Animal Technology Internships
Students studying towards Wintec animal technology qualifications are available for work placements while they study. This opportunity provides them with learning opportunities in a work-based environment to apply their skills within the companion and large animals’ industry. Our students are motivated and ready to work with on-going access from our support team.
Previous industry providers include veterinary clinics, farms and equine facilities. We recognise and acknowledge the support from the following organisations: Hamilton Zoo, Waikato After hours, SPCA, and Hamilton City Councils.
Animal Care
Your student will:
- Be committed to spending 1 day a week in an animal-based facility at times suitable to both the student and employer.
- This gives students the opportunity to work towards being work-ready upon graduating.
Veterinary Nursing Assistant
Your student will:
- Be committed to spending 90 hours with you in your facility or 150 hours in your veterinary clinic.
- Have covered basic theory for at least 6 weeks.
Rural Animal Technician
Your student will:
- Be committed to spending up to 40 hours with you on your farm or 200 hours in your veterinary clinic.
- Have covered basic theory for at least 6 weeks.
- Between May and June, have 5 consecutive weeks to complete seasonal dry cow therapy and teat sealing.
Veterinary Nursing
Your student will:
- Be committed to spending up to 250 hours with you in your veterinary clinic.
- Have covered advanced theory for a least 4 weeks.
