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- ↑ "DipVetNurs". University of Pretoria Faculty of Veterinary Science . Retrieved 14 Jun 2010.
- ↑ "Veterinary Nursing: Duties". Veterinary Nurses Association of South Africa . Retrieved 28 Jun 2011.
- ↑ "2011 VNASA Product Price List" (PDF). Veterinary Nurses Association of South Africa . Retrieved 28 Jun 2011.
- ↑ "Veterinary Nurses Association of South Africa". Veterinary Nurses Association of South Africa . Retrieved 27 Feb 2009.
- ↑ "Public Comment: National Learner's Records Database Qualification 71673" (PDF). South African Qualifications Authority . Retrieved 14 Jun 2010.
- ↑ "DipVetNurs". University of Pretoria Faculty of Veterinary Science . Retrieved 28 Jun 2011.
- ↑ "Rules relating to the practising of the para-veterinary profession of animal health technician" (PDF). South African Veterinary Council . Retrieved 28 Jun 2011.
- ↑ "Rules Relating to the Practising of the Para-Veterinary Profession of Laboratory Animal Technologist" (PDF). South African Veterinary Council . Retrieved 28 Jun 2011.
- ↑ "Rules relating to the practising of the para-veterinary profession of veterinary technologist" (PDF). South African Veterinary Council . Retrieved 28 Jun 2011.