practicing veterinarians, delivered by distance learning.
Click here to view the 2022 courses they have on offer, and for more information
