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Know the Difference Allied Veterinary Professional Regulatory Council or New Zealand Veterinary Nursing Association NEW ZEALA...

Know the Difference Allied Veterinary Professional Regulatory Council or New Zealand Veterinary Nursing Association NEW ZEALAND VETERINARY NURSING ASSOCIATION Purpose A working committee of NZVNA tasked with progressing A not for profit membership organisation with our primary regulation for veterinary nurses and allied professionals. focus on the interests of the veterinary nursing profession. Aims to protect animal welfare and the public interest by Professional and Industry leadership and support. ensuring veterinary nurses and allied professionals are fit Representation for veterinary nurses, veterinary to practice. technologists and other allied veterinary professionals. Aims to become an independent statutory regulatory body Membership is voluntary. by way of a change to the Veterinary Act. Lead by veterinary nurses and allied veterinary professionals. Registration is currently voluntary but may become a statutory requirement with a law change. Member Support and Standards of Practice Maintains the Register of Veterinary Nurses and Allied Provides a Guide to Professional Practice. Veterinary Professionals. Assists its members to meet/exceed the required Sets the Code of Conduct. professional standards. Sets scopes of practice. Provides wage recommendations. Sets minimum standards for registration and fitness to practice. Provides advice around conditions of employment. Issues Practicing Certificates (future). Human Resources and Health and Safety support. Education Sets and maintains professional and educational Publishes the New Zealand Veterinary Nurse journal. standards including graduate competencies and skills. Produces the NZVNA conferences, seminars, newsletters. Assists the Workforce Development Council with Promotes continuing professional development (CPD) qualification development and education programme opportunities. approvals. Provides an online CPD recording system for members. Sets and maintains standards for continuing professional development including accreditation of CPD programmes. Provides quality assurance of CPD to support members through our Accredited CPD program. Engages with the profession, the veterinary sector, and the public on AVPRC’s role, responsibilities, and regulatory Connects members with colleagues nationally and issues. internationally. Professional Practice Receives, assesses, and manages complaints about the Provides professional advice, and industry advocacy. practice of individual veterinary nurses and allied Can decline or remove membership if required. veterinary professionals. Collaborates with AVPRC on prevention, early intervention and Can decline or remove registration if standards are not met. support strategies with our Vitae program. Further information www.avprc.org.nz www.nzvna.org.nz