Please note that we have received written confirmation from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) stating that lunch breaks do NOT count towards the practical training hours of a student veterinary nurse when applying for professional registration; therefore please do not include lunch breaks when logging your number of hours in practice.
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Clarification regarding lunch breaks for student veterinary nurses
CAW tutor reaches milestone in distance learning support
We are proud to announce that, since joining the College in 2012, Distance Learning Tutor Kirsty Jones has provided learning support to over 100 veterinary care assistant students over the course of their online studies – hard work which, no doubt, ensured that each student reached their full potential and passed their formal qualification in veterinary […]
CAW tutor reaches milestone in distance learning support
The College of Animal Welfare is proud to announce that, since joining the College in 2012, Distance Learning Tutor Kirsty Jones has provided learning support to over 100 veterinary care assistant students over the course of their online studies – hard work which, no doubt, ensured that each student reached their full potential and passed […]
Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: Happy Feet!
Did you know that our feet take the full weight of our body? This is why it is very important to make sure they are supported. If your feet aren’t supported it can cause hip, knee and back problems. Giving the muscles and joints in the foot a chance to rest on a regular basis […]
2016 Middlesex VN Graduations
Congratulations to our BSc (Honours) Veterinary Nursing students from Middlesex University. Wishing you all the very best of luck for the future. You can find all the pictures from your graduation ceremony here.
2016 Middlesex VN Graduations
Congratulations to our BSc (Honours) Veterinary Nursing students from Middlesex University. Wishing you all the very best of luck for the future. You can find all the pictures from your graduation ceremony here.
Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: Hay fever levels are up!
Did you know if you suffer from hay fever, you can get a better night’s sleep if you wash your hair at bed time? One in five people are affected by hay fever at some point in their life; symptoms include sneezing, runny nose and itchy eyes. There are several ways in which you can relieve […]
City & Guilds July 2016 Veterinary Nursing OSCE Results
City & Guilds have today (11 July 2016) informed us that the results of their July Veterinary Nursing OSCEs will be sent out to Colleges the week commencing 8 August 2016. Once we receive the results, we will process them as soon as possible and ensure they are sent out to students, by email, within […]
Health and Fitness tip of the Week: Preventing Cancer
Did you know in 2010, around 43% of cancer cases in the UK were caused by lifestyle and environmental factors? Making sure you’re healthy by eating right and exercising enough is one of the ways you can reduce the chances of cancer. When you are in the sun it is important to make sure you […]
Update to City & Guilds Veterinary Nursing OSCEs
City & Guilds have altered the wording on 4 of the small animal veterinary nursing OSCEs, as below: Lab 01 Scenario wording changed from ‘Identify the crystals shown in the photographs’ to ‘photograph’. Lab 07 Wording altered in step 6 to include patient handling: ‘Patient handled and sample collected without causing trauma to the ear’. […]