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 […]
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BVNA CPD at the Zoo!
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 […]
Hip-hip-hooray celebrations at London Vet Show
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and Kennel Club joined together for a celebration at the London Vet Show on 19th November to mark 50 years since the launch of the scheme to screen for hip dysplasia in dogs. BVA President Sean Wensley said: ‘Hundreds of thousands of dogs have benefited from the scheme, which helps […]
Send a VN to India: Friday 20 November 2015
By Karen Hibell, The College of Animal Welfare Friday was a day of mixed emotions. Firstly, it was the last day at Pookode campus. Time to take stock of the week; the cases seen, friends met and what had been achieved. There were some loose ends to tidy up. Jo, an Indian wildcat that had […]
Mind Matters Initiative trials mental health awareness courses
Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) is trialing a series of mental health awareness courses for members of the veterinary practice team. It aims to make a real different to those in the veterinary team struggling with mental health issues. The training aims to help individuals better understand the signs and symptoms of mental ill-health and know […]
Take Part in the NPL Survey!
Calling all clinical coaches! There is currently a short survey taking place which will feed into a review of the functionality of the Nursing Progress Log (NPL). Please log into your NPL as usual and follow the link at the top of the homepage. This survey is open until 3rd December 2015. Please also encourage […]
Send a VN to India: The first few days
By Karen Hibell, The College of Animal Welfare The flight into Kerala in the early hours of Sunday morning was followed by a three hour mini bus drive up the dark and winding roads to Lakkidi. Nine hairpin bends later and a couple of pit stops to take in the view, meet some of the […]
Send a VN to India: Project Underway!
We are delighted that our eight Edinburgh Napier University Veterinary Nursing Students, Karen Hibell and Andrew Coe from The College of Animal Welfare, and Hayley Walters and Heather Bacon from the JMICAWE, The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, have arrived safely in Kerala, India. This past weekend saw a Veterinary Science Conference in which […]
Staff and Students Raise Lots for Children in Need
Staff and students from The College of Animal Welfare in Godmanchester were delighted to raise £126 for Children In Need on Friday 13 November. A variety of ‘spottiness’ was seen around the college –from spotty scarfs and spotty shirts to spotty onesies and spotty cakes! Alison German, Marketing Executive at The College of […]