The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has issued a reminder noting that the deadline is approaching for nominations from veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses who would like to stand as candidates in next year’s RCVS Council and Veterinary Nurses Council elections respectively. The nomination period for both RCVS and VN Councils runs up until 5pm […]
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Nominations for RCVS and VN Councils elections 2017 still open
4 things to consider before becoming a pet owner
So you’ve decided that now is the right time to welcome a new friend to the family. Whilst this choice is an exciting one to make, you have to be prepared to provide your pet with everything it needs to live a fulfilling, happy life. Pet ownership should never be pursued on impulse; it isn’t […]
The College of Animal Welfare VLE Survey: Have your say!
How are you finding your online learning experience at The College of Animal Welfare? Now is your chance to have your say! During January, we are running a short survey for all CAW students to gain feedback on our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). By sharing your thoughts and ideas about your online learning experience with […]
E&D Competition of the Month: World Religion Day
This month’s prize competition topic is ‘World Religion Day’ – enter and be in with a chance of winning a £20 amazon voucher! 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 […]
Christmas Appeals – Thank you!
Thank you very much to everyone who contributed to our Christmas appeals last month. Our Huntingdon centre delivered a large bed full of food, toys and goodies to Animals in Need in Northamptonshire. Edinburgh collected a bin full of food that was donated to the Scottish SPCA Edinburgh and Lothian Animal Rescue and Rehoming […]
£20 amazon voucher up for grabs each month!
At The College of Animal Welfare, we aim to encourage as many people as possible to engage with topics that will challenge assumptions, increase awareness, and help us to become better people. In the past we have asked you to help us shape the way we address bullying in College, and to help us spread […]
Keep your pets safe this Christmas!
Christmas time can present a number of hazards to pets, with figures from the British Veterinary Association (BVA) revealing 80% of vets saw at least one case of toxic ingestion in pets during the last festive period. Across the UK, chocolate poisoning in dogs was the most common cause of toxic ingestion at […]
New Counselling Service Available to CAW Students and Employees in Leeds
Are you feeling unhappy or distressed and need someone to talk to? From time to time you may be struggling with problems at college or at home and need to talk to someone in confidence without the fear of being judged. With this in mind, The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to announce a […]
Veterinary nurse suspended from the VN Register for two months for failing to provide CPD records
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has recently suspended a veterinary nurse from the VN Register for a period of two months for failing to respond to requests to provide CPD records. Please remember that, as a Registered Veterinary Nurse, it is your professional responsibility to ensure you complete the required number of CPD […]
VN Times announced as official sponsors of TP Congress 2017
The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to announce VN Times as the official sponsor of TP Congress 2017. TP Congress is the largest event of its kind, providing two days of CPD dedicated to clinical coaches and those involved in the training of student veterinary nurses. This year’s event is being held on the […]