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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]