Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing

Te Pukenga trading as Unitec

Take your passion for veterinary nursing to the next level. This programme will set you up for registration as a veterinary nurse, enable you to increase your critical thinking, and provides plenty of research opportunities to develop and further your career. You’ll have lots of work experience in your first two years you’ll complete at least 480 hours of work experience, and you can also extend this in your third year. You’ll have the opportunity to do your placements in interesting organisations ranging from the New Zealand Centre for Conservation Medicine at Auckland Zoo, to a specialist veterinary hospital, to your community first-option veterinary clinic. You’ll build advanced technical skills through a significant amount of clinical practice at your choice of external clinics across Aotearoa. On successful completion, you’ll meet the requirements for both the New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Veterinary Nursing) and the New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing, and will be eligible for registration with the New Zealand Veterinary Nursing Association at the end of your second year. You’ll develop an advanced understanding of what's considered best practice in a clinical environment, and the ethical and welfare implications of veterinary care. You’ll have lots of opportunities to conduct exciting and cutting-edge research, including a collaborative research project in an area of your interest. You’ll learn from experienced lecturers who are knowledgeable in veterinary medicine /science, animal health and welfare, microbiology, genetics, and animal behaviour. You’ll benefit from a varied learning approach that includes practical sessions, group work, online/small group tutorials, and one-on-one supervision.

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