Yes, provided you meet Studylink eligibilty requirements. You will need to apply through Studylink. We’re happy to assist successful course applicants with their student loan applications.
Yes, our blended online programme is full time, studied at home and in clinic with block courses held in our Auckland classroom.
Absolutely! We welcome applicants looking for a career change, a fresh start, or simply a chance to pursue your passion for animal health. You won’t be alone—up to 40% of our students per year come from unrelated industries or life stages.
Each application is assessed individually. While prior study (secondary or tertiary) is recommended to meet entry requirements, we encourage you to contact us to discuss options for us to help guide your next steps.
Yes, for classroom-based learning, we will organise all your clinic placements for Year 1.
Year 2 students and online blended learners are required to find their own clinic placement.
Yes. All assignments need to be computer generated so we expect students to be comfortable with programmes like Microsoft Word. You will also need access to the internet for research, online learning, timetables and more. We strongly recommend students have a laptop as some tests are done online during class time.
Yes you can generally work overseas but there are different rules for every country. In the UK, you can work as an unlisted nurse and be employed in a veterinary practice with the provision that no schedule 3 work is carried out. There is an application process to become listed. The NZ Veterinary Nursing Association has more information on this. You can work in Australia, but there is no mutual recognition of overseas qualifications. The Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia can provide more information. We recommend you contact the relevant country’s official veterinary nursing association to find out all details.
Vet Nurse Plus does not offer any foundation level programmes.
If you wish to complete a basic study refresher, we recommend that you research foundation programmes which include study in English, Mathematics and Science as these are the subjects we take into consideration for our school leaver applicants.
Another option is the New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care, level 3. Various institutions offer this programme.
If you wish to check the suitability of a foundation programme, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Yes. Vet Nurse Plus are a registered Private Training Establishment (PTE) with NZQA and we deliver approved and accredited programmes. We have also received a Category 1 review, the best possible.
Yes, international students must be 18 years old to apply. Please refer to International Students for more details
