Paraveterinary workers in New Zealand
Veterinary nursing in New Zealand is represented by the New Zealand Veterinary Nursing Association (NZVNA).
Nursing
Qualifications for veterinary nursing in New Zealand underwent a review in 2014/15.[citation needed] The new qualification being taught from 2016 are:
- Certificate in Animal Technology - Veterinary Nursing Assistant[1]
- Diploma in Veterinary Nursing.[2]
The Certificate represents one year of formal training, while the Diploma represents an additional one year with the Certificate (or its equivalent) as a prerequisite. Other available entry-level certificates include the Certificate in Animal Care[3] and the Certificate in Rural Animal Technology.[4]
Pre-2016; Veterinary nurses currently hold either of the pre-2016 qualifications:
- National Certificate in Veterinary Nursing
- Diploma in Veterinary Nursing.
Registration
Veterinary nurses in New Zealand are not currently required to be registered with the government but voluntary registration was initiated in 2016.[5]
Veterinary nursing in New Zealand is represented by the New Zealand Veterinary Nursing Association (NZVNA).
Technicians
In 2009, Massey University started a new degree - the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology. It is a three year degree graduating its first class in 2011.[6] It is intended to prepare garduates for roles such as:[7]
- Clinic supervisors (includes farm animal, equine and companion animal practice)
- Animal behaviour advisors
- Biomedical research technologists
- Biosecurity officers
- Health technologists in zoos, animal control or humane societies
- Herd health technologists
- Research animal technologists
References
- ^ "Veterinary Nursing Assistant", unitec
- ^ "Diploma in Veterinary Nursing", Otago Polytechnic
- ^ "National Certificate in Animal Care" (PDF). Otago Polytechnic. Retrieved 26 Feb 2009.
- ^ "Certificate in Rural Animal Technology (Level 4)" (PDF). Otago Polytechnic. Retrieved 1 Jun 2011.
- ^ "Frequently Asked Questions". New Zealand Veterinary Nursing Association. Retrieved 26 Feb 2009.
- ^ "Bachelor of Veterinary Technology". Massey University. Retrieved 16 Sep 2009.
- ^ "Become a veterinary technician", New Zealand Veterinary Association