The 2014 veterinary salaries survey is now open, and the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) and Veterinary Practice Management Association (VMPA) are calling for all veterinary professionals (from veterinary surgeons through to student veterinary nurses and academic staff) to take part. The closing date for the survey is 31 July 2014. Please spare a few […]
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2014 Veterinary Salaries Survey
BVA urges pet owners to take note of National Microchipping Month!
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging pet owners to sit up and take notice of National Microchipping Month this year by actively checking that their pet is chipped and just as importantly check that all of their details are up to date. Microchipping is a safe and effective way to permanently identify a pet […]
RCVS news: International VN receives Golden Jubilee Award for animal welfare work
A veterinary nurse who is dedicated to improving animal welfare and veterinary care both in the UK and abroad is this year’s recipient of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) VN Golden Jubilee Award, in honour of her exceptional contribution to the profession. Hayley Walters, an Anaesthesia and Welfare Veterinary Nurse who works at […]
Important OSCE Information for City & Guilds Veterinary Nursing Students
Calling all City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing students… City & Guilds have updated their website and have added two new OSCE tasks: Diagnostic Imaging tasks D102 (BVA Hip Score) and D106 (Cervical spine). These tasks may be used in the forthcoming august exams so please ensure you include these in your […]
Equine Colic Survey in conjunction with the University of Nottingham
The School of Veterinary Medicine and Science at the University of Nottingham has approved a research project being conducted by students which has the aim of developing guidelines to support horse owners and veterinary surgeons in decision-making in horses with colic. Colic is the most common emergency problem seen in horses as well as being […]
Launch of the new CAW Clothing Range!
We are very pleased to announce that the month of May sees the launch our new CAW clothing range which is now available to order! The collection comprises a selection of garments including a crew neck sweatshirt, polo shirt and hoodie that will not only act as the perfect partner for the British weather but […]
BVNA NI Veterinary Nursing Awards 2014 Winners!
The winners of the BVNA Northern Ireland Veterinary Nursing Awards 2014 have now been announced. The event, now in its seventh year was initiated to help veterinary nurses receive wider recognition of their work. Again the quality of the nominations reflects the growing appreciation of the tremendous efforts veterinary nurses put into caring for their […]
Review casts spotlight on the threats facing the darkling beetle
The results of a new study carried out by Natural England in collaboration with Buglife, reveals that 6% of Britain’s darkling beetles and allied species have become extinct over the last one hundred years. 14% are now sufficiently endangered to join a new “red list” of species under greatest threat of extinction. The ‘Review of the […]
Important information for RCVS veterinary nursing students regarding the closure of the RCVS Awarding Organisation
This post refers to the following qualifications: RCVS Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing 500/9872/X RCVS Level 3 Certificate in Animal Nursing Studies 501/0487/1 As you will be aware the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is relinquishing its Awarding Organisation functions and have now confirmed that they are proposing to close on 1 December […]
Would Your Nursing Team Like a FREE, Extra Pair of Hands?
From this September The College of Animal Welfare will be offering a one year full-time Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Care Assistants (VCA) course particularly aimed at those students wishing to gain a veterinary related qualification and structured practice experience to enhance their future application for veterinary nursing. We are now looking for practices that […]