New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Level 6)

Southern Institute of Technology

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare individuals as a veterinary nursing care professional by providing them with the skills, knowledge and attributes needed to help animals attain, maintain or recover optimal health and quality of life. Graduates will also be able to practice sustainably and to engage in on-going learning in the field. This qualification is targeted at individuals who have already completed the Veterinary Nursing Assistant strand of New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Level 5) or equivalent and who seek to further their veterinary nursing education.This qualification will provide individuals with technical veterinary nursing skills in a clinical environment as well as the ability to manage patients and clients, and follow protocols in all aspects of clinical veterinary practice.Graduates of this qualification will be able to:Provide surgical veterinary nursingProvide medical veterinary nursingManage veterinary nursing servicesPerform diagnostic sampling and medical imaging