该课程面向已完成新西兰动物技术证书（5级）兽医护理助理课程并希望成为兽医护士的候选人。该计划的学生将在临床环境中培养一系列伴侣动物的护理，管理，处理和护理的高级技能。学生将学习管理患者和客户，并在临床兽医实践的所有方面遵循规程。该计划包括240个小时的工作经验。该计划还包括240小时的工作经验（除了获得新西兰动物技术证书（第5级）的时间以外），还将为毕业生做好就业准备。
This programme is open to candidates who have completed the New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Level 5) Veterinary Nursing Assistant strand and wish to become a veterinary nurse. Students in this programme will develop advanced skills in the care, management, handling, and nursing of a range of companion animals in a clinical environment. Students will learn to manage patients and clients, and follow protocols in all aspects of clinical veterinary practice. Students will get daily opportunities to care for and handle companion animals in a purpose-built Wintec facility that houses commonly kept companion animals. They will also gain exposure to the on-site vet clinic while studying. The programme includes 240 hours of work experience (in addition to the hours on the New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Level 5)) and will prepare graduates for employment.