Some veterinary nursing students may have experienced some problems logging into the Nursing Progress Log (NPL) this morning, this has now been resolved. Please remember though, that maintenance work is being carried out to the NPL this weekend, so some disruptions may occur from 9pm this evening through to Monday morning.
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Nursing Progress Log Technical problems
Disruptions to the NPL Will Now Be Friday 31 Jan- Mon 3 Feb 2014
Further to our announcement earlier in the week about disruptions to the Nursing Progress Log (NPL) this coming weekend, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have informed us that this will now take place the following weekend (9pm on Friday 31 Jan – Monday 3 Feb). This means the NPL should be working, as […]
Disruptions expected to the NPL This Weekend
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have informed us that essential Nursing Progress Log (NPL) maintenance work will be carried out this weekend (from 9pm on Friday evening to Monday morning). During this time disruptions to the NPL will unfortunately occur. Update 22 January 2014 We have now been informed that the maintenance work […]
Ex-veterinary nurse found guilty of cruelty
Shockingly last week (7 January) saw a former veterinary nurse and her partner charged with two counts of animal neglect. Pleading guilty at York Magistrates Court, Toni Veitch, 42 admitted to causing the death of her bay gelding named ‘Flame’ and the severely neglected condition of a second bay gelding ‘Fizz’. Her partner Robson, 41 […]
September 2014 Full Time Courses Now Open for Application
We are delighted to announce that applications for our full time September Start programmes are now open for enrolment: Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing Further details on each course can be found using the links above. To apply please visit our […]
RCVS issues call for evidence on provision of 24-hour emergency veterinary cover
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is inviting responses from veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and animal owners to a call for evidence on the provision of 24-hour emergency veterinary care, in order to understand how best to meet the expectations of all those involved. In an open letter to the profession and the public […]
International Animal Welfare – a look at Saudi Arabia
The sight of skinny cats in dumpsters, scavenging for food is unfortunately a common sight in Saudi Arabia, where big cities and small towns alike suffer from severe cat overpopulation. Made up of stray cats, abandoned by families who did not want or could not take care of them anymore and the majority, feral cats, […]
Dog Grooming Just £5 During January to mark The College of Animal Welfare’s Silver Jubilee
January 2014 marks the start of our Silver Jubilee; and to kick off the celebrations we are offering people the opportunity to get their dogs professionally groomed in our Grooming School for a charitable donation of just £5! The College of Animal Welfare, first started in 1989 as part of one of the UK’s leading […]
Protecting Your Pets from Christmas Holiday Hazards
Keep the Christmas season merry for the whole household including our four legged friends by reading the British Veterinary Association (BVA) holiday hazard’s warning. President of the BVA, said: “Christmas is an exciting but frantic time for most of us. Our homes may be packed with new and tempting things, which are hard for curious pets to resist. Prevention […]
CAW Student, Elliot Page, Become the First to Achieve the City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing Qualification
Elliot Page, has become the first student to achieve the City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing qualification. Elliot, who was a full time student at The College of Animal Welfare in Huntingdon, undertook her work placements at Scott’s Veterinary Clinic in Bedford and Companion Care Vets in Milton Keynes. Originally starting on […]