NZVNA

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24/06/2026

✨ Thank You to Our Outgoing Executive Committee Members ✨

As we come to the end of another year, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to four incredible members of our Executive Committee who are stepping down from their roles: Steph, Yani, Wendy, and Ellie.

Each of them has brought their own unique strengths, knowledge, passion, and dedication to the NZVNA. From advocating for our profession and supporting our members, to contributing countless volunteer hours behind the scenes, their impact has been significant and deeply appreciated.

The NZVNA is fortunate to be supported by volunteers who generously give their time and expertise, and we are incredibly grateful for everything Steph, Yani, Wendy, and Ellie have contributed during their time on the committee.

Please join us in thanking them for their service and wishing them all the very best in their future endeavours. 💙🐾

22/06/2026

🎉 The countdown is over! Conference Week is here! 🎉

We can’t wait to welcome veterinary nurses from across Aotearoa to connect, learn, be inspired, and celebrate our amazing profession together.

Safe travels to everyone making their way to conference this week. We are so excited to see familiar faces, meet new friends, and make this year’s event one to remember! 💙

21/06/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our NZVNA Awards Dinner Giveaway winners! 🎉

A huge congratulations to Jess Robertson and Michelle Martin who have each won 2 tickets to attend the NZVNA Awards Dinner next Tuesday evening at the Auckland Art Gallery! 🥂✨

Unfortunately, we’re unable to contact you via Messenger, so if you see this post, please send us a DM with your email address so our administration team can get in touch and arrange your tickets.

Thank you to everyone who entered — we loved seeing who you’d bring along for the evening! 🐾💙

19/06/2026

🎉 WIN 2 TICKETS TO THE NZVNA AWARDS DINNER! 🎉

We’re giving away 2 prizes of 2 tickets to the NZVNA Awards Dinner, taking place at 7:00pm next Tuesday at the Auckland Art Gallery.

✨ To enter:
💙 Be a current NZVNA member
💙 Tag the friend you’d bring along if you won
💙 Make sure you’re able to arrange your own transport to and from the venue

⏰ Entries open now and close at 8:00pm on Sunday.
🏆 Two lucky winners will each receive 2 tickets to join us for an evening of celebration, recognition, and connecting with fellow veterinary nursing professionals.

Good luck! 🍀

17/06/2026

🐴 Speaker Announcement – Bonny Millar 🐴

We’re thrilled to welcome Bonny Millar to the NZVNA Conference 2026, where she will be presenting multiple sessions in the Equine Nursing Stream.

With more than 40 years of experience in equine referral and university settings across the USA and UK, Bonny is a highly respected leader in equine veterinary nursing. Her expertise spans critical care, wound management, neonatology, education, and professional development, and she has played a pivotal role in advancing equine veterinary nursing training and standards internationally.

A published author, lecturer, former President of the British Veterinary Nursing Association, and editor of the recently published Handbook of Wound Management for Equine Nurses and Vet Techs, Bonny brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience that equine nurses won’t want to miss.

Join us in giving Bonny a warm NZVNA welcome! 💙

16/06/2026

Happy National Volunteer Week! 💙

This week, we want to recognise and celebrate the incredible volunteers who make the New Zealand Veterinary Nursing Association possible.

Our Executive Committee is made up entirely of dedicated volunteers who generously give their time, energy, expertise, and passion alongside their own careers and personal commitments. Countless hours go on behind the scenes to support our profession and ensure our members have access to valuable benefits and opportunities.

From organising our Annual Conference, scholarships, grants, awards, and professional development opportunities, to providing member support and access to free counselling services, their commitment helps make a real difference to veterinary nurses across Aotearoa.

To our Executive Committee members, thank you for everything you do. Your dedication, leadership, and passion for veterinary nursing do not go unnoticed, and we are incredibly grateful for the impact you have on our profession. 💙

14/06/2026

🎉 Nominations are officially OPEN! 🎉

The search for the 2026 Vet Nurse of the Year has begun, and this year’s theme is ✨ Powered by Passion ✨

With Dottie back as our favourite mascot and biggest cheerleader 🐶💛, we’re celebrating the veterinary nurses whose passion drives everything they do.. from patient advocacy and client care to supporting their teams and advancing the profession.

Do you know a veterinary nurse who consistently goes above and beyond? Someone whose dedication, compassion, and passion deserve recognition?

Now is the perfect time to celebrate them. ✨

📣 Nominate yourself or an incredible colleague for the 2026 Vet Nurse of the Year award.

📅 Nominations close: August 14 2026
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14/06/2026

📣 Research Participants Wanted – Veterinary Nurse Leaders in Aotearoa/New Zealand

We’re sharing this opportunity on behalf of an independent researcher completing a Master’s thesis.

Calling all veterinary nurse leaders in Aotearoa/New Zealand!
Share your voice — be part of NZ-based research exploring the transition from nurse to leader.

Are you a qualified veterinary nurse who has transitioned into a head nurse or practice management role? I’d love to hear about your experiences!

I’m conducting research for my Master’s thesis exploring how stepping into leadership roles influences the professional identity of veterinary nurses in Aotearoa/New Zealand. This study aims to better understand the challenges, support systems, and key experiences involved in this transition.

Who can take part?
Veterinary nurses currently working in head nurse or practice management roles in New Zealand.

What’s involved?

Complete a short participant questionnaire.
If eligible, take part in a confidential online interview.
Your insights will remain anonymous and contribute to a better understanding of leadership within our profession.

Why take part?

This is a chance to share your story, support future veterinary nurse leaders, and be part of meaningful research in Aotearoa.
If you’re interested, click the link below to learn more and complete the questionnaire:
🔗 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/avXZ9x0x51

13/06/2026

🌟 Meet Angela Chapman 🌟

Join us on Wellness Day (Tuesday) at Conference 2026 as Angela Chapman shares her expertise on leadership and wellbeing in veterinary nursing.

With more than 25 years of experience across clinical nursing, leadership, management, and education, Angela is passionate about supporting the wellbeing, growth, and sustainability of the veterinary nursing profession. Having recently completed a PhD exploring how workplaces can reduce burnout in veterinary nursing teams, she brings a wealth of knowledge, practical insights, and evidence-based strategies to her sessions.

Angela is also the 2026 Mental Health Ambassador for the Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia, making her a speaker you won’t want to miss.

💙 Invest in yourself, your wellbeing, and your future as a veterinary nurse.
📅 Join us on Tuesday’s Wellness Day at NZVNA Conference 2026.

12/06/2026

✨ 2026 Angela Payne Award Winner ✨

Congratulations to Zoe Newton for winning the 2026 Angela Payne Award for her article, Greyhound Anaesthesia, published in the New Zealand Veterinary Nursing Journal.

This award celebrates excellence in veterinary nursing writing and recognises the dedication, knowledge, and effort that goes into sharing valuable insights with our profession.

Join us in congratulating Zoe on this fantastic achievement! 👏🏆🐾

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