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Kennel Club expresses concern over the planning application for a large scale commercial dog breeding premises

The Kennel Club has raised serious concerns after being made aware of the National Farmers Union’s (NFU) ‘full support’ for the retrospective planning application of a large scale commercial dog breeding establishment in Gloucestershire. The endorsement by the NFU supports their member’s application to ‘continue with their diversification and support the core farming enterprise’ by […]

28/03/2013

Customer Experience Manager Appointed at RCVS

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has appointed Nicola South to the new role of Customer Experience Manager; a new role intended to help improve the experience for vets, veterinary nurses and the public in their dealings with the College. “I’m extremely excited and proud to be joining the staff at the RCVS, and […]

VN Council seeks nominees for Golden Jubilee award

Nominations are being sought for individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the veterinary nursing profession, for this year’s VN Council Golden Jubilee award. Veterinary nurses, veterinary surgeons and lay people can be nominated for the award which recognises those who have helped shape the VN profession. Kathy Kissick, VN Council Chairman, said “This award recognises those […]

Leadership and Management Courses Now Open for Enrolment!

We are delighted to announce that our new range of Leadership and Management Courses accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) are now open for enrolments with the first intake of students starting at the end of April. Originally planned to start at the beginning of year, we made the decision in January […]

26/03/2013

Nursing Progress Log Completion…

High percentage Nursing Progress Log (NPL) completion close to an NPL deadline may be subject to audit by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). Please make sure the NPL is fully case referenced, justification is present to support competence, all guidance notes are completed and the description line is used. Please make sure the student […]

21/03/2013

Full Time Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing Placement Students

Please remember you must make sure your register of attendance, placement evaluation and behavioural tool is completed and submitted (copy of) to your course tutor by tomorrow (22 March 2013).

Reflective Training Logs

It is very important all Level 3 Diploma 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 can be […]

20/03/2013

Nursing Progress Log Deadline Dates for Jan 13 Start VN Students

If you are a Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing Student and started your training in January 2013 please remember the following NPL Deadline Dates: VN1,2 & 5: January – end of March VN3,4 & 7: April – end of July VN11: July – end of September VN8,8 & SAVN13: September – end of December […]

New BVNA Student Competition

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 […]

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 […]