Vet Services

Veterinary Nursing Scholarship

Veterinary Nursing Scholarship Overview

Vet Services Hawkes Bay and Vet Services Dannevirke are proud to announce the criteria for our 2024 Veterinary Nursing scholarships.

Our scholarships are open to all students studying either full time or part time and who are studying a NZ Certificate in Animal Technology (level 5), a Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (level 6), or their Bachelor in Veterinary Nursing (level 7).

 

To be eligible the student:

  • Will be a New Zealand citizen or New Zealand permanent resident
  • Be committed to undertake practical work experience at one of our Vet Services clinics (Napier, Hastings, Waipukurau, or Dannevirke).
  • Not currently employed by another veterinary clinic
  • Be willing to spend a one-off day of volunteer practical work experience at one of our clinics as part of the application process
  • Be willing to attend an interview if required
  • Have a great work ethic, show initiative, be proactive and a team player

WHAT WE OFFER

Certificate in Animal Technology Students

  • The opportunity to earn as you learn during your practical work experience at one of our clinics. This is available for multiple students
  • A letter of reference following placement.

 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing Students 

·        A one off $1,500 scholarship towards study fees for one student and a guaranteed minimum of four weeks practical work placement at one of our clinics

·        The opportunity to earn as you learn during your practical work experience at one of our clinics. This is available for multiple students

·        A letter of reference following placement

The possibility to enter into part or full time employment upon completion of your course. 

Bachelor in Veterinary Nursing Students

·        A one off $2,000 scholarship towards study fees for one student and a guaranteed minimum of four weeks practical work placement at one of our clinics

·        The opportunity to earn as you learn during your practical work experience at one of our clinics. This is available for multiple students

·        A letter of reference following placement

 

·        The possibility to enter into part or full time employment upon completion of your course.  

Applications must include:

  • Your CV
  • Proof of course acceptance
  • A reference from current or previous education institute tutor (if applicable)
  • Two referees either work or personal with contact details
  • A brief statement as to why you wish to pursue a career in veterinary nursing
  • Details of any other scholarships or awards of which you are in receipt
  • All other field must be completed on the application form

Applicant must be able to present themselves for an interview if deemed necessary by the scholarship committee.

All enquiries email:

Applications open 1st November 2023 and close 29th February 2024.

Shortlisted applicants may be invited to attend an interview, these will commence throughout March and all applicants will be notified of the outcome by the start of April 2024.

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Terms and conditions please note:

  • All scholarship recipients are chosen at the discretion of the Vet Services Hawkes Bay group scholarship selection panel
  • Successful applicants will be awarded their scholarship funds in two split payments. First payment upon acceptance, second following your first four week placement within one of our clinics
  • If completing ‘earn as you learn’ paid practical work you will receive a set hourly rate and you will be required to undertake a health & safety induction within the clinic
  • A casual contract must be signed prior to you commencing your paid practical work experience
  • If you withdraw from study, you’re no longer eligible for the remaining scholarship funds.
  • Study to be completed through an approved New Zealand tertiary educational provider