If you’re interested in undertaking an equine apprenticeship with us, you need to be living and working in England in a suitable equine environment (such as a riding school, horse charity or racing yard), within a 90 minute radius of our Huntingdon centre. Working in the equine industry is a popular choice for many, meaning […]
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What Makes a Good Head Veterinary Nurse in 2025?
Whether you’ve recently landed a big promotion to Head Veterinary Nurse, have been in the position for years, or are aiming to move into such a role in the future; you have probably asked yourself at some point: what makes a good Head Veterinary Nurse? To answer that question, we need to look at what […]
Veterinary Nursing – City and Guilds FAQs
Following City & Guilds’ decision to withdraw veterinary nursing from its portfolio of qualifications*, we have issued a statement and answered a number of questions you may have about what this means for veterinary nurse training: Does this decision by City and Guilds (C&G) mean that training for Veterinary Nursing will be stopped? No, it […]
Book Clinical Coach Congress 2020 at early bird rates before it’s too late!
The deadline to book onto Clinical Coach Congress 2020 with an early bird discount is fast approaching (31 January 2020). This year’s event, sponsored by Millpledge Veterinary, is returning to the wonderful East of England Arena and Events Centre in Peterborough, and will include lectures on exam techniques, common OSCE mistakes, building strong coach and […]
Becoming a Clinical Supervisor FAQs
Beside every great veterinary nurse is a great clinical supervisor (formerly known as clinical coach), who supported them through their formal training and helped them develop their practical skills in practice. If you’re passionate about veterinary nursing and keen to help others flourish in the industry, you may have considered becoming a clinical supervisor before […]
New A14 Huntingdon Southern Bypass – notice for Huntingdon students
Please be aware the new A14 “Huntingdon Southern Bypass” will be opening on Monday 9th December. This means a section of the old A14 road between junction 23 (Spittals Interchange, Huntingdon) and junction 24 (Godmanchester) will be closed for the foreseeable future. If you travel to our centre in Godmanchester, please see the below details […]
5 Ways to Support Your Student Veterinary Nurse
Working as a clinical coach is extremely rewarding, but training the next wave of Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) is no easy task and brings its own challenges. You need to set timely targets, plan and structure efficient training systems, build good working relationships and maintain personal boundaries. Whether you’ve recently taken on the role of […]
3 Ways to Make Your Workplace More Inclusive for People with Disabilities
According to government data, 19% of working age adults are disabled. As an employer, manager or team leader, it is your responsibility to ensure that employees feel comfortable in the workplace. Read on to find out what you can do to make your workplace more inclusive to people with disabilities. Improve Workplace Accessibility Creating an […]
5 Career Options Working with Horses
If your passion lies with horse care, the good news is that there are many equine careers that offer you the opportunity to work directly with horses. Jobs working with horses can be very sociable and fun, and is fantastic way to earn a wage from doing something you love. Take a look at just […]
Start training as an Equine Veterinary Nurse in March 2020
We’re delighted to announce applications for our *NEW* Level 3 Diploma in Equine Veterinary Nursing, starting in March 2020, are now open! A career as an Equine Veterinary Nurse is a natural choice for those who wish to make a real difference to the lives of horses every single day. College attendance will run on […]