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Be the rabbit nurse you’ve always wanted to be!

Are you a vet nurse and passionate about rabbits? 

Join rabbit enthusiast, Claire Speight RVN C&G Cert VNES, on Friday 18 August at Potters Bar and find out how you can best care for rabbits in veterinary practice, as well as provide clear information to owners on how to enrich the lives of their rabbits.

Claire holds the City & Guilds Veterinary Nursing of Exotic Species certificate, works in a practice with a high rabbit caseload, and is a regular contributor to veterinary journals as well as being the editor of Rabbiting On; the Rabbit Welfare Association’s magazine.

Providing Gold Standard Rabbit Client Care (9am-12pm) will look at how we can provide information to owners that really makes a difference to their rabbits; whether that be via rabbit clinics, information evenings or just one-to-one advice.

Make Yourself the Rabbit Nurse You Want To Be (1-4pm) will look at how we can ensure that rabbits receive the nursing care that best suits their special requirements; exploring diseases, looking at an overview of their bodily systems and discovering clinical techniques such as IV catheter placement, blood sampling and assisted feeding.

Book a place online today!

Is veterinary reception the career for you?

The important role that receptionists play within a veterinary setting cannot be underestimated.

As the first point of contact for every client that visits a practice, veterinary receptionists are the unsung heroes of the industry and the cogs that keep the wheel turning. If any of these veterinary receptionist skills apply to you, then this career could be for you!

You’re calm and collected – Veterinary reception is not the career for the easily stressed. As the first point of contact for every client that visits a practice, you will often be the first point of call in an emergency. You have to be calm under pressure, and be able to remain sympathetic towards upset or angry clients. This is integral to creating a caring atmosphere in practice.

You’re an animal lover – Understanding basic animal care requirements is essential to maintaining professionalism when interacting with clients. Having a passion for animals and their welfare will help you do this.

You value customer service – Customer service in practice is important, and how dedicated you are will make all the difference between gaining loyal customers that support the practice time and time again, and disgruntled customers who take their custom elsewhere. Customers need to have confidence in the people looking after their beloved animals, and this starts right from the get go.

Does this sound like you? Start your training today!

The VetSkill Level 2 Certificate for Veterinary Receptionists is designed to provide key receptionist skills tailored to a veterinary practice setting. Learners will cover how to manage the reception area, communicate confidently and effectively with clients, understand medical terminology, maintain client and business records – and much more. Find out more

The AWF is looking for trustees!

The Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) is looking to recruit as many as three trustees to help drive the charity’s mission to improve the welfare of animals through veterinary science, education and debate.

AWF funds research, supports veterinary education, provides pet care advice and encourages debate on animal welfare issues. As a AWF trustee, you would be responsible for facilitating the achievement of the charity’s mission, through strategic direction and the safeguarding of AWF’s brand and reputation.

You would be expected to attend at least two meetings a year during your three-year term, as well as AWF’s annual flagship event in Westminster, the AWF Discussion Forum. Additionally, you are encouraged to engage with one or more of AWF’s Sub Committees.

 

The deadline for AWF Trustee applications is 9am on 21 August 2017. Further information, including details about how to apply, can be found at www.bva-awf.org.uk/trustee-vacancy

Careers in Teaching: Work at CAW!

Have you been there, done that and got the gown and gloves?

If so, why not share your knowledge and experience of veterinary nursing with the next generation? At The College of Animal Welfare we regularly recruit for a number of teaching positions. Previous experience in teaching is not usually required as successful candidates will join our teacher training programme and be mentored as their career develops. A list of roles that we have recruited for in 2017 so far can be found below…

Veterinary Nursing Lecturer – Lecturing is perfect for those with a genuine enthusiasm and passion for their subject. As a veterinary nursing lecturer, you would teach on a range of programmes, such as the Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing or BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing programmes. You may also have the opportunity to attend events on behalf of your employer, or teach on short course programmes.  Find out more about what it’s like to be a lecturer at CAW

Clinical Tutor – As a clinical tutor you would provide support to veterinary practices and students in college and on placement, and would manage key relationships between  employers and clinical coaches. Day-to-day you would undertake regular visits to Training Practices to support clinical coaches; you could also be presenting clinical coach training sessions and standardisation events, as well as delivering student support.
Academic Assistant – Academic assistants are responsible for supporting students across a range of courses; liaising with lecturers, student and employers where necessary to help them achieve their qualification.  View the job description

If you’re keen to use your knowledge to help the next generation, but can’t see yourself leaving practice, have you considered training as a clinical coach? Clinical coaches act as a mentor to veterinary nursing students in practice, and support them in completion of their Nursing Progress Log (NPL). We offer free clinical coach training to those working at CAW Training Practices, and those supporting CAW students. View our upcoming clinical coach training sessions

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Find out more about what it’s like to work in teaching, from the people who really know!

If you’re wondering what it’s actually like to work in teaching, are unsure about how you can get started, or trying to decide if working in education is really for you – why not come along to our free ‘Careers in Teaching’ open evening at our Potters Bar centre on Wednesday 19 July 2017 from 6.30pm-8.30pm, and find out from the people who really know! Our open evening will look at training, employment opportunities, what is involved in and out of the classroom – and much more!

To book a FREE place, please fill out our online booking form at www.caw.ac.uk/iteach

Careers in Teaching: Inspire the veterinary nurses of tomorrow!

Have you been there, done that and got the gown and gloves? If so, why not use your knowledge and experience of veterinary nursing to inspire the next generation!

