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.
Companion animals
CIVT Rehabilitation webinar series
The world's first online education institution specialising in evidence-based natural medicine.
Online
Available all year
Edu-Badge: Companion animal
A range of micro-credentials for allied veterinary professionals working with companion animals.
Online
Available all year
Dentistry essentials for companion animal practice
A highly engaging workshop giving you skills put directly into practice.
Workshop
27-28 August 2024
Large animals, Lifestyle block & Equine
On-farm parasitology skills
Develop effective and sustainable parasite control programmes.
Online
5 May - 4 August 2024
Healthy Hoof provider training for rural professionals
Prevention of lameness with information and training on management and treatment.
Workshop
20-22 November 2024
Edu-Badge: Rural animal
A range of micro-credentials for allied veterinary professionals working with rural animals.
Online
Available February - December
Veterinary Authorisations
Required for allied veterinary professionals working with rural animals.
Online
Available February - December
Professional skills
Empowering veterinary mental health
Fostering collective growth for greater community impact.
Webinars
25 March, 22 May & 22 July
Professional skills for veterinary teams
Learn techniques that promote team and workplace effectiveness and wellness.
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
Leadership Intelligence Development
Develop and understand your leadership skills.
Online
Available all year
Clinical coaching
Create a collaborative relationship with your student allied veterinary professional (SAVP).
Online
Available all year
Supporting client through grief and euthanasia
Advance your communication and effectiveness skills to professionally manage these interactions.
Online
Available all year
Excellence in client care
Gain the skills to delver quality customer service to your client.
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
All species
The Webinar Vet: Learn anytime, anywhere
Join the largest online veterinary community in the world.
Webinars
Available all year
CPD Free Recordings
Access the library of CPD recordings.
Webinars
Available all year
Regional Network Meetings
Auckland
Increase your knowledge and confidence in responding to cases of animal abuse and family violence
A one-hour interactive workshop by Catherine Rice designed for veterinary professionals to raise awareness of the links between animal abuse and family violence in New Zealand.
Dental Rooms, Auckland
Monday 6 May 2024
Waikato
Increase your knowledge and confidence in responding to cases of animal abuse and family violence
A one-hour interactive workshop by Catherine Rice designed for veterinary professionals to raise awareness of the links between animal abuse and family violence in New Zealand.
Wintec, Hamilton
Tuesday 7 May 2024
Central - Taupō
Increase your knowledge and confidence in responding to cases of animal abuse and family violence
A one-hour interactive workshop by Catherine Rice designed for veterinary professionals to raise awareness of the links between animal abuse and family violence in New Zealand.
Lake Taupō Rotary House, Taupō
Wednesday 8 May 2024
Taranaki
How to get the most out of your eye examination technique
We will review the various ophthalmic examination techniques that you can perform in practice so you get the most out of eye exams for your future patients.
New Plymouth Vet Group, New Plymouth
Wednesday 8 May 2024
Canterbury
Dealing with stressed and abusive clients
Join Michael Meehan for a talk on dealing with stressed and abusive clients.
Russley Golf Club, Christchurch
Wednesday 8 May 2024
Central - Palmerston North
Increase your knowledge and confidence in responding to cases of animal abuse and family violence
A one-hour interactive workshop by Catherine Rice designed for veterinary professionals to raise awareness of the links between animal abuse and family violence in New Zealand.
Focal Point Cinema, Palmerston North
Thursday 9 May 2024
Hawke's Bay
Dermatology
Learn about identifying and managing secondary skin infections.
No. 5 Cafe and Larder, Hastings
Wednesday 15 May 2024
Bay of Plenty
Unique and interesting veterinary services offered in the Bay of Plenty
Hear from local practitioners about the unique and interesting services offered in this region.
Holistic Vets, Tauranga
Tuesday 21 May 2024
Waikato
Driving change on dairy farms with tools and resources that hit the mark
Join this talk by Steve Cranefield.
Wintec, Hamilton
Wednesday 22 May 2024
Wellington
An old dog and new dog derm talk
Join this talk by Duncan Graham and Vandre Clear.
Whitireia Campus, Porirua
Thursday 23 May 2024
