New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Vet Nursing Assistant) (Level 5)
At UCOL | Te Pūkenga you will discover the rich rewards of working with animals. Upon completion of this programme, you will be able to provide assistance to veterinarians and veterinary nurses in a companion animal practice, or continue your studies with the New Zealand Diploma in Vet Nursing Level 6.
As a graduate of this qualification, you will be able to:
- Work in client business interface of animal related facility;
- Maintain animal health and husbandry of animals in a veterinary clinic;
- Care for hospitalized patients;
- Assist in surgery preparation and anaesthesia;
- Assist with routine diagnostic procedures.
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At UCOL | Te Pūkenga you will discover the rich rewards of working with animals. Upon completion of this programme, you will be able to provide assistance to veterinarians and veterinary nurses in a companion animal practice, or continue your studies with the New Zealand Diploma in Vet Nursing Level 6.
As a graduate of this qualification, you will be able to:
- Work in client business interface of animal related facility;
- Maintain animal health and husbandry of animals in a veterinary clinic;
- Care for hospitalized patients;
- Assist in surgery preparation and anaesthesia;
- Assist with routine diagnostic procedures.
Read more
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Tuition fee
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Start date
Jul 2025
Feb 2026
Jul 2026
Duration
Campus
Mode of study
Fees and deadlines depend on the selected options. Fees and currency conversion are approximate.