If you are a student veterinary nurse, newly qualified veterinary nurse, or clinical coach, Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) want to hear from you! Please can we ask that you visit the following link to complete the survey. Your answers will help to inform future work, including the development of specific projects focusing on the veterinary […]
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Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) Survey: Mental Health and Wellbeing in Student and Newly Qualified Veterinary Nurses
5 Tips for Managing Childcare and Veterinary Nurse Training
If you’re a parent and interested in studying veterinary nursing with us, you may already know that due to the work-based nature of the industry, most veterinary nurse training courses require you to work and study full-time. Juggling childcare with full time work and study can be difficult at the best of times, without throwing […]
Gender inclusive language – Embedding a Culture of Diversity
At The College of Animal Welfare, we are fortunate to have an active and inspiring focus group called ‘Be the Change – Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity’ which is made up of staff and students who are inspiring to strengthen our drive to continually nurture togetherness and enable all without exception. We welcome and value their […]
How to Write a Great Veterinary Nursing Personal Statement
Writing a veterinary nursing personal statement is a key opportunity for you to demonstrate your enthusiasm and commitment to a course, and show the admissions team what value you can add to their institution. If you’re applying for a high-demand course such as veterinary nursing, your personal statement could be the deciding factor on whether […]
5 Qualities of a Good Clinical Supervisor
Being a good clinical supervisor is no easy task. You’ve been recognised for your skills and expertise in the workplace, and now you’ve been tasked with helping student veterinary nurses to succeed by sharing those things. Whether you’re currently a clinical supervisor, interested in becoming one in the future, or looking to find someone to […]
10 Benefits of Becoming a Mentor
Do you mentor others in veterinary practice as a clinical coach? Or perhaps you’ve been recognised for your skills and expertise in the workplace, and now you’ve been tasked with helping someone else succeed by coaching and mentoring them? Whether you’re currently working in a mentoring role, or interested in becoming a mentor in the […]
Save the date because Head Nurse Congress is back this September!
Our next virtual Head Nurse Congress is taking place on Thursday 16 September 2021, and is now open for registrations. Head Nurse Congress is aimed specifically at head veterinary nurses and practice managers. During the online event, delegates will be able to listen to a variety of relevant lectures from expert speakers, hear from a […]
Student Research Project
A student by the name of Sally Squire (MDX Uni), would like your support in completing this anonymous survey which is exploring the effectiveness of veterinary nursing clinics. The results of this survey will be published here on our blog at a later date. Take the survey
As restrictions ease, remember to take care of those around you
Naturally, the easing of restrictions will come as a wave of relief to most of us, the thought of enjoying time with our friends and family and being able to look forwards to our regular activities after such a long time will be welcomed with open arms! While this is an exciting time, it is […]
4 Ways We’ve Future-Proofed our Veterinary Nurse Training against COVID-19
If you’re considering studying veterinary nursing with us, you may be worried about how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may impact your training. We’re very are proud of the steps and efforts we’ve made as a college to protect future careers and give learners the ability to continue to achieve their goals during the pandemic, and […]