New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing
Otago Polytechnic
Subject area
Veterinary Assisting
Qualification
Duration
1 Year
Total student fees
$7,578
over 1 Year - details
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare individuals as a veterinary nursing care professional by providing them with the skills, knowledge and attributes needed to help animals attain, maintain or recover optimal health and quality of life.
Graduates will also be able to practice sustainably and to engage in on-going learning in the field.
This qualification is targeted at individuals who have already completed the Veterinary Nursing Assistant strand of New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Level 5) [Ref: 2490] or equivalent and who seek to further their veterinary nursing education.
This qualification will provide individuals with technical veterinary nursing skills in a clinical environment as well as the ability to manage patients and clients, and follow protocols in all aspects of clinical veterinary practice.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
NZC in Animal Technology (Veterinary Nursing Assistant) L5 or equivalent. Further Enrolment Criteria exists - please enquire.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
1 Year
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$7,578 | $7,578 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$6,606 | $6,606 |
| Total | $14,184 | $14,184 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
91%
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | N/A |
| Earnings range | N/A |
| In employment | N/A |
| In further study | N/A |
| On a benefit | N/A |
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 762 786
Phone: (03) 477 3014
Fax: (03) 471 6870
Email: info@op.ac.nz
Web: https://www.op.ac.nz/
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