Rural Animal Health
Discover how to work with and care for rural animals. If you're interested in rural veterinary skills, we have plenty of exciting study options to kickstart your career.
Otago Polytechnic offers a variety of hands-on programmes in rural animal health and veterinary support.
Study online from anywhere in Aotearoa New Zealand and gain practical skills through block courses and clinic placements
Our programmes are designed to equip you with industry-relevant, work-ready skills that will enable you to contribute meaningfully to the agricultural and veterinary sectors.
Our graduates are highly regarded for their professionalism, technical abilities and industry-ready skills. You'll graduate with the confidence, experience, and technical knowledge to support rural animal welfare, as well as a deep understanding of rural animal health, and play a valuable role in supporting New Zealand’s vital agricultural sector.
Rural Animal Health qualifications
Animal Healthcare and Farming
This programme is designed to provide a clear, industry-relevant pathway for those wishing to start a career as a Rural Animal Veterinary Technician. As a graduate you will work directly and indirectly with veterinarians in rural practice to meet the healthcare needs of our primary production animals.Duration
2 Years Full-time
4 Years Part-time
Delivery
Flexible facilitated
Career potential
Rural Animal Technician
Animal Healthcare and Farming
Designed to create a training pathway for those wanting a rewarding career as an Animal Healthcare Assistant, this new programme recognises the role as distinct from a Veterinary Nurse or Veterinary Technician.Duration
1 Year Full-time
2 Years Part-time
Delivery
Flexible facilitated
Career potential
Animal Healthcare Assistant
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