The nomination period for an honour which recognises those who have made an outstanding contribution to the veterinary nursing profession is now open. Nominations for the Veterinary Nursing Golden Jubilee Award 2014 can be made until 1 May 2014 and this year the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is looking for nominees who have […]
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RCVS News: Nominations open for prestigious veterinary nursing award
New Tasks on RCVS OSCE Website
Please note that two new tasks have been added to the RCVS Veterinary Nursing OSCE bank and can be used from the July 2014 exams onwards. This is a total of three new tasks over the past few weeks: NC02 – diabetic stabilisation NC24 – clean animal accommodation TP05 – initial skin prep for surgery […]
Tour De Vet – Coming to our Huntingdon centre on 30 May 2014!
We are delighted that Mike Brampton, Head of Thames Medical, and Sam McMillan, well known anaesthetic nurse with Jurox UK, are giving a hands on training sessions in anaesthesia monitoring on Friday 30 May at The College of Animal Welfare in Huntingdon as Mike cycles for charity from Sussex to Stirling! Mike is donating all […]
BVNA at London Vet Show
The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) are delighted to announce for 2014 they will be forming a new partnership with the London Vet Show to offer practical, relevant and inspiring CPD for veterinary nurses. BVNA will be hosting an advanced nursing stream at the event which last year brought together over 4,000 vet professionals and […]
RCVS News: Put questions to the RCVS from the comfort of your home
Veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses will have the chance to put their questions to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) from the comfort of their own homes with a free Virtual Question Time webinar. The live-audio event, hosted by The Webinar Vet, takes place at 8.30pm on Tuesday 15 April and will give members […]
RCVS OSCE Task NC02
It has been noted that task NC02 for the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) OSCEs is on the RCVS website. It been removed for some time, but is live on the RCVS (but not C&G) system. For those RCVS students sitting their examination this weekend IT IS NOT BEING USED – the task states […]
How do you rate your learning experience at CAW?
A national survey is currently being carried out across the UK to gauge what learners think of the college/training provider they are studying at. This is your chance to have a say about the quality of teaching you experience and the support you are given – your views really do matter! Your course tutor will […]
RCVS Veterinary Nurse Council Election Candidates Announced
In the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Veterinary Nurse Council elections, five candidates have put themselves forward – an increase of one from last year. They are: • Amanda-Jane Erne • Tammy Ford • Hilary Orpet • Amber Richards • Megan Whitehead Kathy Kissick, Chairman of VN Council, says: “I’m really pleased there is […]
Training Practice Helpdesk
One of the services that The College of Animal Welfare offers to its Training Practices is a dedicated telephone helpdesk, where a whole wealth of information is easily accessible. You can speak directly to a member of the administration team to discuss any TP questions, issues or queries you may have. The helpline details are: […]
BVNA Invite Clinical Abstract Submission for Congress
BVNA are inviting the submission of abstracts concerning current research and clinical development in veterinary nursing practice or educational innovations in veterinary nursing education. All abstracts will be peer reviewed and following acceptance may be given the opportunity to present verbally or as a poster at BVNA congress 2014. Successful applicants will receive free registration to […]