As a Head Nurse, it’s your job to lead a team of talented people to provide the very best veterinary care to your patients. You will have already developed the knowledge and skills to understand the technical aspects of your role, but what about managing the people? By undertaking a leadership and management course, accredited […]
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Detailed Breakdown of OSCE changes
Further to the RCVS’ announcement that some of the OSCE tasks have been changed, a breakdown of changes can be found below: LD01 Now an 18 step task Step 9 now reads – Using a correct technique carefully place a cover slip over sample Step 17 now reads – Focus the microscope to locate a […]
Changes Announced to the Veterinary Nursing OSCE Stations
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have announced that a number of the OSCE stations have been altered. In most cases the alterations are minor and reflect what nurses are doing already. In some cases where a large number of students have failed a step the examiners have sought to reword the task to […]
New Director of Education at RCVS
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has appointed Freda Andrews to the newly-created role of Director of Education. The move comes following the early retirement of former Head of Veterinary Nursing, Libby Earle, in April. Freda, who has been Head of Education at the RCVS for nearly 14 years, will oversee both the Veterinary […]
DVS pledges support for Mission Rabies
Davies Veterinary Specialists (DVS) has pledged its support for Mission Rabies, India. The Hertfordshire-based private small animal referral practice is donating 50,000 rabies vaccines, to be used during the first month of the campaign, which launches this September 2013. In India it is estimated that at least one child dies from rabies every hour, normally […]
Are you on target with your Nursing Progress Log?
Are you a September 2012 start Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing student or a clinical coach to one of these students?! If you are, is your Nursing Progress Log (NPL) on target? VN1,2,3,4,5 & 7 should now be complete. The next NPL units to complete are: VN8 by 30.6.13 VN9 by 31.7.13 VN10 by […]
RCVS calls for a Private Members’ Bill to protect the title ‘veterinary nurse’
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has written to the MPs drawn in today’s private members’ Bill ballot to call upon them to introduce legislation to protect the title ‘veterinary nurse’ and introduce an effective regulatory system that would ensure that those veterinary nurses found guilty of serious professional misconduct were prevented from carrying […]
Celebrate World Environment Week and Win a £100 Book Voucher!
In conjunction with World Environment Day on Wednesday 5 June, The College of Animal Welfare is holding a poster competition for all CAW students with the winning entrant receiving a £100 book voucher! All you need to do is create a poster which highlights the issues surrounding our environment and which promotes ways to improve […]
Did you know that we are an AAT approved exam centre?
If you are looking to take an AAT exam, did you know that you can take your exam with us? You do not need to be a student of ours to take your exams at our centre. To book an exam slot please call us on 01480 422060 and speak to Melanie Young or Emma […]
Abandoned pets at an all-time high according to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has reported a record number of pets coming through its doors, with a 50 per cent rise in abandoned pets compared to last year. The charity has received nearly 5,000 calls from struggling pet owners so far this year. Key reasons given are moving into rented accommodation, changes to working […]