Annual Practicing Certificate Application Form 2026

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Public register and information sharing

By submitting this application, you are agreeing to the Allied Veterinary Professional Regulatory Council (AVPRC) using your information for the purposes of establishing and maintaining your registration and voluntary regulation.

You consent to your name, registration number, qualification, and year that you qualified being included in the AVPRC register and published on the AVPRC website.

Your information, including your email address, will not be used for marketing or shared with any other entity or person. You can withdraw from the register and have your information removed by emailing register@avprc.org.nz.

This information complies with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.
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Full Name* This field is required.List your full name as it will appears on the register. If your name has changed from that listed on the register, please supply proof of your name change in the next two pages.
First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
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Alternate NamesIf your name/surname differs from that on the register, or you are now practicing under a different name/surname (including a married or maiden name), list this below and supply proof of your name change on the next page. If you don't have any alternate names, leave this field blank.
First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
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Proof of Name Change File UploadIf you have a name change, you will need to supply proof uploaded here. Suitable proof is a photo of your passport or driver's licence. This information will be used only to verify your identity and eligibility for registration. Leave this blank if it does not apply to you.
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Email address* This field is required.List your permanent email address below so that we can contact you if we require more information to process your application (We recommend using your permanent email address, not a work email, so that we can contact you about your registration if you change jobs in the future). By listing your email below, you are consenting to the AVPRC contacting you if required.
example@example.com
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Email Newsletter* This field is required.The AVPRC occasionally sends out email newsletters related to registration and regulation. If you would like to be included, indicate 'yes' below. If you do NOT wish to be added to this email list, please indicate 'no' below.
Yes
No
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Contact Phone Number* This field is required.Please list your contact phone number. This number will only be used if we need information to process your application or maintain your registration, and we cannot reach you by email. This will not be shown on the public register.
Contact phone number
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Change in QualificationIf you have had a change in qualification (e.g. previously held a Diploma in Veterinary Nursing and have since completed a Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing) or completed another qualification relevant to the veterinary industry and want this added to the register please upload a copy of your new qualification here.
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Scope of Practice* This field is required.From 1st April 2026 I intend to primarily use the following title:
Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT).
Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT)
Listed Veterinary Nursing Assistant (LVNA)
Listed Rural Animal Technician (LRAT)
Registered Rural Animal Technician (RRAT)
Registered Veterinary Nurse (or Technician) Specialist (RVNS or RVTS)
I will be using two titles as listed above
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Intension to Work* This field is required.From 1st April 2026 I intend to primarily:
Work in New Zealand in clinical practice
Work in New Zealand in a non-clinical role (education, industry, government)
Work overseas in the veterinary sector (clinical or non-clinical role)
I do not intend to work in the veterinary sector in 2026 however I would still like to remain on the Register.
Other
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Fitness to Practice - ConductAre you the subject of any investigation related to integrity and/or misconduct in a workplace, OR do you have any current investigation, charge, summons, or guilty finding in any criminal proceedings (including traffic offences involving alcohol or drugs)? Answering 'yes' will not affect your APC, but we may need to contact you to discuss your situation and how it affects your fitness to practice. Email register@avprc.org.nz with any questions. Do you have any conduct issues to declare?
Please Select
Please Select
Yes - I need to declare
No
If you selected YES, please provide us with futher information here, or indicate if you would prefer us to contact you.
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Fitness to Practice - HealthAs part of your fitness to practice, a practising professional must always be able to make safe judgements, demonstrate the level of skill and knowledge required for safe practice, behave appropriately, and not act in ways that adversely impact patient or public safety. If you have any health/mental health conditions or disabilities that may affect the above, please indicate this below. Some conditions you might like to consider are substance use problems (alcohol or drugs); any impairment that has occurred because of substance use; medical conditions affecting motor skills, cognition, or that limit your capacity to practise; mental health conditions that could impair your ability to study or practice. Answering 'yes' will not affect your APC, but we may need to contact you to discuss your situation and how it affects your fitness to practice. If you would like to get in touch to discuss your situation, you can email us at register@avprc.org.nz This information adheres to the privacy principles set out in New Zealand legislation, such as the Health Information Privacy Code 2020 and the Privacy Act 2020. The Privacy Act controls how agencies collect, use, disclose, store, and give access to 'personal information'. Email register@avprc.org.nz with any questions. Do you have any health issues to declare?
Please Select
Please Select
Yes - I need to declare
No
If you selected YES, please provide us with futher information here, or indicate if you would prefer us to contact you.
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Fitness to Practice - Clinical CurrencyDemonstrating fitness to practice requires the completion of continuing professional development (otherwise known as continuing education activities or CPD). Detailed guidance on our current RCPD requirements is available on our website here. Do you declare that you have read and understand the RCPD requirements AND are keeping accurate records of your RCPD in readiness for auditing?
Please Select
Please Select
Yes - I am
No - I have not
If you selected NO, please provide us with futher information here, or indicate if you would prefer us to contact you.
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Fitness to Practice DeclarationI hereby declare that I am fit to practice and to use my veterinary/animal healthcare-related qualification in my chosen area and that the information I have entered into this form is true and correct.
Please Select
Please Select
Yes
No
If you selected NO, please provide us with futher information here, or indicate if you would prefer us to contact you.
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Registration Badges

If you would like to order a registration badge please use our registration badge order form here.

Badges are only available to those on the AVPRC register with verified qualifications and must only be worn by the person to whom it is assigned.
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The fee for the Annual Practising Certificate (APC) is $45 per person/form. AVPRC is a registered charity and the fee covers minimum operating costs for maintaining the register.

After you have completed the form and the payment has been processed, your submission will be completed and your APC will be emailed to you within four to six weeks.

A receipt will be automatically emailed to you if you make payment now.

Email register@avprc.org.nz if this does not happen.

Please note that the AVPRC is not registered for GST.
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Terms and Conditions* This field is required.Please read and agree to the T&Cs before payment
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Signature* This field is required.Sign below to verify completion of this form.
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Payment* This field is required.To complete your submission, select below, and proceed to payment.
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