The Donkey Sanctuary’s 45 years of experience and knowledge has been gathered together in one easy to read guide, covering every aspect of understanding the needs of donkeys and mules, and how to provide the best care for them. There is estimated to be a world population of 44 million donkeys and 15 million mules […]
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The Donkey Sanctuary releases new Donkey Care Handbook
Open Days at Huntingdon and Leeds: BSc Honours Veterinary Nursing
Thinking of studying the BSc Honours Veterinary Nursing degree programme (in collaboration with Middlesex University) at Huntingdon and Leeds this October? If so, please book onto one of our open days and meet tutors and explore our facilities: Saturday 25 July, 10am-1pm (Leeds) Sunday 26 July, 10am-1pm (Huntingdon) Saturday 15 August, 10am-1pm (Huntingdon) Sunday 16 August, 10am-1pm (Leeds) Saturday […]
Nominations now open for 2016 RCVS honours
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons are now accepting nominations for 2016, for its two honours which recognise those who have made an outstanding contribution to the veterinary profession and veterinary science. The Queen’s Medal is the College’s most prestigious honour that can be awarded to a veterinary surgeon, and is available to members of […]
Middlesex VN Degree now available from Huntingdon and Leeds
The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to announce that the first ever BSc Honours Veterinary Nursing degree will be also be available at its Huntingdon and Leeds campuses from this October. This new opportunity follows 17 years of collaborative working with Middlesex University in running a veterinary nursing degree programme at the University’s Hendon […]
Middlesex VN Degree now available from Huntingdon and Leeds
The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to announce that the first ever BSc Honours Veterinary Nursing degree will be also be available at its Huntingdon and Leeds campuses from this October (subject to site approval). This new opportunity follows 17 years of collaborative working with Middlesex University in running a veterinary nursing degree programme […]
Undocumented CPD allowance for vets and VNs to be discountinued
As of the beginning of next year, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will no longer be allowing veterinary surgeons or veterinary nurses to enter undocumented continuing professional development (CPD) on their records. The Veterinary Nursing Education Committee decided to discontinue the annual allowance of five hours of adhoc, undocumented private study for veterinary […]
New VN NPL Percentage Tracking Sheet
Our new, easy to use, NPL tracking sheet has arrived! Simply tick off each task as you go and progress is automatically calculated for you. Download the VN NPL tracking sheet here or via our VLE under the VN General Information page or the Clinical Coach page.
OSCE Changes
Please be aware that City & Guilds have made some minor changes to some of the Veterinary Nursing OSCE tasks. Changes are as follows: D101 – D108 have a wording change. Step 1 previously stated to select a medium/large cassette but this now reads select suitable sized cassette. The essential criteria in D102 (Diagnostic Imaging […]
BVNA Congress Special Offer: Just a few weeks left to get a discount!
British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) members have just a few weeks left to take advantage of the special half-price anniversary Congress deal. BVNA members who book before the end of July will be able to attend for just £50 per day instead of the usual £100 per day. For the whole three days it is […]
Rescheduling of Ketamine from Schedule 4 to Schedule 2
In the United Kingdom the Home Office has brought in an amendment to the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 which moves ketamine from Part 1 of Schedule 4 to the 2001 Regulations to Schedule 2. This change takes effect from 30th November 2015. Further details of the requirements for each of the schedules of controlled […]