For the Veterinary Nursing Assistant strand:
Students should be able to demonstrate previous experience working with animals, and an aptitude for working with the public.
For those people entering this qualification the following entry requirements apply:
The programme uses a paper based approach to allow for an efficient integrated approach to learning and assessment. Activities in our Zoo rooms and local industry help ensure the theory knowledge is supported by practical skills.
Each student will spend at least 240 hours in approved work placement.
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This course is designed to provide education and training for people wishing to progress to higher levels of tertiary training, or gain employment in animal related industry sectors, including veterinary practices, animal laboratories, pet shops, kennels, animal welfare agencies, or farms and representatives for animal drug companies.
With this qualification students may choose to travel overseas and gain employment at a higher level. Locum at various veterinary clinics around the world while gaining valuable practical experience.
The Veterinary Nursing Assistant strand is a prerequisite to enrolment into the Level 6 New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing.
Medical insurance - NZD $700 per year
