Are you a vet nurse and passionate about rabbits? Join rabbit enthusiast, Claire Speight RVN C&G Cert VNES, on Friday 24 August at Leeds and find out how you can best care for rabbits in veterinary practice, as well as provide clear information to owners on how to enrich the lives of their rabbits. Claire holds the City […]
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First Aid for Dog Owners half-day course: Friday 20 July (10am-1pm)
Would you know what to do if your dog was in trouble and needed urgent help? Caring for dogs in an emergency takes many important skills. You need to be able to recognise what’s wrong; whether that be a dog suffering from heatstroke in the summer sunshine, or struggling to breathe after swallowing a strange […]
RCVS to consult on new VN qualifications framework
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is set to ask veterinary professionals for their views on a proposed new framework for veterinary nursing qualifications post-registration. The proposals have been developed by the RCVS following the VN Futures research project, which found that many nurses wanted a more structured and rewarding career path. The proposed […]
Football’s coming home, but are you? Helping separation anxiety in dogs
After last night’s World Cup match, English football fans are hoping ‘it’s coming home’. But have you stopped to think that your dog may be hoping the same thing – that you’re ‘coming home’ soon. Dogs are very social animals, they would naturally live in packs and most would still prefer company to being home […]
Could mobile phones be putting our health at risk?
Did you know that around 93% of adults in the UK use mobile phones? While it seems harmless to pick up your phone and send a text to your friend, is it? The radio waves produced by mobile phones are non-ionising electromagnetic radiation, a low form of energy. Current research suggests that it’s unlikely these radio […]
A Beginners Guide to Setting up a Dog Walking and Pet Sitting Business (2 day course: 4-5 August)
If you love animals, at some point you may have thought about becoming your own boss and starting up a dog walking and pet sitting business. But starting your own business can be daunting, especially if you’ve never done it before! There are accounts to sort, paperwork to keep and legal obligations to follow – […]
Health and Fitness Tip of the Month: Addictions
When people hear the word ‘addiction’ they tend to think of gambling, alcohol or drugs. However, addictions come in many different forms and can include things such as food, shopping and internet etc. People also often believe that addictions are the addict’s fault and it is easy for them to stop. This is not the […]
Vets encouraged to get their cameras out for BVA’s ‘Veterinary photographer of the year’ competition
This year is British Veterinary Association’s third Veterinary photographer of the year competition. With last year seeing over 600 entries, this year’s competition is anticipated to be even bigger and better! In light of World Photography Day on 19 August, BVA are encouraging its members to get their cameras out and have some fun! This […]
To walk or not to walk? Protect your dogs from heatstroke this summer…
With temperatures predicted to soar in some parts of the country this week, it is important to be mindful of the very real danger of heatstroke when exercising your dog. Instead of walking your dogs in the heat, many dogs would enjoy relaxing with you in a shady garden. It’s important to be mindful when […]
Want to work with animals? Start your job search at our Apprenticeship Recruitment Day!
The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to be running a new Apprenticeship Recruitment Day at its Huntingdon centre on Wednesday 1 August 2018 for those looking to find an Animal Care Apprenticeship job. We know just how hard it can be for people looking to work with animals to finding that illusive apprenticeship job […]