The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) are pleased to announce a new competition open to all student veterinary nurses for a chance to win one of TEN free one day registrations for BVNA congress along with a travel bursary of up to £100! Students are being asked to submit a reflective account on any aspect […]
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New BVNA Student Competition
RCVS News: Professor Stuart Reid Elected RCVS Vice President
Professor Stuart Reid, Principal of the Royal Veterinary College, was elected to be the next Vice-President of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) at the March meeting of RCVS Council. Stuart joined RCVS Council in 2005 and has served on a variety of Committees, including as chairman of both the Education Policy and Specialisation […]
SPANA’s 2013 Outreach Programme is now open to applications
SPANA, the Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad, is a UK registered international charity that operates worldwide to improve the health and welfare of working animals (equids, camelids and livestock). SPANA achieves its objectives through the provision of veterinary care by locally employed vets and animal health workers. It has permanent veterinary operations in […]
RCVS on the ‘first-rate’ road to reform
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has embarked on the road to becoming a first-rate regulator, according to Chief Executive Nick Stace, speaking at the Council meeting on 7 March 2013. He gave Council members an update on progress in his first six months, which have fallen into three work-streams: ‘Building solid foundations’, focusing on […]
OFT agrees to drop ‘top ten medicines’ requirement
Veterinary practices no longer have to include information on a poster in their waiting rooms to tell clients what the top ten medicines they supply are, and their costs, thanks to pressure from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), which felt the poster did not entirely serve its purpose. Following discussion with the RCVS […]
NPL Completion Deadline for Summer Practical Exams
Just a little reminder to all our Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing students who are aiming to sit their practical exams this summer, please remember that there are now just seven weeks to go before the Nursing Progress Log completion deadline (26 April). If you have any concerns please speak to your QAS.
BVNA Council Elections 2013
Have your say on who’s representing YOUR Association and nominate someone today! The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) is calling on all its full members to consider standing for election onto BVNA Council. Important attributes for candidates are a strong commitment to promoting the ideals of the BVNA as well as the veterinary nursing profession […]
Reflective Training Logs
It is very important that all Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing students complete their reflective training logs to show they are receiving at least four hours of active training in practice per week. These hours are required to count towards your guided learning hours to allow you to register as a veterinary nurse. Further information […]
New Dog Grooming Course Dates Announced
We are pleased to announce new dates for our Level 2 & 3 City & Guilds Dog Grooming courses, as follows: City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants 5 Week Block Courses 23 September 2013 – 25 October 2013 13 January 2014 – 14 February 2014 Day Release Course (Attending college each Wednesday): […]
Circuit Factors for the Anaesthesia OSCE Tasks
The following circuit factors need should be used for the four anaesthesia OSCEs: Mini Lack Circuit: 1 Parallel Lack Circuit: 1 – 1.5 Bain Circuit: 2.5 – 3 T-Piece Circuit: 2.5 – 3 The correct methodology for working out the Fresh Gas Flow is: Tidal Volume (TV) = mls x kgs i.e. 15mls x 5kgs = […]