Vet Support
Empowering veterinarians and veterinary teams to thrive and build fulfilling, healthy careers.
Vet Support is the New Zealand Veterinary Association's dedicated wellness initiative designed to empower veterinarians and veterinary teams to flourish in their careers and lead healthy, rewarding lives. By integrating individual and organisational wellbeing, Vet Support serves as the trusted, go-to platform for mental health and wellness resources. Embedded in the three pillars of Prevent, Promote, and Protect, we aim to foster a thriving veterinary profession through proactive support and practical solutions.
Where to get help
Mentorloop (Mentoring Programme)
Counselling
Online Resources and Webinars
NZVA Online Courses
Empowering veterinary mental health
Fostering collective growth for great community impact.
Online and available all year.
Wellbeing and resilience for the veterinary profession
Fundamental skills required to thrive in the complex veterinary environment.
Online and available all year.
Professional skills for veterinary teams
Learn techniques that promote team and workplace effectiveness, and develop your own workplace wellness plan.
Online and available all year.
Mentoring Training
A programme aimed at supporting mentors and mentees to have successful mentorship partnerships.