Programme Overview
A taste for the wild side? At UCOL you will discover the rich rewards of working with animals. Our graduates have been approved to work in a BESTPracticeTM accredited veterinary clinic. This Diploma opens the door to a broad range of animal health careers - from vet clinics, zoos, animal shelters, pet shops, wildlife parks, laboratories to agricultural and animal health sales. At UCOL you get both fantastic learning support – with a ratio of two students to one lecturer for clinical rotation - and real life experience in a vet clinic. In addition, each year you receive real life experience with placement in a vet clinic for 5-7 weeks. The programme may be studied full-time in two years, part-time, or by distance learning, providing an opportunity to up-skill for those working in the industry desiring a qualification.
Distance Learning options are also available. Click here to find out more.
Programme
Diploma in Veterinary Nursing - Level 6
Study Options / Duration
Full-time. Part-time and distance learning options available
,
2 Years
Campuses
Palmerston North
Fees
Domestic $5,541.66 per yearInternational $16,322 per year
Palmerston North
22 January 2013 - 6 December 2013 - Year 1
22 January 2013 - 22 November 2013 - Year 2
If you prefer Distance learning there will be four intakes in 2013 starting either January, April, July or October.
These are an estimation of the general times:
Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm. Some classes may go on to 5pm.
Allow 20 hours in class and an additional 20 hours lecturer directed learning a week on average.
Year One - Please click 
here to view timetable information
Year Two - Please click here to view timetable information
Textbooks
Basic or scientific calculator
Protective overalls, polycotton, long sleeved, zipfront, blue or dark coloured; cost approx $40.00.
Gumboots, cost depends on quality Optional for clinical placements/rotations
Stethoscope. Cost $30-45 depending on quality.
Small scissors. Cost $22 depending on quality.
Transport and accommodation costs for clinical placements.
Printing and Photocopying
Work Experience/Clinical Uniform:
Your course fee provides you with two UCOL polo shirts. The Programme Leader manages the purchasing of these. As well as the UCOL polo shirts, your uniform consists of navy or black
trousers. THIS DOES NOT MEAN JEANS. Costs vary depending where purchased. In addition a plain dark coloured long sleeved top may be worn instead of the polo shirt in cold conditions.
Note: Your course fee does not include the trousers or long sleeved top.
UCOL has an Admission and Conversation process to make sure you are studying at a level you are prepared for. The aim is to help you find the right level of study and educational pathway for you to succeed at UCOL. For more information please download and read the
UCOL Admission Guide.