The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to announce that TP Congress 2016, two days of CPD dedicated to clinical coaches and those involved in the training of student veterinary nurses, is now open for registration. Held on the 29 February and 1 March 2016, TP Congress is moving to a new and exciting venue […]
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TP Congress 2016 Now Open for Registration
Send a VN to India: Final Reflections
By Karen Hibell, The College of Animal Welfare I have heard many times that India is a country of contrast, and more recently from many locals as we were greeted in the street; welcome to ‘God’s own country’. Everyone was interested in how far we had travelled, our thoughts of their country, but more importantly […]
British values student poster competition – Win a Kindle Fire 10!
What are our British values? We need your help to design a poster to be displayed at our centres and used on our website to help us promote the importance of adhering to the five British values: Democracy The rule of law Individual liberty Mutual respect Tolerance of different faiths and beliefs The winning entrant […]
There’s still time to train as a veterinary nurse this January!
Are you looking to train as a veterinary nurse? If so, there is no need to wait until next September, you could start your training in January! The January start programme is run at our Huntingdon, Potters Bar and Leeds centres. To enrol you should be employed in a veterinary practice that is approved to […]
College Students Recognised at Awards Ceremony
Students from The College of Animal Welfare and CAW Business School had their hard work and achievements recognised at the College’s annual Students Awards Ceremony on Saturday 28 November. The Awards Ceremony was a celebration of achievements that students have made during the past year, not only at the College’s Godmanchester centre but also at […]
College Students Recognised at Awards Ceremony
Students from The College of Animal Welfare and CAW Business School had their hard work and achievements recognised at the College’s annual Students Awards Ceremony on Saturday 28 November. The Awards Ceremony was a celebration of achievements that students have made during the past year, not only at the College’s Godmanchester centre but also at […]
College Students Recognised at Awards Ceremony
Students from The College of Animal Welfare and CAW Business School in Godmanchester had their hard work and achievements recognised at the College’s annual Students Awards Ceremony on Saturday 28 November. The Awards Ceremony was a celebration of achievements that students have made during the past year, not only at the College’s Godmanchester centre but […]
Call for Candidates: RCVS and VN 2016 Council elections
Nominations are now invited from all veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses who are eligible to stand for RCVS and VN Council. Six seats will be contested for RCVS Council while two places are available on VN Council. Successful candidates are expected to serve four-year terms and will take up their places at RCVS Day in […]
Send a VN to India: Differing perspectives
By Karen Hibell, The College of Animal Welfare Time in India certainly opens the eyes and provides the opportunity to gain a greater awareness of different perspectives, if you remain open to listening and learning. What could be viewed as a standard approach in the UK has led to many clinical discussions and teaching sessions […]
Send a VN to India: 61st Cavalry Regiment of the Indian Army
by Karen Hibell, The College of Animal Welfare Yesterday we were given the opportunity to watch two of the army horses being exercised. The university is home to the horses that belong to the 61st cavalry regiment of the Indian army. They say that is is the largest horse mounted unit in the world; larger […]