NZVNA

07/03/2025

Today is international woman's day!
To celebrate we want to share with you some of our executive members, and what their roles are in their day to day lives alongside their NZVNA duties!
Who are some woman who have inspired you?

06/03/2025

Are you a veterinary nurse in clinical practice? We want to know what skills you are currently using and what skills you would like to be using more of. This is part of a research project by Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing student Greer - we hope you'll take a few minutes to help her out.

Survey here:

03/03/2025

Don't miss your chance to register for our upcoming Puppy Preschool Webinar!

📆 Tomorrow night! (5th March)
🕢 7.30pm
🌐 vet.li/pp25

Register if you can't make it to get a recording after the event!

28/02/2025

We have 3 chances to win tickets to our Annual Conference in June!
Prize includes all 3 days at conference and a ticket to our awards dinner (valued at $200).

To enter all you need to do is pop together a piece of writing no more than 300 words telling us how attending the conference will ‘strengthen your future’.

Entries close 31st of March!
https://forms.office.com/r/sVMA1jNgpm

26/02/2025

Registration is now open!!
https://www.nzvaevents.org.nz/25conf/registration
Sign up now to take advantage of early bird ticket prices!

25/02/2025

To help NZVNA members log their CPD, we have a section on our website for you to do this!
For instructions on how to get there click here: https://nzvna.org.nz/become-a-member/mycpd-portal/

Through collaboration and advocacy, we support, inspire and advance Allied Veterinary Professionals in Aotearoa New Zealand

25/02/2025

Don't Let CPD Myths Hold You Back!

We've heard concerns from some registrants who fear they can’t apply for their Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) because they haven’t completed enough Reflective CPD hours yet. Let’s clear this up!

✅ You need 40 hours over two years—so if you're behind, you can catch up over the next 12 months.
✅ There is no hard deadline. The RCPD process is flexible so you can complete it on your terms and in your time.
✅ Not having enough hours now DOES NOT stop you from getting an APC.
✅ Registration is voluntary, meaning your APC isn’t legally required to work—but even if the law changed to make an APC a legal requirement, a lack of sufficient CPD hours would never be a barrier to getting one!

Key point: There's no need to feel rushed or pressured to get everything done at once, let it become part of your rhythm throughout the year. 😇 While it IS important for professional growth, don’t let insufficient CPD hours hold you back!

Apply for your APC now to stay on the register for 2025. 🏆 Keep up with your CPD over time, and reach out if you have questions—we’re here to support you! 👈

20/02/2025

We are very excited to let you know that we are one again partnering with the epic team at Vet Education!
To kick us off in the new year we are tackling the massive topic of Puppy Preschool!

We have the amazing speaker Maria Alomajan - to read more about Maria feel free to check out her website
https://www.caninebynature.com/about

📆Wednesday 5th of March
🕢7.30pm
🌐 https://veteducation.com/professional-tips-for-prepping-your-puppy-preschool/

This will be recorded for those who are registered.

20/02/2025

We are very excited to announce the winner of the Julie Hutt Scholarship!

Alice Gasnier!!

This is an annual scholarship so keep an eye out for entries to open again early next year!

17/02/2025

How to be a good Veterinary Colleague!

See this link from WSAVA for more information
https://loom.ly/UydSdnE

15/02/2025

Intervention Radiology: What is it and how can it help me?

This NZVA event is free for NZVNA members!

https://www.nzvaevents.org.nz/2024meetinghub/auckland

The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) is supported by 15 regional networks.  All NZVA members automatically belong to their regional networks.

13/02/2025

Happy Valentines from your furry companions!

11/02/2025

Vet Nurses across NZ all use differing levels of their nursing skills.
We'd love to hear from you!
What skills would you love to be doing that you aren't yet?

Libby and I were lucky enough to learn how to be CT technicians!

10/02/2025

What are some of your favourite resources in clinic?
Lets share them so we can all benefit!

