We have some exciting Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses coming up at our Leeds centre over the next couple of months. Bite-Size CPD: The Renal Patient, 29 March, 7-9pm Join Louise O’Dwyer, well-known ECC Veterinary Nurse, as you learn about nursing the renal patient. Louise will teach you about the disease processes and therapeutic options […]
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Forthcoming CPD courses at Leeds (March-May 2012)
RCVS Add New OSCE Tasks
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have added four new tasks to the bank for the Small Animal Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing practical examinations. These can be viewed on the RCVS website. NC19 – Dispense drug, complete and affix the correct label. NC20 – Select items for a grooming kit (equine), put […]
Facebook Likes reach 200!
We are delighted to now have over 200 ‘Likes’ to our Facebook page! If you haven’t visited us on Facebook yet you can do so at http://www.facebook.com/CAWInfo
RCVS VN Council Election Now Open!
The RCVS Veterinary Nurses Council elections are now open! Votes must be received by 5pm on 27 April 2012 and, as in previous years, can be cast online, by post, or by text message. Three veterinary nurses are standing in the VN Council, and VNs may vote for up to two candidates to fill the […]
Do you have a student looking to start their VN training this September?
If so, we are taking applications for the day release and fast track Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing programmes now! Applications have started arriving already, so to avoid disappointment your student can apply online at https://www.caw.ac.uk/apply.aspx.
The Learner Views Survey – What’s it all about?
Survey Link The Learner Views Survey – What’s it all about? What are your views of your learning experience at The College of Animal Welfare? Now’s your chance to have your say – your views really matter! This is part of a national survey and learners in every college and learning provider in England will […]
Tiny Baby Sloth’s! ahhh [Video]
Watch another video after the link!
Employers can now get paid £1500 for each new apprentice they employ!
If you are an employer and are thinking about taking on an apprentice, the time has never been better! The College of Animal Welfare is currently supporting a government initiative to help employers* in England recruit new apprentices. Any employer (who has not employed an apprentice since April 2009) will be paid £1500 for any […]
Marine Animals Need Rights Too!
Orcas hunt in coordinated packs and even mourn their dead, Dolphins “talk” in their sleep and play games and Right-Whales have regional accents. Marine animals are smart, FACT! So shouldn’t marine animals have rights too?
BVNA Council Elections 2012
Have your say on who’s representing your Association and nominate someone today! Voting closes on 30th April 2012 The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) would like to remind all full members of the Association to consider standing for election onto BVNA Council.