New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Veterinary Nursing Assistant)

Unitec
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Course Info

Summary

The New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Veterinary Nursing Assistant) is a hands-on programme that teaches the practical skills, knowledge, and attributes needed to help assist with the care of animals in a clinical environment.

Through tutorials, group work, practical sessions, and demonstrations, you will learn to assist veterinarians and veterinary nurses and contribute to providing a high standard of care for animal patients. You will be able to put your skills into practice in Unitec’s veterinary simulation clinic as well as during placements at veterinary clinics.

As well as building practical skills, you will get a firm grounding in the principles that underpin the health, husbandry, welfare, and behaviour of animals. You will also learn the communication and business aspects needed to work effectively in animal industries. This combination will give you the ethical values and cultural understanding that you need to be an effective member of a professional veterinary team.

Career Outcomes

Veterinary nurse assistant (NZ or overseas veterinary clinics)
Animal shelter/rescue centre employee
Kennel/cattery employee
Pet product industry representative
Laboratory animal assistant
Own business options such as pet minding, product retail, etc

About Course
Course Credential

Certificate

Application Deadline

N/A

Course Availibility

Open

Course specific Intake

February, July

Academics, GPA

English requirements

IELTS: 0 TOFEL: PTE: 0

Course Duration

1 Year

Tuition Fees

NZD$ 0.00

*Price shown is for indicative purpose, please check with institution

IMP Notes

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Location

Mt Albert

Scholarships

Here are some scholarship that are available at The Unitec.

Combined Adrienne Marshall English Scholarship and Barry Marshall Science Scholarship

Value of scholarship

Tuition Fee Scholarship

Application details:

For further details, please contact the university website.

Eligibility requirements
  • Be students at the Beijing Huija Private School;
  • meet all entry requirements normally applied to the English Language Bridging course and the Bachelor of Science1 course;
  • not be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia; and
  • be liable for international full fees.
Who can apply:

All international

Combined Adrienne Marshall English Scholarship and Barry Marshall Science Scholarship

Value of scholarship

Tuition Fee Scholarship

Application details:

For further details, please contact the university website.

Eligibility requirements
  • Be students at the Beijing Huija Private School;
  • meet all entry requirements normally applied to the English Language Bridging course and the Bachelor of Science1 course;
  • not be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia; and
  • be liable for international full fees.
Who can apply:

All international