Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing
Course details
| Domestic tuition | $7,400 per year |
|---|---|
| International tuition | $22,600 |
| NZQF Level | 7 |
About the course
Turn your passion for animals into your career
Become an essential part of a veterinary team in a clinic or hospital and provide surgical and medical veterinary nursing, manage services and perform diagnostic sampling and medical imaging.
The Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing programme will produce degree-level veterinary nurses capable of applying advanced subject-specific knowledge and skills, critical thinking, problem-solving and reflection, who place animal welfare at the forefront of their evidence-based practice.
Graduates will have the knowledge and skills to make well-informed choices of a career or academic path and the language, literacy and numeracy skills required for study.
Applicants with a NZ Diploma in Veterinary Nursing may enter the degree in the third year of study and applicants with a NZ Certificate in Animal Technology may enter the degree in the second year of study.
Your future career opportunities
Possible jobs and career opportunities can include:
- Veterinary nursing
- Veterinary nurse educator
- Animal care educator
- DOC/MPI roles
- Humane Society roles
- Commercial/medical/veterinary sales representative
- Specialist clinic roles
- Animal care researcher
Clinic work placements
During the BVN you must complete clinic work placements as set by the Programme Coordinator and Workplace Coordinator. You will be required to complete 240 hours in Year one, 240 hours in Year two and 160 hours in Year three with the acceptance of non-clinical related hours. In addition to this, Year one learners must complete hours in the EIT | Te Pūkenga animal facility as rostered on by the Animal Room Technician.
In order to provide you with different perspectives on veterinary nursing, you will complete your clinic work placements in at least two different veterinary practices, unless currently employed at a veterinary clinic.
You will be required to find your own clinic work placements with assistance from programme staff where needed. It is recommended clinic work placements will be done in blocks.
While on clinic work placement, you must maintain a portfolio with evidence of completion of practical assessments and clinical skills. You will be in contact with the Workplace Coordinator on a regular basis to discuss progress on the workplace requirements.
A memorandum of agreement will be drawn up between the clinic work placement facility, yourself and EIT | Te Pūkenga, to define rights and responsibilities of each party involved in the work placements.
Academic learning services
Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT | Te Pūkenga. Our aim is for you to become confident, competent and independent learners.
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About the provider
The Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) offers you over 160 qualifications from certificate and diploma, to degree and postgraduate level at campuses in Hawke's Bay, Tairāwhiti (Gisborne) and Auckland. Or learn at one of our Regional Learning Centres situated in Hastings, Maraenui, Ruatoria, Waipukurau and Wairoa. EIT Hawke's Bay is one of New Zealand's most attractive campuses with superb architecture and shaded outdoor areas for study on warm days. EIT Tairāwhiti two campuses are located in the heart of Gisborne, near the Taruheru River, and you can get more central than EIT Auckland location on Queen Street! When you choose to study at EIT you'll get the kind of experiences that will help you gain the knowledge and skills to get ahead, whether you want to break into your chosen career or change direction in life.