For one lucky vet nurse, this year’s BVNA congress was particularly memorable, courtesy of Hill’s Pet Nutrition. Una Conway, RVN at Parklands Veterinary Group, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, was the proud winner of a brand new Smart Car, claiming the top prize in the 2012 Drive Nutrition Competition. The Drive Nutrition Competition encouraged nurses to […]
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Vet Nurse Drives Away From BVNA Congress a Winner
Share Your Views on Fireworks
With Bonfire Night just around the corner, Wood Green, The Animals Charity would like to hear your views about the use of fireworks. To answer their short survey please click here and then share it with your friends and family.
Take Part in Lantra’s Veterinary Nursing Case Studies at BVNA
With BVNA Congress fast approaching Lantra have confirmed they will be attending the event held at The International Centre in Telford on the 5 to 7 October 2012. Lantra have announced that they currently have some exciting opportunities for veterinary nurses to take part in video and written case studies. The case studies will examine […]
Tutorial/Planning Completion
It is imperative that all students receive regular tutorials and NPL planning sessions, which are documented and kept in the student’s file at the practice. These sessions should be held and documented every 1-2 weeks. It is requested that records are available for audit by our QAS team at each Practice visit and they are […]
Recommended NPL Completion Deadlines for Diploma Students
For full time and day release veterinary nursing students, make sure you don’t get left behind with your NPL progress. Follow our recommended completion deadlines below to stay on track with your work. Year 1 VN1: September – October VN2: October – November VN5: November – December VN7: December – January VN3: February – March […]
Reminder for Clinical Coaches with Placement Students
If you are a Clinical Coach with a placement student then please ensure you review the behavioural tool at each tutorial and make a note of this on the tutorial record to highlight any areas for improvement. Please contact your QAS if you have any queries.
Reflective Training Log Reminder!
To all students who are completing their reflective training log, please ensure you complete this to show at least four hours of active training in practice per week. You must reflect your practical experience with the theory taught in college. A template and guidance notes can be found on the VLE. Remember: If you are submitting […]
Ofsted Inspection 1st – 5th October
New Range of Leadership and Management Programmes Coming in January!
The College of Animal Welfare is preparing to launch its new Business School in January 2013 with a series of programmes (awarded by the Institute of Leadership and Management) designed specifically for those holding, or seeking to hold, management positions, within the veterinary profession and animal welfare sector. Whether you are a head nurse, aspiring […]
VN Times ‘Inspiring Pets’ Calendar Competition
To showcase Veterinary Nurses’ impact on animal welfare, VN Times are running a competition to find 12 inspiring pet stories and photos worthy of featuring on their 2013 calendar. VN Times want to hear your stories about pets that have inspired you; the survivor you’ve nursed back to health – despite everyone secretly thinking it couldn’t possibly come out the other […]