About Bachelor Of Veterinary Nursing in Eastern Institute of Technology

Outline

The BVN programme is designed for individuals wishing to become highly regarded industry professionals within the veterinary nursing sector. Graduates of the BVN will:

• place animal welfare at the forefront of every veterinary nursing task and procedure performed while also considering human and environmental factors;
• integrate extensive knowledge and understanding of the professional, cultural, ethical and moral responsibilities of a veterinary nurse;
• confidently apply advanced theoretical knowledge and skills in veterinary medical nursing, anaesthesia and surgical assistance in practice;
• think and reflect critically to continuously improve animal well-being, their own practice and the industry as a whole;
• proactively engage in continuous learning and undertake research to support evidence-based practice, solving complex problems in relation to patient care and health;
• advise clients on the management of individual animal care based on contemporary evidence; and
• recognise the need for and lead the development of strategies to deal with emotionally and otherwise stressful situations.

Make Your Passion For Animals Your Career

The Bachelor of  Veterinary Nursing (BVN) programme will produce degree-level veterinary nurses capable of applying advanced subject-specific knowledge and skills, critical thinking, problem-solving and reflection, who place animal welfare at the forefront of their evidence-based practice. Graduates will have the knowledge and skills to make well-informed choices of a career or academic path and the language, literacy and numeracy skills required for study.

EIT offers the Bachelor of  Veterinary Nursing in collaboration with Otago Polytechnic.  You can attend the block courses at EIT Hawke’s Bay or Otago Polytechnic.

Career Opportunities & Outcomes

Veterinary nurse, veterinary nurse educator, animal care educator, DOC roles, MPI roles, Humane Society roles, commercial representative, medical representative, specialist clinic roles, veterinary nursing or animal care researcher.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS    :     Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5
• TOEFL  :     Score of 60 (with a writing score of 20)
• PTE       :     (Academic) score of 50

Eastern Institute of Technology Highlights

Eastern Institute of Technology Tuition Fees

New Zealand Living Expenses

You'll require between $20,000 and $25,000 a year ($380–480 per week) for housing/rent, food, transportation, phone bills, internet usage, and entertainment, in addition to your tuition and insurance fees. The average living expense will be the same for everyone, regardless of their tuition or course price. Please keep in mind that these are only suggestions; the Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year including return travel or an additional $2,000.