The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has published a guide for student veterinary nurses and providers of veterinary education regarding fitness to practise issues. The new guide, entitled Fitness to Practise – A Guide for UK Providers of Veterinary Nursing Education and Student Veterinary Nurses, was produced by a Working Party, and is an […]
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New Fitness to Practise Guidance for Student Veterinary Nurses published
RCVS produces new guidance on compulsory microchipping of dogs
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has produced new guidance for both veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses on the compulsory microchipping regulations for dogs, which will come into force in England, Scotland and Wales next month. The three nations have published separate sets of regulations, but they all oblige keepers of dogs to microchip […]
The College of Animal Welfare Opens New Pet Care Centre in Tingley
Campus Vets and Pets, a new pet care centre bringing affordable pet care and job opportunities to the local area, is now open in Tingley. The new centre, located just off of Junction 28 of the M62 on the former Mypetstop site in Capitol Park, is the latest venture of The College of Animal Welfare. […]
The College of Animal Welfare Opens New Pet Care Centre in Tingley
Campus Vets and Pets, a new pet care centre bringing affordable pet care and job opportunities to the local area, is now open in Tingley. The new centre, located just off of Junction 28 of the M62 on the former Mypetstop site in Capitol Park, is the latest venture of The College of Animal Welfare. […]
The College of Animal Welfare Opens New Pet Care Centre in Tingley
Campus Vets and Pets, a new pet care centre bringing affordable pet care and job opportunities to the local area, is now open in Tingley. The new centre, located just off of Junction 28 of the M62 on the former Mypetstop site in Capitol Park, is the latest venture of The College of Animal Welfare. […]
Voting now open for 2016 RCVS and VN Council election
Veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses may now cast votes for their preferred candidates in this year’s Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council election and Veterinary Nurses (VN) Council election. Ballot papers with candidate details, biographies and manifestos have been posted to all veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses last week. Eight candidates are standing in […]
Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: Laughter
Laughter therapy, and laughter itself, can boost your health and positive thinking and can have very beneficial effect s your body too. It has been shown to lead to reductions in stress hormones and when we laugh, the brain releases endorphins that can relieve some physical pain symptoms. These physiological and psychological benefits give people […]
The College of Animal Welfare Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted
The College of Animal Welfare has been rated as ‘Good’ across the board following its recent Ofsted inspection. This is the first inspection the College has been through since the new, more stringent, inspection framework was introduced in September 2015. Barbara Cooper, College Principal, commented “We are delighted to have received a solid ‘Good’ grade […]
The College of Animal Welfare Rated ‘Good’ By Ofsted
The College of Animal Welfare has been rated as ‘Good’ across the board following its recent Ofsted inspection. This is the first inspection the College has been through since the new, more stringent, inspection framework was introduced in September 2015. Barbara Cooper, College Principal, commented “We are delighted to have received a solid ‘Good’ grade […]
Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: Get motivated!
If you want to stay motivated to get fit, why not train with a friend or in a group. You will all push each other to succeed, and you will also be more likely to do your chosen activity on a day when you might be lacking in motivation. Perhaps do regular short bursts of […]