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s actually like to teach veterinary nursing, or are thinking that a job in education could be your next career move – come along to our free ‘Careers in Teaching’ open evening at our Potters Bar centre on Wednesday 19 July 2017 from 6.30pm-8.30pm, and find out from the people who really know!

As one of the largest providers of veterinary nurse training in the UK, questions about what to expect from a teaching role are commonplace. Our open evening will look at training, employment opportunities, what is involved in and out of the classroom – and much more! The evening will kick off with a group presentation, followed by the opportunity to ask questions and have one-to-one discussions where needed.

To book a FREE place, please fill out our online booking form at www.caw.ac.uk/iteach

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For more information please contact:
Alison German RVN
Marketing Executive
The College of Animal Welfare
Tel: 01480 422060
Email: agerman@caw.ac.uk

Notes to editors:
The College of Animal Welfare is one of the UK’s leading providers of veterinary nurse and animal care training and education; operating from four training centres around the UK.

The College has a well-earned reputation for excellence and has created a number of unique achievements that have created new opportunities for learning.

For more information about The College of Animal Welfare please visit www.caw.ac.uk

Teach veterinary nursing and inspire the next generation!

Have you been there, done that and got the gown and gloves? If so, why not use your knowledge and experience of veterinary nursing to inspire the veterinary nurses of tomorrow!

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s actually like to teach veterinary nursing, or are thinking that a job in education could be your next career move – come along to our free ‘Careers in Teaching’ open evening at our Potters Bar centre on Wednesday 19 July 2017 from 6.30pm-8.30pm, and find out from the people who really know!

As one of the largest providers of veterinary nurse training in the UK, questions about what to expect from a teaching role are commonplace. Our open evening will look at training, employment opportunities, what is involved in and out of the classroom – and much more! The evening will kick off with a group presentation, followed by the opportunity to ask questions and have one-to-one discussions where needed.

To book a FREE place, please fill out our online booking form at www.caw.ac.uk/iteach

FAO: Vet nursing diploma students – Submitting Applications for Entry onto the Register of VNs

Please note the college process in place for submitting applications for entry onto the VN Register is changing…

Going forward, all veterinary nursing diploma students will need to submit their Application to Register to us, to be reviewed and forwarded to the RCVS with the required evidence of training.

If you are a non-employed student, the process has not changed. We will collate your Records of Training from your time in placement based on the registers submitted. You will need to send us your Application to Register.

If you are an employed student, you will need to send us your Application to Register, as well as your completed Records of Training from employment, signed off by the Practice Principal.

If you have spent time in both employed and non-employed training, you will need to send us your Application to Register, and your completed Records of Training from periods of employment only, signed off by the Practice Principal.  We will collate your Records of Training from your time in placement.

Before sending us your documentation, you should complete and sign your Application to Register, and provide your payment details. The total hours spent both in college and in practice should be left blank, as this will be completed by the college; however you should ensure you have accumulated enough training time to register prior to submission. You will be notified once we have received your documentation, and when your application has been sent to the RCVS.

The outlined change has been made in an effort to minimise issues which should be resolved before documentation arrives with the RCVS. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Ruth Franklin on rfranklin@caw.ac.uk or 01480 422060.

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New Veterinary Receptionist Qualification Now Open for Registration

Applications for the new VetSkill Level 2 Certificate for Veterinary Receptionists qualification are now open!

The qualification, designed to provide key receptionist skills tailored to a veterinary practice setting,  will help those working in a veterinary receptionist role to manage the reception area, communicate confidently and effectively with clients about retail products and services, manage difficult situations, understand medical terminology, maintain client and business records – and much more.

Run on an online, distance learning, basis the programme allows learners to study alongside any existing commitments, from work or home. What’s more, monthly payment options make it easy to spread out the cost of learning!

Further information, and details on how to apply, can be found on our website or by calling the College on 01480 422060.

New Veterinary Receptionist Qualification Now Open for Registration

The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to announce that applications for the new VetSkill Level 2 Certificate for Veterinary Receptionists qualification are now open.

The qualification, designed to provide key receptionist skills tailored to a veterinary practice setting, will help those working in a receptionist role to manage the reception area, communicate confidently and effectively with clients about retails products and services, manage difficult situations, understand medical terminology, maintain client and business records and much more.

Run on an online, distance learning, basis the programme allows learners to study alongside any existing commitments, from work or home. What’s more, monthly payment options make it easy to spread out the cost of learning.

Mel Young, Academic Manager at The College of Animal Welfare, said: “We are delighted to be offering this new qualification as part of our growing portfolio of online learning programmes”. She continued: “The importance of effective front-of-house service in a veterinary environment cannot be emphasised enough. This course will help staff further develop their confidence as well as gaining formal recognition of their skills and knowledge”.

Further information, and details on how to apply, can be found at www.caw.ac.uk or by calling the College on 01480 422060.

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For more information please contact:
Alison German RVN
Marketing Executive
The College of Animal Welfare
Tel: 01480 422060
Email: agerman@caw.ac.uk

Notes to editors:
The College of Animal Welfare is one of the UK’s leading providers of veterinary nurse and animal care training and education; operating from four training centres around the UK.

The College has a well-earned reputation for excellence and has created a number of unique achievements that have created new opportunities for learning.

For more information about The College of Animal Welfare please visit www.caw.ac.uk

Voting opens for the BVNA council election

Voting is now open for the BVNA council election, with eight candidates competing for six places.

Voting is open until 16 July, to full and student BVNA members only.

For further details on how to vote, and to view all the candidate profiles, visit the BVNA website.