The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be promoting its new Advanced Practitioner status at this year’s London Vet Show on stand C67. Delegates will be able to browse the College’s literature, take advantage of the free 45-minute Practice Standards Scheme surgeries and have the chance to win a Kindle Fire. To book a surgery, contact Fiona Harcourt, Events Officer, […]
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BVNA appoints new President
The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) were delighted to announce Fiona Andrew RVN as its newly elected President during an Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Sunday 12th October at the BVNA Congress in Telford, Shropshire. Delighted at being elected as President, Fiona said “I am humbled and excited to be the figurehead for the […]
London Vet Show 2014 – 20, 21 November at Olympia
We are delighted to announce that the organisers of the London Vet Show have offered discounted entry passes for any students wishing to attend the two day conference and exhibition on 20th and 21st November, at London’s Olympia. The content at this year’s show is some of the best we have ever seen, with a […]
British parrot missing for four years returns speaking Spanish!
British owner reunited with lost bird only to find he doesn’t speak English any more! A pet parrot that spoke with a British accent when it disappeared from its home four years ago has been reunited with its owner – and the bird now speaks Spanish. The reunion was brought about by a Southern California […]
Nine Web Services You Should Know About
Contributor: Lauren Baldwin, Editor, Bizcrowd From Facebook and Twitter, to WordPress and Google Analytics, there are tons of websites and services out there that can help you run and promote your business online. Depending on the type of business you’re in, you might choose to make the most of one, two or several. But to […]
Important Nursing Progress Log (NPL) Maintenance Information 21 October 2014
Veterinary Nursing Students should be advised that the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have informed us that SkillWise will be carrying out essential server maintenance work at 10pm on Tuesday 21 October – this work is expected to be completed within an hour. Please ensure you save any work you may be busy with […]
Accommodating Blind and Partially Sighted Clients in Veterinary Practice
A team at the University of Nottingham have published an open access paper on accommodating blind and partially sighted clients. The paper aims to show that by adopting basic disability awareness and visual impairment training, veterinary practices can ensure that the assistance needs of those clients are met, helping their access to veterinary care. View […]
City & Guilds Summer 2015 OSCE Date Confirmed
Can all students be aware that the Veterinary Nursing City & Guilds OSCE dates for next summer have been confirmed as Friday 10 July – Sunday 12 July 2015 as shown on the City & Guilds website. If you have any further questions please contact your Quality Assurance Supervisor.
Error on City & Guilds Website
Please can all City & Guilds veterinary nursing students be aware that the OSCE task NC18 (IV catheterisation) has been marked on the City & Guilds website as applicable for the small animal pathway. This task is for students following the equine pathway only. City & Guilds apologise for any confusion caused. If you have […]
First Students Achieve the City & Guilds Online Level 2 Diploma in Countryside and Environment
The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to announce that the first of its students have achieved the College’s new City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Countryside and Environment qualification. Speaking of the success, course tutor Joanna Beaver, said “I would like to congratulate the successful students for their hard work and commitment throughout […]