Companion Animal Veterinary Refresher
Boost your knowledge, skills, and confidence with the NZVA's comprehensive Companion Animal Veterinary Refresher. With 22 modules to choose from, you can build a programme that suits your needs.
- 12 months access, so you can complete it at your own pace.
- 10–15 hours of learning material.
- material that has been curated and delivered by veterinary specialists or knowledge experts.
- a variety of resources, including notes, interactive presentations, quizzes, and case studies.
- content that reflects cases you’re likely to encounter in practice.
Who should enrol in the Companion Animal Veterinary Refresher?
This self-directed programme is designed for veterinarians who want to refresh their knowledge and boost their confidence in companion animal practice.
This may include veterinarians who:
- have recently graduated.
- are returning to clinical practice after an extended leave.
- want to transition to mixed or companion animal practice.
- only work with companion animals occasionally.
- mentor companion animal veterinarians.
- are relocating to New Zealand from overseas.
Why refresh your skills?
Retraining is important for veterinarians returning to clinical practice after time away, and for those wanting to transition to a new area of practice. Through the Companion Animal Veterinary Refresher, you can:
- boost your confidence in companion animal practice.
- update your clinical knowledge.
- sharpen your practical skills.
- stay up-to-date with best practices.
- ensure patient safety.
- build client trust.
- improve communication with clients and colleagues.
- understand your ethical and legal responsibilities.
- improve patient outcomes.
- stay competitive.
- reduce complication risks.
- support long-term patient health.
- create more career opportunities.
- improve work and career satisfaction.