Tennis is a great way to stay fit and have fun. After 15 minutes of a game you start to burn calories; in an hour you can burn over 250 calories. Tennis helps improve your cardio, speed, co-ordination and flexibility. Did you know playing tennis can burn more calories than cycling? Playing tennis for 3 […]
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Health and Fitness tip of the Week: Get your Wimbledon on!
World Population Day (11 July 2016)
According to Population Institute calculations, in just under half an hour, the net growth to the population has already increased by over 6,000. This is unsurprising, given that population levels have been rising steadily for thousands of years. Even endless wars, epidemics, natural disasters and man-made hazards have not been enough to halt the trend. […]
Microchipping legislation: Stay up-to-date for £25!
A brand new online refresher course, designed to keep veterinary nurses up-to-date on the latest microchipping requirements, has been launched by The College of Animal Welfare (CAW)! Designed in response to much confusion around the recent changes in microchipping legislation, the online course will clarify legal requirements, look at notifiable events, give advice on processes […]
Microchipping legislation: Stay up-to-date for £25!
A brand new online refresher course, designed to keep veterinary nurses up-to-date on the latest microchipping requirements, has been launched by The College of Animal Welfare (CAW). Designed in response to much confusion around the recent changes in microchipping legislation, the online course will clarify legal requirements, look at notifiable events, give advice on processes […]
Health and Fitness tip of the Week: You may find this humerus!
Did you know we are born with 300 bones but when we die we only have 206? Exercise plays an important part when maintaining bones and joints. It helps improve your balance which reduces the chances of falling. Building muscle around joints is a good way to make sure your bones are supported. Yoga is […]
Top tips for keeping rabbits cool this summer!
Are you making sure your pets are staying cool and safe in the rising temperatures this summer? The British Veterinary Association (BVA), British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) and British Veterinary Zoological Society (BVZS) are advising that you take extra care if you are a rabbit owner as they are particularly vulnerable in high heats. […]
CAW students and staff raise over £700 for worthy charities!
Students and staff at our Edinburgh centre are thrilled to have raised £784 at Edinburgh’s Gung Ho Event on Saturday 11 June, efforts which have not gone unnoticed by Edinburgh Centre Manager Karen Hibell, who was quick to congratulate those involved: “The College has a proud history of fundraising for good causes and, as always, I’m […]
CAW students and staff raise over £700 for worthy charities!
Students and staff at The College of Animal Welfare in Edinburgh are thrilled to have raised £784 at Edinburgh’s Gung Ho Event on Saturday 11 June, efforts which have not gone unnoticed by Edinburgh Centre Manager Karen Hibell, who was quick to congratulate those involved: “The College has a proud history of fundraising for good […]
Health and Fitness tip of the Week: Forgiveness
Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. – Buddha When somebody or something makes you unhappy, you have two choices: you can dwell on hurtful events and situations, or you can accept what has happened, and […]
RCVS launch six week consultation on CPD policy
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is engaging in a consultation with both veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses regarding its continuing professional development (CPD) and lifelong learning policy, running from 17 June to 29 July. The RCVS currently expect veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to undertake 105 and 45 hours of CPD respectively over […]