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NZ Certificate in Animal Management (Companion Animals) [Level 4]
Make your Passion for Animals your Career
Turn your passion for companion animals into a rewarding career by studying the New Zealand Certificate in Animal Healthcare Assisting (Level 4) with a strand in Companion Animals. This hands-on programme will equip you with the skills and knowledge to provide healthcare support to companion animals in veterinary clinics, boarding facilities, animal shelters, and other animal care environments.
You will learn essential practical skills in areas such as patient handling, infection control, diagnostic assistance, surgical support, husbandry, and client communication. Graduates will be capable of working safely and ethically within animal healthcare teams, helping to ensure high standards of animal welfare and operational excellence.
Career Opportunities and Outcomes
Graduates of this programme may gain employment as:
- Veterinary Healthcare Assistants
- Animal Care Assistants in animal shelters, boarding facilities, or pet stores
- Support staff within veterinary practices
- Animal Welfare Support Workers
Study pathways may include:
- NZ Diploma in Veterinary Nursing [Level 6]
- Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing [Level 7]
Outline
The New Zealand Certificate in Animal Healthcare Assisting (Companion Animals) [Level 4] prepares students to assist veterinary and animal care professionals by developing skills in patient care, animal husbandry, healthcare support, and client communication. The programme places a strong emphasis on infection control, legislative compliance, and ethical, professional behaviour in animal healthcare environments.
Dates
Starts February
Entry
Entry Requirements
Subjects include:
- Companion Animal Professionalism and Infection Control
- Companion Animal Anatomy & Physiology
- Introduction to Companion Animal Husbandry & Behaviour
- Companion Animal Practicum 1
- Companion Animal Health and Hygiene
- Companion Animal Clinical Assistance
- Companion Animal Preparation for Practice
- Companion Animal Practicum 2
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Scholarships
EIT offers a variety of scholarships across various subjects and programme levels. Some scholarships are based on your age, some are specific to the subject you want to study. Not all scholarships are based on your academic ability and anyone wanting to study should investigate what scholarships are available to them.
You can find a list of EIT scholarships here however there are many more scholarships offered nationally. Information about these is on an database called “givME”. givME is accessible at EIT or at some public libraries. If you would like to come to EIT to look through the giveME database don’t hesitate to contact scholarships@eit.ac.nz or call in for a chat.