Where Can I Find Online Veterinary Nursing CPD in Australia?

Between busy shifts, unexpected admissions and everything else that happens in a veterinary workplace, finding time for professional development can be a challenge. The good news? You don’t have to spend your days off travelling to a conference to keep learning. There are plenty of ways to build your veterinary nursing knowledge online, including recorded webinars you can watch when it suits you.

Whether you’re working towards your AVNAT CPD requirements or simply want to feel more confident at work, here’s what to look for when choosing online veterinary nursing education in Australia.

What online CPD options are available for veterinary nurses?

Online professional development can take several forms. Live webinars let you ask questions and learn alongside other veterinary professionals. Recorded webinars give you more flexibility when your roster changes. Online conferences and focused education sessions can help you explore a subject in more depth.

Different options suit different people. If you love asking questions in real time, a live session might be ideal. If you work rotating shifts, cover weekends or want to revisit a difficult concept, recorded learning may fit your life better.

Where should I look for reputable veterinary nursing webinars?

A useful starting point is the Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia (VNCA) CPD calendar, together with information about AVNAT CPD eligibility. You can also explore education offered by veterinary nursing education providers and professional organisations, checking the presenter, topic and intended audience before enrolling.

The Australian College of Veterinary Nursing (ACVN) offers online veterinary nursing education through VetNurse.Study, including a searchable library of 200+ recorded webinars. Topics span everyday nursing practice and more specialised areas, so you can choose something relevant to your current work or a subject you’d like to understand better.

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What if I want to explore a topic in more depth?

A webinar is an excellent way to explore a subject, refresh your knowledge or pick up ideas you can use at work. But sometimes you want more than a single presentation. That’s where a veterinary nursing short course can be a better fit.

ACVN’s online short courses take you further into a chosen topic, with structured learning materials, activities to check your understanding and support from Nurse Educators. They’re designed for veterinary nurses who want to develop more in-depth knowledge and build confidence applying it to patient care. Subjects include anaesthesia, emergency nursing, animal nutrition, welfare and more.

ACVN short courses are non-accredited professional development options, rather than nationally recognised qualifications. You can check the details of each short course, including its AVNAT points, before enrolling.

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How do I know whether an online webinar earns AVNAT CPD points?

Don’t assume that every webinar automatically qualifies. Before committing your time, check whether the activity is eligible under the current AVNAT rules and whether the provider explains how many points are available.

The VNCA provides guidance on the types of activities that qualify and the evidence you may need to retain. If you’re considering a webinar on VetNurse.Study, check that individual webinar’s page in Academy for its AVNAT points and completion requirements. Most webinars in our recorded library carry AVNAT CPD recognition, but the allocation and requirements can differ.

For more detail, see our guide to veterinary nursing CPD, AVNAT points and certificates.

What should I look for before choosing a CPD webinar?

A good webinar should be worth the hour you spend on it. Think about more than the topic title. Who is presenting? Is the information relevant to your patients and responsibilities? Will you learn something you can put into practice? Is the AVNAT recognition clearly explained, if you need points?

For example, if you’re regularly involved in anaesthesia, you might want to sharpen your knowledge of patient monitoring and recovery. If you enjoy emergency nursing, a triage or critical-care topic might help you think more confidently under pressure. If you’re working in a shelter or caring for a broad range of animals, behaviour, welfare and handling topics may be more useful.

It can also help to mix familiar topics with unfamiliar ones. Revisiting an area you use every day can strengthen your foundations; trying something new can expand what you bring to your team.

Are recorded webinars a good option for shift-working veterinary nurses?

Absolutely. One of the biggest advantages of recorded learning is that it doesn’t depend on having the right evening free. You can choose a time when you can concentrate, rather than trying to squeeze a live event between late finishes and early starts.

VetNurse.Study’s webinar memberships are designed to give you access to a broad recorded library. Instead of choosing your next professional development topic only because it happens to be scheduled when you’re available, you can browse what interests you and work through it at a pace that suits your life.

Do I need to be studying at ACVN to access VetNurse.Study?

No. VetNurse.Study welcomes veterinary nurses who want to continue learning, regardless of where they completed their qualifications with ACVN or another education provider. The recorded webinar library is available through webinar memberships, with individual webinar access where offered.

For people who are earlier in their careers, VetNurse Study Club is a different learning option for aspiring, new and student veterinary nurses. It focuses on practical nursing skills, live educator tutorials and tutorial replays rather than the recorded CPD webinar library.

Choose learning you’ll actually use

CPD shouldn’t be a last-minute hunt for points. It is an opportunity to become more capable, ask better questions and bring fresh ideas back to your patients and colleagues. You might discover a better approach to a familiar task or finally make sense of a topic that has always felt complicated.

Start by exploring the subjects that interest you. Check each webinar’s page in Academy for AVNAT points and completion details, then choose the membership that gives you the access you need.

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Frequently asked questions about online veterinary nursing CPD

Can veterinary nurses complete CPD online in Australia?

Yes. Eligible online webinars and other approved education activities can contribute to AVNAT CPD requirements. Check the current VNCA rules and each activity’s recognition before counting points.

Are live webinars better than recorded webinars?

Neither is automatically better. Live webinars offer real-time interaction, while recorded webinars make it easier to learn around a changing roster. Choose the format that helps you engage with the material and meet any applicable CPD requirements.

Where do I find the AVNAT points for a VetNurse.Study webinar?

Open the individual webinar’s page in Academy to check its AVNAT points and completion requirements.

Can I access more than one webinar with a membership?

Yes. Our webinar memberships provide access to the standard recorded webinar library, subject to the terms of the membership you choose. Browse the webinar catalogue to see what’s available.

Where can I check official AVNAT CPD requirements?

See the VNCA’s AVNAT CPD information and current CPD Policy.