With Halloween just around the corner it is not just the children that will be full of fright and excitement. However, at Animal Planet, they have devised a list of safety tips enabling your pet to join in the fun whilst looking after them too. 1. Crazy costumes Whilst it would be adorable to dress […]
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Halloween Safety Tips for Pets
Nursing Progress Log-In Update…
We are waiting for the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) to issue the last batch of NPL Log-Ins. As soon as we receive them we will email the details to relevant students. We are hoping they will be back from the RCVS next week.
Bees Produce Coloured Honey after Snacking on M&M’s
It appears that bees in North-eastern France share the same love for the chocolate M&M’s as we do. Beekeepers found themselves in a sticky situation when the bees started to produce honey in shades of blue and green. The mystery of the coloured honey was soon resolved as it was revealed the bees were feeding […]
World Class Practice Management Congress to be Held in 2013
The UK’s two major veterinary management congresses have merged to offer first class veterinary practice management CPD for all members of the practice team. By investing two days at the beginning of the year, vets, nurses and practice managers can pick up new ideas to formulate practice plans. The Veterinary Practice Management Association (VPMA) and […]
What Are You Doing With Yours?! 2012 Photo Gallery
Here are entrants to our ‘What Are Your doing With Yours?‘ competition so far. Remember entries close at 1pm on Friday 2 November. Full terms and conditions can be found here – good luck!
What Are You Doing With Yours? Did you pick up a free mug from our stand at BVNA Congress? Then Enter Our Free Photo Competition!
Did you visit our stand at the recent BVNA Congress? Collected one of our free ‘Keep Calm and Trust Your Head Nurse’ Mugs? Then why not enter our free photo competition? To celebrate the launch of our new range of management courses in January 2013, we are offering you the chance to enter our competition to win a £500 […]
What Are You Doing With Yours? 2012 Photo Competition Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions This is a competition run by The College of Animal Welfare. It is open to anyone who either owns, or has access to, a ‘Keep Calm and Trust Your Head Nurse’ mug from The College of Animal Welfare. The College of Animal Welfare does not necessarily endorse any of the images or […]
Virbac Launch Twitter Alerts of Canine Parvovirus
A twitter-based early warning system to alert vets and dog owners of cases of canine parvovirus (CPV) in their area is to go live on 1 November 2012. Canine Parvovirus is a highly contagious disease that can prove fatal; therefore instant information regarding an outbreak is essential in reducing the numbers of cases. Launched by […]
Downing Street’s Feline Friends at War
Larry and Freya are the prestigious cats gracing the grounds of Downing Street. Owned by Prime Minister David Cameron and Chancellor George Osborne, the mischievous pair have recently made the headlines after a picture of them fighting was posted on Twitter. Downing Street has denied the rumours of a feud with the PM’s spokeswoman insisting […]
Signing off Evidence That’s Hard to Come Across in Practice
Finding suitable cases to sign off evidence for your NPL may prove difficult in practice. However, there are some alternative solutions to help overcome these problems. Firstly, if you are struggling to obtain a particular case/skill, where applicable, you can carry out a simulation based on a relevant OSCE task. This can then be referenced […]