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 […]
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There’s still time to train as a veterinary nurse this January!
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 […]
BVNA CPD at the Zoo!
The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) is holding a one day CPD event on 14 May 2016 from 9am at ZSL London Zoo. Topics include analgesia, gastro-intestinal disease, diabetes, codes of practice and fear free vet visits for cats and dogs. The day also includes free time in the zoo after the event! Book before 31 […]
Send a VN to India: Week Two…
By Andrew Coe, The College of Animal Welfare Well that’s the second week half way gone and the trip so far has certainly been different to most of the group’s previous life and work experiences. So time to reflect on what we have seen and done and on whether we have made any difference to […]
Anti-Bullying Week: 16-20 November 2015
Last week our students at Leeds were asked to draw around their hands on paper, cut them out and write a suggestion on how to stop bullying. These were then linked together to show that our hands can unite and stand together against bullying. A total of 109 hands were made and joined to support […]