Each year, The College of Animal Welfare is required to gain the views of its funded learners on their experiences of studying at the College. This is your opportunity to tell us what you think; your feedback plays an important part in developing the quality of your education and training. The survey asks for your […]
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Nearly 300 VNs removed from Register for non-payment
Nearly 300 veterinary nurses have found themselves removed from the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses for non-payment of their annual renewal fee on 1 January 2018. It is important to remember it is technically illegal for veterinary nurses to practice and perform any procedures that fall under Schedule 3 of the Veterinary Surgeons Act if […]
National Minimum Wage (NMW) set to increase – April 1 2018
It’s good news for all workers earning NMW rates this April, but especially for those under the age of 25 who will see the ‘largest increase in a decade in their statutory minimum wage’ according to the UK government website. See below how much it’s set to increase: National living wage – from £7.50 to […]
Animal sentience legislation must go ahead, say vets
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is calling on the Government to ensure that legislation to enshrine animal sentience in UK law goes ahead before the UK leaves the EU. The call comes in response to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs select committee report, which recommends that Clause 1 covering animal sentience in the […]
Scottish ban on shock collars a victory for dogs and dog lovers!
The Kennel Club has welcomed the announcement by Cabinet Secretary for the Environment Climate Change and Land Reform, Roseanna Cunningham MSP to ban the use of electric shock collars in Scotland. The announcement follows a series of consultations, culminating in a meeting hosted by the Kennel Club during which welfare, veterinary and behaviour organisations all […]
Top honour for WWII hero dog
‘Chips’ receives prestigious PDSA Dickin Medal A US Army dog who protected the lives of his platoon during the invasion of Sicily in 1943, has been posthumously awarded the PDSA Dickin Medal* – widely known as the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross. Chips, a German Shepherd-Husky-cross, has been recognised for his key role during […]
Time is running out to book TP Congress 2018 at Early Bird Rates!
Time is rapidly running out to book onto this year’s TP Congress with the early bird discount ending in just over two weeks’ time (31 January 2018).Sponsored by VN Times, TP Congress is a two-day event that is set to be jam-packed full of useful information and practical tips that will help clinical coaches in, […]
Time’s almost up to nominate a colleague for Petplan Veterinary Awards 2018
Petplan Veterinary Awards nominations deadline – 12 Jan! If someone in your practice has gone that one-step further to ensure the best care possible for the nation’s pets, why not nominate them for a Petplan Veterinary award. But, you’ll have to hurry, nominations close tomorrow! Why nominate? Nominating a member of your team for a […]
Time’s almost up to nominate a colleague for Petplan Veterinary Awards 2018
Petplan Veterinary Awards nominations deadline – 12 Jan! If someone in your practice has gone that one-step further to ensure the best care possible for the nation’s pets, why not nominate them for a Petplan Veterinary award. But, you’ll have to hurry, nominations close tomorrow! Why nominate? Nominating a member of your team for a […]
TP Congress Early Bird Deadline Looms!
There’s still time to book for the Early Bird rate! Back in 2017 you would be forgiven for thinking you had plenty of time to book onto our forthcoming TP Congress. However, now that we are in 2018 this unique event is rapidly approaching. Taking place on Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 March, TP Congress is set […]