The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) can now accredit international veterinary nursing courses and qualifications, following a decision by the Veterinary Nursing Education Subcommittee. At its March meeting the Subcommittee agreed a framework for accrediting awarding organisations and higher education institutions delivering veterinary nursing qualifications wholly or partially outside of the UK. The changes […]
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RCVS puts in place framework for accrediting international VN qualifications
Nominations for VN Golden Jubilee Award closes on 24th April
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is reminding veterinary nurses and veterinary surgeons that they have until the end of this week to put forward nominees for the annual VN Golden Jubilee Award. The Award is given in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the profession, animal welfare and/or patient care and nominees can […]
Important News Regarding Veterinary Nursing Registration
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has informed us that they will not be accepting application forms to join the Register of Veterinary Nurses if they have been signed more than two months prior to registration. This is to ensure that the Declaration and Disclosure are up-to-date at the point of registration. If you […]
Is there enough guidance for the veterinary profession on ethnic and cultural diversity?
With the majority of veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses coming from a white British background, the first of the Vet Futures Group, a consultative group which includes representatives from a range of veterinary and veterinary nursing organisations, encouraging greater diversity was identified as one of the priorities that the profession should aim to meet by […]
Autism Awareness Month
The term autism is used to describe all diagnoses on the autism spectrum including classic Autism, Asperger syndrome and high-functioning Autism. Below are some facts and statistics on Autism: Autism is much more common than many people think. There are around 700,000 people in the UK with autism Autism doesn’t just affect children. Children with […]
TP Congress 2015 – A Big Success!
The College of Animal Welfare would like to thank all of the delegates who attended this year’s annual TP Congress in Milton Keynes on the 16 & 17 March for helping to make it such a successful and memorable event. Over 100 delegates, the majority of which were clinical coaches involved in the training of […]
CAW Veterinary Nursing Consultation Survey
The College of Animal Welfare has prepared an online survey to gain views on the current veterinary nursing training qualification that leads to RVN registration with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). The survey will help to identify what those working with the qualification and in practice think needs to be changed. The survey […]
Veterinary Nursing Consultation Survey
The College of Animal Welfare is keen to hear your views on the current veterinary nursing training qualification that leads to RVN registration with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). We have prepared an online questionnaire to help us identify what those working with the qualification and in practice think needs to be changed. We […]
BSAVA calls on delegates to test their hand washing technique to win great pet fitness prizes
As well as promoting its range of infection control information for practitioners and pet owners at BSAVA 2015, The Bella Moss Foundation is urging delegates to take part in its fun hand washing competition and be in with the chance to win a great pet fitness prize. The Clean Hands Challenge, sponsored by Vetoquinol, will […]
RCVS news: Director of Education at RCVS retires
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 […]