Freda Andrews, the Director of Education at the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), will be retiring from the position at the beginning of April after nearly 16 years at the College. Freda joined the RCVS as Head of Education in September 1999 and became Director of Education in 2013, with strategic responsibility for both […]
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RCVS news: Director of Education at RCVS retires
Over half of UK Vets treated pets for chocolate poisoning last Easter
UK dog owners are being warned to keep Easter treats away from pets after figures released today from the British Veterinary Association (BVA) showed that over half of UK Vets (54%) had treated at least one case of chocolate poisoning over Easter 2014. Regionally, East Midlands saw the highest average number of cases, with Vets […]
Wanted: Old Anaesthetic Machines for teaching purposes
If your practice has an old anaesthetic machine that is no longer needed, we would be very grateful to use it for training purposes. If you think your practice is able to help, please let us know and we can arrange to come and collect. You can either call us on 01480 422060 or email admin@caw.ac.uk. […]
BVNA Congress 2015 – REGISTRATION OPEN
The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) has opened registration for its annual congress with a special anniversary deal. BVNA members who book before the end of July receive a significantly discounted rate of just £50 per day, in recognition of the association’s 50th year anniversary. The congress is also open to non-members who can join […]
VN Council Election – Quiz the Candidates
This year the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) asked members of the veterinary nursing profession to submit the one question they would like the VN Council election candidates to answer, as part of ‘Quiz the Candidates.’ Candidates were then invited to choose two of the questions put forward and provide a video of their […]
RCVS Council Election – Quiz the Candidates
This year the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) asked members of the profession to submit the one question they would like the RCVS Council election candidates to answer, as part of ‘Quiz the Candidates.’ Candidates were then invited to choose two of the questions put forward and provide a video of their answers, together […]
ZEVN Workshop, 30 & 31 May 2015: Interested in Exotic Veterinary Nursing – Don’t miss out!
Are you a qualified or student veterinary nurse with an interest in zoo and exotic nursing? If so, you may be interested in attending the Zoo and Exotic Veterinary Nursing (ZEVN) Workshop: ZEVN Workshop 2015- Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st May Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon TQ4 7EU sponsored by Safe4, Omega […]
Student VNs: Present Your Research at BVNA Congress!
Would you like to be a speaker at this year’s British Veterinary Nursing Association’s (BVNA) Congress, raise your professional profile and have 10 minutes in front of the veterinary nursing profession? As an increasingly popular part of congress, this session provides students and RVNs involved in research an opportunity to present their work at BVNA […]
RCVS news: New video sets out how the RCVS benefits animals and the public
A new video released by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) sets out how the College’s activities benefit animal and public welfare by helping to make the profession the best it can be. The video, entitled ‘We are here for you’, features interviews with College staff explaining their roles and how what they do […]
BVNA Student Bursaries
Do you need any help funding your college course, degree or CPD? The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) are now inviting applications from members for the following bursaries: BVNA Educational Bursary Up to £500 available as assistance for VN’s or students in training or furthering their veterinary nursing education The Kennel Club Charitable Trust Bursary […]