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History of the NZVA
The NZVA was established in 1923 as a not-for-profit organisation to promote the veterinary profession and to safeguard animal health and welfare.
Our colourful history is captured in And While You're Here - a recent book celebrating 75 years of the NZVA.
Book costs $60 and copies are are available at our online book shop.
World Veterinary Year 2011 (Vet2011)
Vet2011 marks 250 years of veterinary education, and the world’s first veterinary school founded in Lyon, France by Claude Bourgelat (Grand Equerry of Europe).
And from its own humble beginnings in New Zealand in 1823, see the New Zealand veterinary profession timeline here.
Find out more about NZVA's planned Vet2011 celebrations in New Zealand.