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Available courses

AEC for veterinarians: Maximising the welfare of animals used in research, testing and training

Companion animal oncology (2024)

Companion Animal Veterinary Refresher Scheme (Notes Only)

Bovine ultrasound - pregnancy detection and fetal aging (2024)

On-farm parasitology skills (2024)

Lifestyle block medicine (2024)

Veterinary authorisation: intrauterine medication

Veterinary authorisation: metrichecking

Veterinary authorisation: handling and use of reproductive RVMs

Veterinary authorisation: calf disbudding

Veterinary authorisation: Provision of pain relief when castrating lambs

Bovine ultrasound - pregnancy detection and fetal aging (2023)

Wormwise discussion forum

Veterinary authorisation: Xylazine sedation for calf disbudding

Professional skills for veterinary teams

Epidemiology and Food Safety, Animal Welfare and Biosecurity Branch

Empowering veterinary mental health: Fostering collective growth for greater community impact

Wellbeing and resilience for the veterinary profession

Student placements: Clinic information

NZVA tutor resources

Epidemiology, Food Safety, Animal Welfare & Biosecurity: Sessions from the 2023 NZVA Conference

Best practice intramammary administration for dairy cattle (for team leaders)

Infusion of teat sealant for dairy cattle using best recommended practice (for seasonal teat-sealers)

Dog intubation

Clinical examination

Large animal vaccination technique

Companion Animal Veterinary Refresher Scheme

In-clinic mentoring and practical clinical skills

Management of individual wellbeing

Reproduction

Emergency and critical care

Surgery Refresher

Puppy and kitten consults

Anaesthesia Refresher

The itchy cat/dog (skin and ears)

Relationships and communication with clients

Fundamentals of clinical practice

The patient with sore eyes

The thirsty and/or hungry pet (endocrine and renal)

The lame patient

Lower urinary tract disease

Relationships and communication with colleagues

VCNZ code of conduct and relevant veterinary legislation

Cardio-respiratory

Dentistry

The patient with vomiting and/or diarrhoea