The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) hosted two continuing professional development (CPD) pilot days on 28 February and 1 March 2017, training volunteers to trial a proposed new outcomes-based system of measuring and recording learning and development. This trial is the result of a six-week consultation held by the College in June 2016, asking […]
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RCVS launches new CPD pilot
Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: Managing Stress
Everybody knows what it is like to feel stressed. Stress can be a useful drive that can help us to be more productive and feel more energised*, however chronic stress that becomes overwhelming over time can, not only, make existing mental health problems worse, but contribute to the development of mental health problems too.* […]
Head Nurse Congress: Just two weeks left to get early bird rates!
There’s just two weeks left to take advantage of the early bird booking rate for Head Nurse Congress – if you book before 31 March, you can attend both days of Congress for the reduced price of just £215+VAT! Back by popular demand, Head Nurse Congress, sponsored by the Veterinary Practice Management Association (VPMA) and […]
Always wanted to work with animals? Come and find out how!
If you love animals, at some point in your life you may have considered working with them, but what options are there and where do you start? There’s no better place to find out than our annual Careers With Animals Day! Running at our education and training centre in Godmanchester on Saturday 25 March, the event […]
Always wanted to work with animals? Come and find out how!
If you love animals, at some point in your life you may have considered working with them, but what options are there and where do you start? There’s no better place to find out than The College of Animal Welfare’s annual Careers With Animals Day! Running at the College’s education and training centre in Godmanchester […]
National Apprenticeship Week Awards Winners
Thank you to everyone who made a nomination for our Apprenticeship Awards in celebration of National Apprenticeship Week (6-10 March). The five winners have now been chosen. We received some truly inspiring nominations of students and lecturers/employers who have gone above and beyond the call of duty, excelling in their role and making such a […]
Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: Sleep
Did you know? There are over 80 different sleep problems and insomnia is the most common affecting around 20% of us. A solid night’s sleep is essential for a healthy, long life and on average people need around 8 good hours of sleep a night. However one in three people struggle with poor sleep which […]
NPL Guidance for Level 3 Diploma Students
Two new documents have been uploaded to the clinical coach section of The College of Animal Welfare VLE for all clinical coaches supporting Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing students. The ‘Guide to NPL Completion’ gives guidance on completion of the revised Nursing Progress Log (NPL) skills and also makes reference to the City […]
National Careers Week: Options for Animal Lovers
Recent research has revealed that Britons spend a total of 12 years at work during their lifetimes*. They say doing a job you love means you never have to work for a day in your life; and one thing is for sure – 12 years is way too long to be stuck in a role […]
Spring is here: Take note of these spring pet safety tips!
Keep your pet safe this spring! Flowers are blooming all around us, the days are becoming lighter, and the cleaning products are out in full force, which can only mean one thing – seasons are changing and springtime is upon us! Great news for dogs and cats everywhere, the longer days and sunnier weather leaves […]