New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing
Vet Nurse Plus Limited
Subject area
Veterinary Assisting
Qualification
Duration
1 Year
Total student fees
$6,996
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
Completion of the requirements of the Veterinary Nursing Assistant strand of the New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology Level 5 (NZ2490), or equivalent qualification. A formal interview will be held with candidates who are not currently studying with Vet Nurse Plus and can demonstrate meeting the entry criteria. All applicants will be selected from a range of criteria.
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)
|
$6,996 | $6,996 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$9,978 | $9,978 |
| Total | $16,974 | $16,974 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
97%
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 |
All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (09) 2739652
Fax: (09) 2739655
Email: info@vetnurseplus.co.nz
Web: http://www.vetnurseplus.co.nz
Where does this information come from?
The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.
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