Develop a solid understanding of best practice in a professional clinical environment.Gain hands-on experience at your choice of external clinics across Aotearoa.Learn from lecturers who are experienced veterinarians and veterinary nurses, and who work closely with the veterinary industry.This combination will give you the ethical values and cultural understanding that you need to be an effective member of a professional veterinary team. You will also learn the communication and business aspects needed to work effectively in animal industries. You will be able to put your skills into practice in Unitec’s veterinary simulation clinic as well as during placements at veterinary clinics.Īs well as building practical skills, you will get a firm grounding in the principles that underpin the health, husbandry, welfare, and behaviour of animals. 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. 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.

Please note: In 2021, we are waiving the standard work experience entry requirement for all applicants, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Institute of animal technology