We all know life can be stressful – juggling jobs, college work and a social life. While moderate amounts of stress can act as motivation to get work done, higher levels of stress can have a negative impact on mental health. So in light of National Stress Awareness Day take a look below at some […]
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Top 5 stress busters this National Stress Awareness Day!
Get 30% off CPD courses at CAW this Black Friday!
The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) is offering a 30% discount on CPD courses when booked online this Black Friday (23 November 2018). The offer will be available throughout Friday 23 November 2018 by simply entering the code BLKFRI18 at the online checkout. The code can be used multiple times on the day. The online, mobile-friendly, booking […]
Health and Fitness Tip of the Month: Forgiveness
Sometimes when someone has done something to upset or hurt you, the best thing you can do is forgive them. Although this might be the last thing you want to do, it can be beneficial in the long run. Research has shown that forgiveness can reduce depression, anxiety and stress as well as leading to […]
Save 30% on boarding fees this Christmas at Campus Vets and Pets!
Calling all students at The College of Animal Welfare… With Christmas just around the corner, if you’re planning on making a festive getaway this year, why not consider the Campus Vets and Pets luxury boarding kennels and cattery (based at our Leeds centre) for your pet? At Campus Vets and Pets, your pet(s) will benefit […]
Top tips to help your pets cope with bonfire night
While we humans enjoy watching fireworks, they can be very stressful for unsuspecting pets. So, with bonfire night fast approaching, make sure to have fun responsibly by taking care of your pets to help them feel safe around fireworks. Top tips for dogs and cats Keep cats and dogs inside when fireworks are let off. […]
Vet Times is looking for SVN writers!
Vet Times is looking for student veterinary nurses (SVNs) to submit articles to the student section of its website. They are looking for budding writers to provide content which is of interest to both current and prospective SVNs alike. This includes the experiences, successes and failures that come with studying veterinary nursing, extracurricular activites, and all […]
Black Friday for knowledge seekers: Get 30% off CPD courses!
No need to trudge around the shops or form orderly queues for this discount! Just book online on Friday 23 November 2018 and receive 30% off our CPD courses*. To take advantage of this offer, enter the code BLKFRI18 at the checkout for any booking made via our online booking system. This code can be used as many […]
Clinical Coach Congress 2019 open for registration!
We are delighted to announce that Clinical Coach Congress 2019, the UK’s largest conference dedicated solely to supporting clinical coaches and those involved in veterinary nurse training, is now open for registration! Running from 18-19 March 2019, this year’s congress is moving to the wonderful East of England Arena and Events Centre in Peterborough. The […]
Selfie generation won’t adopt black cats because they don’t photograph well
Like us, you’ve probably heard the rumours and superstitions around black cats. But did you know these things are actually affecting adoption rates of black cats in rehoming centres? According to Cats Protection, black cats are the hardest to rehome across the UK and USA, but what are the leading factors behind this? Is it […]
*New!* Online Equine Clinical Coach Training
Calling all clinical coaches! We are delighted to announce that we now offer online Equine Clinical Coach Training. The course is designed for veterinary nurses or surgeons who will be acting as clinical coach for student veterinary nurses within equine practice. The course will be particularly helpful for those struggling to arrange to take time […]