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03/09/2026

Looking to build your nutrition knowledge? 🐾

The WSAVA and Purina Institute’s Food for Thought With Fresh Perspectives webinar series continues in 2026, with three live sessions still to come covering chronic enteropathy, gastrointestinal disease, and hydrolyzed diets in dermatology.

A great opportunity for veterinary professionals interested in evidence-based nutrition education.

📚 Hosted by WSAVA and Purina Institute. Check their website for details and registration.
🔗 https://loom.ly/VbzY6Cg

31/08/2026

💙 Did you know? Your NZVNA membership includes access to TELUS Health!

Your wellbeing matters, and one of the many benefits of being an NZVNA member is free access to TELUS Health, a confidential support service designed to help you through life’s challenges.

TELUS Health offers:
✨ Confidential counselling
✨ Mental health and wellbeing support
✨ Financial and legal guidance
✨ Work-life resources and practical advice
✨ 24/7 access whenever you need it

Whether you’re navigating a difficult time, looking for advice, or simply want someone to talk to, support is just a phone call or click away.

Being a veterinary professional can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be demanding. Remember, you don’t have to face those challenges alone.

For more information on how to access TELUS Health, visit the Member Benefits section of our website or send us an email at [email protected] 💌

30/08/2026

📣 SAVE THE DATE! 🐾❤️

Vet Nurse Awareness Week is back! 🎉
Join us from 5–9 October 2026 as we celebrate the incredible veterinary nurses and technicians who are Powered by Passion. 💙

Now is the perfect time to start thinking about how you’ll celebrate with your team and recognise the amazing people who make such a difference every day! 🥰

Stay tuned for more information and ways to get involved. Let’s make one to remember! ✨

28/08/2026

It’s Fun Scrub Friday! 👏🐾
Fun scrubs have been taking over vet clinics lately, and honestly… we’re here for it! 🌈✨

From cute prints to colourful patterns, we want to see what you’re wearing on the floor! 👀

📸 Share your fun scrub pics in the comments or send them to us via DM ✨ let’s celebrate the personality our vet nursing teams bring to the clinic! 💚

27/08/2026

✨ And then there were three! ✨

After receiving more than 40 incredible nominations from veterinary nurses across New Zealand, our judging panel had the difficult task of selecting this year’s Vet Nurse of the Year finalists.

A huge congratulations to our three finalists, and to every veterinary nurse who was nominated. Being recognised by your peers is a wonderful achievement and a reflection of the dedication, compassion, and professionalism you bring to our profession every day.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit a nomination and share the stories of the outstanding veterinary nurses making a difference in clinics and communities across the country.

The winner of the 2026 Vet Nurse of the Year Award will be announced on Friday 9 October, at the conclusion of Vet Nurse Appreciation Week. 🏆

Join us in congratulating our finalists in the comments below! 👏🐾

26/08/2026

Something special is coming… 👀✨

We’ve been working behind the scenes on a little something to celebrate the incredible members who have been part of our association for many years. 💙

We’re not quite ready to reveal all the details just yet… but here’s a little sneak peek! 👀

20/08/2026

📖 Have you checked out our new journal yet?

Our journal has had a fresh new look and a new name: The Vet Nurse Lens! ✨ The first issue under our new branding was released back in June, with plenty of great reads for our veterinary nursing community.

Haven’t had a chance to check it out yet? Head to our website for instructions on how to access the journal through your member benefits. 💙

https://loom.ly/ahWAsbg

Happy reading! 🐾📚

18/08/2026

🎉 Nominations for Vet Nurse of the Year are officially CLOSED! 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate an incredible vet nurse this year. 💙 We’ve received so many impressive nominations, and it’s been wonderful to see the recognition and appreciation for the amazing nurses in our profession.

Now it’s over to our judging panel to work through all the nominations and select this year’s finalists… 👀

We’re looking forward to celebrating this year’s finalists and the incredible nurses who have been nominated. 🏆✨

14/08/2026

🎉 Our new website is LIVE! 🎉

We’ve been working behind the scenes, and we’re so excited to finally share our shiny new website with you! ✨

With a fresh new look, easier navigation and information that’s simpler to find, we hope you’ll love exploring it as much as we do.

Whether you’re looking for education, events, membership information, resources or the latest NZVNA news, it’s all just a little easier to find now. 💻🐾

👉 Head over to www.nzvna.org.nz and have a look around!

We’d love to know what you think! 💙

12/08/2026

🚨 2 DAYS TO GO! 🚨

There’s only 2 days left to nominate someone for Vet Nurse of the Year! 🐾

Think of the vet nurse who constantly goes the extra mile, supports those around them, advocates for their patients and brings passion to what they do.

Who deserves to be recognised? 💙

Nominate them before nominations close!

🔗 https://loom.ly/INaIaTg

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