If you’re interested in studying veterinary nursing with us, you may have noticed that due to the work-based nature of the course, entry onto our Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Small Animal Pathway) programme requires you to either; have completed a minimum of two weeks’ work experience in a veterinary environment within the last […]
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Boost your receptionist skills in a veterinary practice setting…
If you’re working as a receptionist in a veterinary practice, our Level 2 Certificate for Veterinary Receptionists could be the perfect way for you to brush up on your professional knowledge and gain formal recognition of your expertise. This online, distance learning course can be started at any time and is tailored to receptionists working […]
How Has Social Media Affected the Way We Communicate?
An increasing number of us now use social media on a regular basis, be it for personal or business use. But could it be true that something designed to allow people to communicate better, has actually had an adverse effect? Less filters When communicating via social media, people don’t tend to filter their words as […]
4 Ways you can Challenge Yourself in your Animal Care Role
There are a variety of different job roles in the animal care industry and in every one of them you can be sure that no two days are ever the same. This is already a challenge in itself, but if you’re looking for a way to feel continuously challenged and motivated in your animal care […]
Veterinary nurse training to continue in Wigan
ProCo NW, are no longer offering Veterinary Nursing training and therefore we have been able to add the Wigan centre to our current four centres in Edinburgh, Leeds, Huntingdon and Hertfordshire. Here at The College of Animal Welfare we are really pleased to be able to support ProCo’s veterinary nursing students with continuing their training […]
Yemen Humanitarian Crisis said to be worst in the world
The Yemen humanitarian crisis continues to worsen as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have estimated that 24 million people (nearly 80% of their population) are in need of humanitarian assistance. A combination of conflicts in the country, cholera outbreaks and famine have led to the current state of crisis… Cholera outbreak According […]
One Welfare Conference Set to Explore the Relationship Between Humans and Animals
The College of Animal Welfare are pleased to be hosting the 2019 Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) conference, ‘Companion Animals and Us: One Welfare’, Saturday 21 September. Now open for registration this year’s event explores the concept of ‘One Welfare’; the idea that animal welfare, human wellbeing and the environment are all intrinsically linked, […]
RCVS council agrees changes to CPD requirements for veterinary nurses
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeon’s (RCVS) Council members have agreed changes to the College’s policies on Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The changes, approved by both the RCVS Council and RCVS VN Council, are: To change the CPD requirement – as stated in the Codes of Professional Conduct – to 35 hours per calendar year for veterinary […]
Start your journey towards a new career in animal care this Adult Learners Week!
If you’re longing for a job you love and have always wanted to work with animals, it’s never too late to learn the skills you need for a career change…and what better time to start than Adult Learners Week?! Awarded by City & Guilds, our online learning Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care is the perfect way […]
Loneliness Awareness Week: 5 ways to feel more connected to others
It’s Loneliness Awareness Week! When it comes to our health, other people matter. Research indicates prolonged loneliness and isolation can increase the risk of premature death by around 30%.* Contrary to popular belief, it is not just older people who struggle with loneliness.* Loneliness has many faces and most of us will experience it at […]