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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.
Bovine ultrasound
Learn the latest techniques in bovine ultrasound and improve your confidence.
- Online: Content available 18 October
- Workshops: Te Awamutu - 13 December | Bulls - 14 December | Christchurch - 16 December
Bovine surgery in the field
Feel confident performing on-farm bovine surgery.
- Dates: Online - content available from 01 November | Workshop - 03 December
- Location: Massey University, Palmerston North
- Tutors: Kristina Mueller | Guy Oakley | Christie Balcomb
Wellbeing and resilience for veterinary professionals
Fundamental skills required to thrive in the complex veterinary environment.
- Start online course now!
- Free for NZVA members through VetScholar | $100 for non-members
- Tutor: Belinda Noyes
Read more information and register for wellbeing and resilience for veterinary professionals 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
