This month’s prize competition topic is ‘LGBT History Month’ – enter and be in with a chance of winning a £20 amazon voucher! LGBT History Month is a month long celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history; including the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. LGBT History Month is also about raising […]
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World Religion Day Competition Winner Announced
Congratulations to student veterinary nurse, Hayley Witson, for winning The College of Animal Welfare’s first Equality & Diversity competition with her wonderful series of images entitled ‘Faith – A house with many rooms’. During January, the College invited students and staff to submit entries around the theme ‘World Religion Day’. Hayley’s series of images were […]
Important information for CAW clinical coaches!
From time to time The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) may ask you to supply information to us in regards to your clinical coach training, standardisation or other relevant documentation. It is really important that this information is provided promptly as delays may result in, for example, your student being unable to start work on […]
Reduction in number of vet nurses removed from register
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has removed 247 veterinary nurses from its register for failing to pay their annual renewal fee. The number is significantly down from 2016, when 692 VNs were removed for non-payment. Practices are encouraged to check the list to ensure the veterinary nurses they employ are on the register and are […]
VPMA announced as returning main sponsor of Head Nurse Congress 2017!
The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to announce that the Veterinary Practice Management Association (VPMA) is retaining its sponsorship of Head Nurse Congress for 2017. Head Nurse Congress provides two days of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) dedicated to head nurses, practice managers and those working in a leadership role in veterinary practice. This […]
VPMA announced as returning main sponsor of Head Nurse Congress 2017!
The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to announce that the Veterinary Practice Management Association (VPMA) is retaining its sponsorship of Head Nurse Congress for 2017. Head Nurse Congress provides two days of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) dedicated to head nurses, practice managers and those working in a leadership role in veterinary practice. This […]
NOAH releases 2017 compendium
The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) has released the 2017 edition of its Compendium of Data Sheets for Animal Medicines, including the latest edition of NOAH’s Code of Practice for the Promotion of Animal Medicines. A free copy of the book will be posted to every veterinary practice in the UK. The compendium can also be […]
Calling all vet practices! Suture material needed!
Calling all vet practices! If you have any out-of-date suture material, we would be very grateful if you could send it to us to make use of for training purposes. You can do this via your QAS during practice visits, via students coming in to College, or by posting to our Huntingdon centre at: The […]
New DNA testing scheme for the Giant Schnauzer approved
Following consultation with the breed’s health co-coordinator, a new official DNA testing scheme for prcd-PRA in the Giant Schnauzer has been approved by The Kennel Club. The Kennel Club consistently reviews DNA testing schemes in conjunction with breed clubs to ensure breeders are supported with resources which help them to make responsible breeding decisions. Test […]
World Religion Day (15 January)
This year falling on 15 January, World Religion Day is about celebrating religious diversity, as well as encouraging religious and non-religious people alike to better understand the beliefs of others, and recognise the similarities that all religions share. First proclaimed by the Baha’i faith in the US in 1950, it has since been celebrated annually […]