About Nz Certificate In Animal Technology (veterinary Nursing Assistant) Strand [level 5] in Eastern Institute of Technology
Outline
Graduates of the NZ Certificate in Animal Technology (Veterinary Nursing Assistant) Strand Level 5 will be able to provide assistance to veterinarians and veterinary nurses in a veterinary clinic and perform some tasks independently.
They will also be able to:
- Maintain health and husbandry of animals in a veterinary clinic
- Care for hospitalised patients
- Assist in surgery preparation and anaesthesia
- Assist with routine diagnostic procedures.
Subject areas:
- Anatomy and physiology
- Animal handling
- Behaviour and nutrition
- Welfare and well being of animal patients
- Surgery and diagnostics
- Anaesthetic and analgesia monitoring
- Medical nursing
- Reception
- Client interaction
Come in and have a chat about your study options with the staff at our Hawke’s Bay campus. Or, simply give us a call on 0800 22 55 348. And you’re most welcome to visit EIT to view our facilities at any time.
Career Opportunities & Outcomes
On successful completion of this Certificate, graduates may choose to seek employment in the following areas:
- Veterinary Nurse Assistant
- Medical/Veterinary Sales Representative
- Nutritional representative
- Animal Welfare Officer
- Animal Technician
- Further study eg. the New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing
Academic qualification equivalents
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5
- TOEFL : Score of 46 (with a writing score of 20)
- PTE : (Academic) score of 42
Eastern Institute of Technology Highlights
| University Type |
Public University |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment Year |
1975 |
| No. of Students |
10,222 |
| Fee Range |
NZD 17.9 K - 23.1 K |
| Applications Accepted |
Online/Offline |
| Work-Study |
Available |
| Intake Type |
Semester wise |
| Mode of Program |
Full time and online |
Eastern Institute of Technology Tuition Fees
| Courses |
Duration |
Tuition Fees |
| Science (3 Courses) |
1 Year - 3 Year |
NZD 21000 - NZD 24400 |
| Arts (1 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 24400 |
| Hospitality & Tourism (1 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 19600 |
| Information Technology (IT) (4 Courses) |
18 Month - 3 Year |
NZD 20200 - NZD 21333 |
| Banking & Finance (1 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 19900 |
| Management (5 Courses) |
12 Month - 3 Year |
NZD 18286 - NZD 21000 |
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.
| General expenses |
Cost
(in NZ dollars) |
| Rent (per month) |
$800–$950 |
| Groceries (per week) |
$100–$150 |
| Gym membership (per year) |
$300 |
| Entertainment (per week) |
$50 |
| Milk (per litre) |
$3 |
| Coca Cola (per can) |
$2 |
| Cup of Coffee |
$3–$5 |
| Lunch from University food hall or campus café |
$7–$12 |
| Local calls made from a cell-phone |
$0.50–$1.50 |
| Taxi - 5 km ride |
$10–$12 |
| Movie ticket |
$10–$14 |
| Visit to doctor |
$45–$85 |