09/02/2025

Very excited to be heading back to the capital city!

We're excited to be returning to Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre for this year's conference! 🍃​🎉 Tākina offers state-of-the-art technology, delicious catering, and stunning views of Wellington harbour.

It has also been designed with accessibility in mind, with options for folks with physical disabilities, visual impairments and hearing impairments. We want everyone to have a safe, comfortable time at Conference so, if you have any accessibility concerns or requirements, please let us know so we can make the necessary arrangements.

To learn more about accessibility features at Tākina, please visit our conference website 👉 https://www.nzvaevents.org.nz/25conf/venue-location

📸 by WellingtonNZ

04/02/2025

RVN and RN - similarities?
Check out the blog post here!

https://nzvna.org.nz/nzvna-blog/new-blog-post/

Yesterday, my mom shared a conversation she had with someone who didn’t understand why a veterinary technician should be paid similarly to a human nurse.My initial reaction? Frustration. As a credentialed veterinary technician with a 4-year degree, I couldn’t help but think about how many human ...

04/02/2025

🌟 Attention veterinary nurses, technicians, and allied animal healthcare practitioners! Time is running out to register or renew your Annual Practicing Certificate for 2025. Secure your place by 31 March to get on the 2025 register!

🔍 Eligibility: To renew yourt APC, it's just a 5 minute process to fill out the fitness to practice form! To join the register, you will need to provide proof of a formal qualification in veterinary nursing/technology from an approved provider as well as confirmation of your identity, NZ residency, and fitness to practice.

💲Fee: The fee is just $35 for an APC and only $45 to join for the first time and get your first APC (the fancy RVN badge is $45, or only $29 for an embroidered one).

📅 Deadline Alert: Apply by 31 March 2025 to secure your spot!

🎓 Why Join?
• Hands-on Experience: Voluntary registration helps develop experience acting within a regulatory environment, easing the transition to legislated regulation.
• Professional recognition: Being on the register demonstrates that you have met the required standards of competence and are recognised as a qualified animal healthcare professional.
• Employment opportunities: Veterinary businesses are increasingly seeking qualified, and registered professionals.
• Career progression: Registration can be a stepping stone to further specialisation within animal healthcare, such as becoming a Veterinary Technician Specialist.
• Patient safety: Registered professionals who follow professional conduct guidelines help ensure that patients receive care from qualified individuals who meet the necessary standards.
• Salary potential: Registered professionals help highlight the value of qualified roles and encourage awareness of the importance of fair and competitive salaries.

📝 Apply Now: Visit our website to complete the registration form or complete your APC to renew. Visit our website www.avprc.org.nz/join-the-register

✅ Join us in shaping the future of veterinary nursing/technology. Join the register or renew your APC today!

31/01/2025

We are very excited to introduce our Keynote Speaker for this years NZVNA conference 2025!

Nicola Lakeman!!
MSc BSc(Hons) RVN CertSAN CertVNECC VTS(Nutrition)

Registrations for conference will open on the 27th of February!

To read more about conference click here
https://www.nzvaevents.org.nz/25conf/

Keep reading to learn more about Nicola's incredible list of achievements!!

Nicola works as the Nutrition Manager for IVC Evidensia.
Nicola graduated from Hartpury College with an honours degree in Equine Science, and subsequently qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2002. Nicola has written for many veterinary publications and textbooks and is the editor of Aspinall’s Complete Textbook of Veterinary Nursing. She is one of the Consultant Editors for The Veterinary Nurse. She has won the BVNA / Blue Cross award for animal welfare, the SQP Veterinary Nurse of the Year, the SQP Nutritional Advisor of the Year and in 2024 the BSAVA Bruce Vivash Jones award presented annually by the BSAVA as the primary recognition for outstanding contributions to the advancement of small animal veterinary nursing.
Nicola has recently gained her Master’s degree in Advanced Veterinary Nursing with Glasgow University.