Veterinary Courses

Passionate about animal health and welfare? New Zealand’s veterinary programmes, from veterinary nursing and animal technology to full veterinary science degrees, offer world-class education, hands-on clinical training, and pathways to careers caring for companion animals, livestock, and wildlife.

Examples of Veterinary Programmes in New Zealand; this is not an exclusive list:

• Wintec – Offers practical programmes in Animal Technology and Rural Animal Technology, giving you hands-on skills in animal care, diagnostics, and treatment; preparing you for careers in veterinary clinics, rural practices, and animal health services.
• Massey University – Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc).
  The only university in New Zealand offering a full veterinary degree. A five-year programme with international accreditation and state-of-the-art facilities.
• Lincoln University – Explore Animal Science at Lincoln University and learn how biology, nutrition, genetics, and welfare shape the productivity and sustainability of farm animals; preparing you for careers in agriculture, research, and animal health.
• Unitec – Animal Sciences programmes combine theory and hands-on experience to prepare you for careers in animal behaviour, welfare, and management; covering everything from companion animals to conservation and applied research
• Toi-Ohomai – Offers hands-on veterinary nursing and animal care programmes where you’ll work with a wide range of animals, gain nationally recognised qualifications, and prepare for careers in clinics, research facilities, and animal welfare organisations.
• Whitireia and Weltec – Offer veterinary nursing programmes that combine classroom learning with extensive clinical placements, equipping you with surgical, hospital, and diagnostic skills to care for companion animals and work in diverse animal healthcare settings.

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