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Overview
The New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Veterinary Nursing Assistant) is a hands-on programme at Unitec Institute of Technology 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 animal 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 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
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Animal Behaviour and Welfare
- Animal Clinical Care
- Veterinary Anaesthetic and Surgical Procedures
- Veterinary Clinical Practice
- Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology
- Principles of Animal Husbandry
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
- Orientation: 19–20 February (Compulsory attendance)
- multiple block course dates for online option
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 60
PTE Academic 50
IELTS 6
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Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
Disciplines
Veterinary Medicine Animal ScienceWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 60
PTE Academic 50
IELTS 6
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Other requirements
General requirements
For this programme, you will need the following:
- 60 credits at NCEA Level 2 including 12 credits in English;
- 12 credits at NCEA Level 1 in one science subject;
- 12 credits at NCEA Level 1 in Mathematics;
- Provide a brief overview (less than 1 page) detailing the following. This requirement replaces the standard work experience requirement in 2021:
- What you consider the role of a veterinary nursing assistant to be;
- Why you wish to study this programme;
- Any animal-related experience you have had.
- Sign a consent form allowing a Ministry of Justice convictions database search by Unitec Institute of Technology;
- Complete a medical declaration form.
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Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents26415 NZD / year≈ 26415 NZD / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents8224 NZD / year≈ 8224 NZD / year
Living costs
Auckland
New Zealand
1400 - 2200 NZD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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