It is week four of National Pet Month, and time for another of our student top tips for responsible pet ownership blogs! This week, recent veterinary care assistant graduate, Mari, shares her Top Tips for Responsible Rabbit Ownership: Top tips for looking after rabbits Being a rabbit owner can be highly rewarding as rabbits often […]
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Student Top Tips for Responsible Pet Ownership – Rabbits
Celebrating OSCE Success: 100% Pass Rate in March Exams
Congratulations to all our student veterinary nurses who took the March VetSkill OSCEs (practical exams) – we are delighted to announce that all students passed! This is a fantastic accomplishment that reflects the dedication, skill, and hard work of our veterinary nursing students and academic team. A special congratulations goes to Emma Nash and and […]
Student Top Tips for Responsible Pet Ownership – Fish
It is week three of National Pet Month, and time for another of our student top tips for responsible pet ownership blogs! This week, level 2 animal care student (and fish enthusiast), Charlotte, shares her Top Tips for Responsible Fish Keeping: Top tips for keeping fish! The more fish you keep in a tank, the […]
Blended Learning and the 70:20:10 Model
Blended learning is an educational approach that combines traditional face-to-face classroom methods with online and digital learning activities. This model allows learners to benefit from the best of both worlds: the personal interaction and immediate feedback of in-person instruction, and the flexibility and accessibility of online resources. Blended learning can include various formats, such as: In-person […]
New Guide to Becoming a Veterinary Nursing Lecturer
Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) or Veterinary Surgeon (MRCVS) thinking about taking your experience into the classroom? Whether you’re already mentoring students in practice or just curious about what a teaching role could look like, our new guide all about how to become a Veterinary Nursing Lecturer is here to help! This easy-to-follow […]
Student Top Tips for Responsible Pet Ownership – Cats
It is week two of National Pet Month, and time for another of our student top tips for responsible pet ownership blogs! This week, degree veterinary nursing student, Georgette, shares her Top Tips for Responsible Cat Ownership: Top ten tips for looking after cats 1. Get to know your cat’s personality and preferences this is […]
BVNA opens applications for RVN and SVN seats on BVNA Council
The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) is calling on its RVN and SVN members to apply to join its Council. The application window is now open, with a deadline of Saturday 31 May 2025. Becoming a BVNA Council member is a fantastic opportunity to represent and champion the veterinary nursing profession. Shaping the future of […]
Student Top Tips for Responsible Pet Ownership – Dogs
Each week during National Pet Month, we asking one of our students to share their top tips for responsible pet ownership. To kick start us, Level 3 Dog Grooming student, Jake, shares his Top Tips for Responsible Dog Ownership: Top ten tips for looking after dogs Have the time to look after the dog: you […]
April is Stress Awareness Month
April is national stress awareness month, a time to shine a spotlight on the importance of understanding and managing stress. Stress is an inevitable part of life but learning to manage it effectively can significantly improve your overall wellbeing. Did you know? According to recent statistics, 79% of adults in the UK experience stress at […]
April is National Pet Month!
It’s that time of the year again – National Pet Month starts tomorrow, with the aim of promoting responsible pet ownership to both current and prospective pet owners across the country. What we’re doing to celebrate this yearThis year, we have asked four of our students to write their top tips for responsible pet ownership […]