Colleges and course providers throughout England are currently taking part in an annual employer survey independently commissioned by the Skills Funding Agency (SFA). As part of this, employers who use The College of Animal Welfare have been contacted by IPSOS-MORI (a leading research company) and invited to take part in this survey to share their […]
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New Veterinary Nursing Poster Now Available!
The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) and the Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) have developed a new poster for use by practices. The poster aims to raise public awareness of the training and commitment that goes into becoming a qualified veterinary nurse and the wide range of tasks that they perform in practice. The […]
Welcome to DogTV [Really?]
This new cable TV channel (DogTV) is specifically designed for dogs and aims to keep them relaxed, stimulated and entertained while you’re at work.
Clinical Coach Updates – Nursing Progress Log and Tutorials
SAVN17 Clarification on how to complete Skill 1 (Plan, deliver and evaluate care for animals with a range of conditions) – student MUST address a minimum of four medical conditions. Of these four, the student MUST include a range of species, a range of patient ages and medical conditions: however students may address some or […]
Winners of the 2012 Petplan Veterinary Awards Announced
Following a nationwide search to find the UK’s top veterinary professionals for 2012, Petplan has announced the winners of the prestigious Petplan Veterinary Awards. The awards recognise and celebrate staff and practices throughout the country that have delivered an exceptional level of care to the nation’s pets and their owners. The winners are: VET OF […]
Nominations sought for VN Golden Jubilee award
The Veterinary Nurses (VN) Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is seeking nominations for its Golden Jubilee award. The award recognises an exceptional contribution made to the veterinary nursing profession and/or a positive contribution to animal welfare. The Golden Jubilee award was inaugurated to mark the 50th anniversary of veterinary nurse training in 2011. […]
New Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Nurses Launched at BSAVA
The new Code of Professional Conduct for veterinary nurses was launched by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) on 12 April at the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) World Congress in Birmingham. It describes those professional responsibilities that are fundamental to veterinary nurses’ practice. The Code sets out five principles of practice: professional […]
Free Online VCA Places Extended Until the End of July!
We have just received confirmation that free funded places on our online, Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Care Assistants Course (VCA), will be available to eligible students until the end of July 2012. We have had a great response to from practices over the past few months, with the number of students taking advantage of […]
Free Online VCA Places Extended Until the End of July!
The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to announce that fully funded places on its online, Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Care Assistants Course (VCA), will continue to be available to eligible students until the end of July 2012. Leslie Heaton-Smith, Director at the College, said “Over the past few months we have had 100 […]
Animal Psychologists Discover What Music Pets Actually Prefer [Really?]
An animal psychologist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has discovered that animals enjoy species-specific music. “Specially designed using the pitches, tones and tempos that are familiar to their particular species” .. or something? Click to listen to the tracks.