Member Services

There are various benefits of becoming a member of the NZVNA that make it worthwhile if you are currently in the veterinary nurse industry, benefits include: Reduced registration rates for the annual NZVNA conference and continuing education seminars

• the chance to meet other Veterinary Nurses - make new friends, renew old friendships. Particularly important if you live in one of the smaller towns and many of you do.
• discuss cases and how you do things in your Clinic – we all have useful information to pass on
• Access to the members' only section of the NZVNA web site
• Membership includes subscription to the New Zealand Veterinary Nursing Journal, bringing you four copies a year
• Information on current issues relating to Veterinary Nurses and associated professions
• Representation and support from the Association
• Advice and support on employment and health and safety issues
• Access to surveys and questionnaires relating to the future of Veterinary Nursing
• Reduced cost on the services of the Veterinary Employment Agency
• Representatives on the ANTECH board and the NZ Companion Animal Council
• SciQuest library for Veterinary Nurses
• Vet Nurses in Stress
• Wage guideline recommendation

The membership form available on this website is the only valid application form and replaces all previous versions from the Journal or other sources.  The Association emails members with updates and a privacy option has been included on the form. If you would like an information pack or have any questions regarding membership, please contact the Membership Secretary, Anne Lascelles, vetnurse@ihug.co.nz

  Membership Application form - November 2009

NZVNA membership is open to Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Technicians resident outside of New Zealand

  Overseas Membership Application form - January 2010

It is also important if you are already currently a member to keep our files up to date, You can now update your contact details by logging in to the Members Zone, clicking on the 'My Account' tab and then the edit button.  If you have any difficulties, there is a contact phone number or you can email vetnurse@ihug.co.nz  A guide to the process is available on request.