The study, which focused on the stress levels of kennelled dogs has been published in the journal ‘Physiology & Behavior’. The team, which included academics from the University of Birmingham, University of Lincoln, Queen’s University Belfast and The Royal Veterinary College, measured a range of stress parameters in 29 privately-owned dogs – both at home and in […]
The College of Animal Welfare News Blog
Do dogs find being in kennels for the short-term stressful? New research suggests not.
RCVS news: Tramadol added to list of controlled drugs
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is advising veterinary practice premises and practitioners that tramadol has now become a controlled drug and has been added to Schedule 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001. The change to the regulations was made by the Home Office and was effective as of 10 June 2014. […]
SAVN13 – RCVS make improvements to the wording of five skills
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have made some improvements to the wording of five skills in SAVN13, as below: SAVN13 Skill 5 Current wording Restrain an animal and present a suitable raised vein for cannulation or induction agent New wording Restrain an animal and present a suitable raised vein for cannulation or administration […]
RCVS news: Veterinary practices urged to inform clients of Tour de France road closures
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is advising veterinary practices to inform their clients of road closures during the UK leg of the Tour de France. This year the Tour will spend three days in the UK (from 5 to 7 July) with considerable road closures along the route affecting much of Yorkshire, Cambridgeshire, […]
2014 Veterinary Salaries Survey
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 […]
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 […]