Like humans, animals are susceptible to a variety of illnesses and diseases. Veterinary nursing programs give students the knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose and treat animals. Programs may teach general veterinary nursing skills, and they may also cover specialized veterinary subjects.

New Zealand is a country of stunning and diverse natural beauty. Kiwi are not only one of the national symbols – the others being the silver fern leaf and koru – but also the name New Zealanders usually call themselves. Overseas students will need to pay the full tuition fees and their own living costs while studying at a New Zealand institution.