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Diploma in Veterinary Nursing

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New Zealand Diploma
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6
Duration 12 Months
Credits 120
Study area Veterinary
English level requirement IELTS 6.0
Country New Zealand
City

Dunedin

Price international

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14,765
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Programme overview

Complete this programme to become a qualified veterinary nurse. 

This Diploma aligns with international standards for veterinary nursing. Successful completion will enable you to meet the educational standards for entrance to the NZVNA/Allied Veterinary Professional Regulatory Council's voluntary register where you will be able to use the title of Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN). It will give you the skills and knowledge required for a successful career as a professional veterinary nurse. 

Graduate with up-to-date, detailed theoretical knowledge of companion animal healthcare and practical skills, including low stress handling techniques. In addition, you will be able to apply sound principles of evidence-based practice with an ability to make independent nursing decisions to develop and deliver quality care to animal patients. You will be able to provide surgical veterinary nursing, medical veterinary nursing, manage veterinary nursing services and perform diagnostic sampling and medical imaging.

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