The newly developed Veterinary Nursing Day One Competences embed greater emphasis on professionalism and accountability. In turn, there is now an assessment tool in the new version of the Nursing Progress Log (NPL) which is designed to aid veterinary nurse students in the acquisition of skills in self-evaluation and self-development within a veterinary team, which […]
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Nursing Progress Log: Professional Behaviour Evaluation
Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: Norovirus
Did you know that the norovirus is one of the most common stomach bugs? Norovirus; also known as the winter bug; is a common bug which causes sickness and diarrhoea. Its suggested that you take 48 hours out of work/school to stop spreading the bug. The sickness bug can be spread through contact with an […]
Rescue warning from the Kennel Club as advert sends boxer pup searches soaring
The Kennel Club has reminded people about the importance of carefully choosing a dog after the annual John Lewis Christmas advert, featuring ‘Buster’ the Boxer, has sent searches for Boxer dog puppies to record highs. Figures released by the Kennel Club show that searches for Boxer puppies on its Find A Puppy website, rose by 160 […]
Petplan Veterinary Awards 2017: Nominations now open
Nominations for the Petplan Veterinary Awards 2017, which recognise members of the veterinary profession who have gone “above and beyond” in their daily roles, are now open. The Veterinary Awards aim to encourage vet staff and pet owners to recognise the dedication of those caring for the UK’s pets. Award categories include: Practice of the […]
The Kennel Club announces the reclassification of the Basset Hound
The Kennel Club has announced the reclassification of the Basset Hound, from category three to category two of its Breed Watch system, with effect from 1st January 2017. The reclassification follows a recommendation from the Kennel Club Dog Health Group, and means that Basset Hound best of breed winners or those winning their third challenge […]
Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: Health and safety in the workplace
Did you know each year around 630,000 people in the UK are injured at work? All employers have a responsibility when it comes to health and safety in the work place. Most companies will have a health and safety policy which you will have to make yourself familiar with. Common paperwork relating to health and […]
Nursing Progress Log (NPL) back online
We have been informed by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) that the Nursing Progress Log (NPL) is now back online. Unfortunately the crash means that activity submitted between 01.30 and 08.00 on 15 November 2016 (Tuesday morning) may have been lost and will need to be re-submitted. The RCVS apologies for the inconvenience […]
The Kennel Club approves Cavalier Heart Scheme
The Kennel Club, working in association with the University of Copenhagen and the Danish Kennel Club, has approved a new health testing programme for myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel; the programme will help to dramatically improve heart health in the breed. The decision follows a 2016 scientific paper that […]
New Block Release Veterinary Nursing at Huntingdon
The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to announce a new block release Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing programme running at its Huntingdon centre from January 2017. The block release course will run over two years and will consist of four, two week blocks in college each year and intensive online learning. Local accommodation […]
Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: Stress
Did you know the work place is a key factor in causing stress? Stress can be caused by many different things; trauma, exams, work and daily struggles. Stress can have lot of symptoms and these can be shown through physical, psychological and behavioural. Over-eating, unable to concentrate, lack of interest, tiredness and behaviours such as […]