New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Level 5) with Strands in Veterinary Nursing Assistant

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

This programme is for those with previous animal handling experience who wish to work in a veterinary-related field or in a veterinary clinic. Students will develop skills in the care, management, handling, and nursing of a range of companion animals. This programme is the first year of a two-year veterinary nursing programme. Students will gain 240 hours of work experience made up of rotations through the Wintec teaching surgery, in veterinary clinics, and in animal health-related businesses and charities. ​​​ Students will get daily opportunities to care and handle companion animals in our purpose-built facility that houses commonly kept companion animals. They will also gain exposure to the on-site vet clinic while studying. Successful completion of this programme is required to advance to the New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Level 6) to become a veterinary nurse.

Which department am I in?

Centre for Applied Science and Primary Industries

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$25,000.00 (12,58,241) per year
Start date

February 2025

Venue

Rotokauri Campus

Student Hub, 51 Akoranga Rd,

Hamilton,

Waikato,

3240, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

You can apply for this programme if you meet one of the below options.

Based on your school achievement (secondary school study)​

60 credits at NCEA Level 2; including 12 literacy credits at NCEA level 2; and 12 numeracy credits at NCEA level 1; and 12 credits in a science subject at NCEA level 1;
Or a recognised equivalent.

Based on study completed after school (tertiary study)

Completed a relevant course at New Zealand qualification level 3; ​
Or a recognised equivalent. ​

Based on Discretionary Entrance

If you dont meet any of the above options, and you think you have what it takes to complete this programme, you can apply for discretionary entrance. Your application may be accepted if you can demonstrate a good chance of success. Approval of discretionary entrance applications is decided by the relevant manager. If your application is approved, your acceptance into further programmes relies on you demonstrating success in this programme.

English language requirements

Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an academic International English Language Test Score (IELTS) of 6.0, with no individual band score lower than 5.5; or equivalent

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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