Whether you’re just out of school and looking to kick-start a career with animals, have always wanted to work with animals and looking for a career change, or unemployed and looking to get back into the industry, veterinary care could be the perfect career for you! Why train in veterinary care? Veterinary Care Support staff […]
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LEP Apprenticeship Grant for Employers
There is no better time for a business to take on their first apprentice. From 1 April 2019 the training costs of an apprenticeship to a business has dropped by 50%. This means the government will pay 95% of the cost of the apprenticeship, leaving just 5% payable by the employer! What’s more… Grants of up […]
Hedgehog Awareness Week 2021: How to help hedgehogs
It’s Hedgehog Awareness Week 2021! Hedgehog numbers have fallen by 30 percent in just over 10 years, and there are now thought to be fewer than 1 million left in the UK. You can help this threatened species to thrive by making small changes in your garden, such as: Making your pond safe for hedgehogs […]
Deaf Awareness Week 2019
This year’s Deaf Awareness Week is here! There are around 11 million people with hearing loss in the UK, with an estimated 900,000 people with severe or profound hearing loss.* This week is the perfect opportunity to raise awareness of hearing loss and deafness across the UK, how to help people living with hearing loss, […]
5 Ways you can Break the Barriers to Coaching
Coaching isn’t always easy, but the rewarding nature of the profession makes it all worthwhile. There are several different factors that can act as barriers within the role, but there’s always steps you can take to break them down. Factors that commonly affect coaching Not having enough time Finding the right techniques to suit both […]
5 Ways you can Break the Barriers to Coaching
Coaching isn’t always easy, but the rewarding nature of the profession makes it all worthwhile. There are several different factors that can act as barriers within the role, but there’s always steps you can take to break them down. Factors that commonly affect coaching Not having enough time Finding the right techniques to suit both […]
Train to become a dog groomer on a Saturday at The College of Animal Welfare!
If you’re tired of your 9-5 job and want a career that you’re passionate about, training to become a dog groomer could be your next career move! City & Guilds accredited dog grooming courses run at the College give learners the experience and knowledge needed to secure long-term career prospects within the dog grooming industry. […]
Veterinary Care Support Level 2 Apprenticeship: By employers, for employers
We recently launched a new Veterinary Care Support (VCS) apprenticeship pathway, designed to provide a tailored learning experience for those who currently work in a VCS role with little to no formal training, as well as a route into employment for people who want to work in a VCS role in the future! Read on to […]
Get your free VN Times subscription!
Did you know that the VN Times can be sent free of charge to all student veterinary nurses? VN Times is a monthly new journal including the latest veterinary updates, tips for VNs, job vacancies and more. Veterinary nursing is an ever changing profession, therefore signing up to receive a copy provides a great way […]
MSD Animal Health Research Bursary open for applications
If you’re a student or qualified veterinary nurse, you could be in luck! MSD Animal Health’s first veterinary nurse research bursary is open for applications. One £1,000 research bursary is up for grabs by the SVN or RVN in the UK with the best research project application. Opportunities to win additional prizes will also be […]