New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal Veterinary Nursing)

Southern Institute of Technology

Applicants should be a minimum of 16 years of age, and have attained the New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Level 5) with strand in Veterinary Nursing Assistant. Applicants over the age of 20 years at time of enrolment will be considered where they can demonstrate the ability to succeed in a programme. Examples of demonstration of ability to succeed are the provision of evidence of successful completion of a programme of study at Level 3 or above in a related discipline and/or employment in the related sector for one or more years. They may be admitted subject to programme regulations approved by the Head of Faculty in consultation with the Programme Manager as appropriate. Personal commitment and a belief in ones own ability to succeed are important personal traits and will always be taken into consideration during the selection process.