New Zealand Certificate In Animal Technology (veterinary Nursing Assistant) in Unitec Institute of Technology, New Zealand

New Zealand Certificate In Animal Technology (veterinary Nursing Assistant) in Unitec Institute of Technology

Programme overview

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. 

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 patients. You will be able to put your skills into practice in Unitec’s veterinary simulation clinic as well as during placements at veterinary clinics.

As well as building practical skills, you will get a firm grounding in the principles that underpin the health, husbandry, welfare, and behaviour of animals. You will also learn the communication and business aspects needed to work effectively in animal industries. This combination will give you the ethical values and cultural understanding that you need to be an effective member of a professional veterinary team.

Highlights

• Learn from lecturers who are experienced veterinarians and veterinary nurses, and who work closely with the veterinary industry
• Gain hands-on experience at Unitec’s partner veterinary clinic Vet Care, as well as your choice of external clinics across Aotearoa
• Develop a solid understanding of best practice in a professional clinical environment
• Benefit from a blended learning approach that includes group work, online tutorials, practical sessions, and one-to-one supervision

Career Options

• Veterinary nurse assistant (NZ or overseas veterinary clinics)
• Animal shelter/rescue centre employee
• Kennel/cattery employee
• Pet product industry representative
• Laboratory animal assistant
• Own business options such as pet minding, product retail, etc

 

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