On Thursday 11 December, third year veterinary nursing students from The College of Animal Welfare’s Potters Bar centre dressed up as RANAs (Registered Animal Nursing Auxiliaries) for the day to mark the end of their programme and to celebrate the College’s Jubilee Anniversary. The students were inspired to do this when they studied the veterinary […]
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Student Veterinary Nurses Go Back in Time!
Planned CAW VLE Upgrade – Saturday 20 December
Due to a planned upgrade, The College of Animal Welfare’s VLE system be unavailable for use on Saturday, 20th December for approximately four hours. If you have any queries about the upgrade or system downtime, please contact your course tutor. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.
Three simple tips to get the most from your team in 2015
Laura Kemp The key word in the title of this article is ‘team’. Not colleagues, co-workers or employees but team. Afterall, as we’ve all heard: “Teamwork makes the dream work!” – John C. Maxwell Everyone in your company has a unique role to play, without each individual there is a gap in the process. […]
RCVS news: Veterinary nurses reminded to pay overdue fees
Veterinary nurses who wish to remain on the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Register/List of Veterinary Nurses are reminded that their renewal fees need to be paid to the College by 31 December 2014. Letters have been sent to 938 registered/listed veterinary nurses whose fees are outstanding, reminding them that the annual renewal fee […]
Secret Santa Struggle?
Yes, it’s edging closer to that time of year when the chances are you face a wide spread dilemma – what on earth are you meant to get as a secret Santa present for your colleague? Perhaps you may not know the staff member that well, do you choose a ‘funny gift’ and hope you […]
College Students Recognised at Awards Ceremony
Students from The College of Animal Welfare in Godmanchester had their achievements recognised at the College’s annual Students Awards Ceremony on Saturday 29 November. The Awards Ceremony was a celebration of achievements that students have made during the past year, not only at the College’s Godmanchester centre but also at its other centres in Potters […]
RCVS news: Open Day for potential recruits to RCVS statutory committees
On Monday 15 December the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be hosting an Open Day for those members of the veterinary and veterinary nursing professions who are interested in joining the College’s Preliminary Investigation Committee (PIC), Disciplinary Committee (DC) or Veterinary Nurse Preliminary Investigation Committee (VN PIC). In January 2015 the RCVS will […]
Students Recognised at The College of Animal Welfare Awards Ceremony
Congratulations to all our students who received an award during our annual Student Awards Ceremony on Saturday 29 November. The Awards Ceremony was a celebration of achievements that our students have made during the past year at all centres as well as students who are learning online and in their work place all over the […]
RCVS publish new fitness to practise guidance for veterinary students
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has published a new guide for veterinary students which aims to introduce them to the concept of fitness to practise and to help prepare them for professional life. The guide, entitled Fitness to Practise – A Guide for UK Veterinary Schools and Veterinary Students, was developed by a […]
RCVS publishes social media guidance for vets and vet nurses
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has recently published new guidance for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses on the use of social media and online forums. Forming a new chapter of supporting guidance to the College’s Code of Professional Conduct, it sets out the professional standards expected of veterinary professionals, as well as providing […]