The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) are looking for two student veterinary nurses to assist with the running of BVNA Congress this year. Are you professional, hardworking and helpful? Want to meet new people in the profession? Let your CV to stand out above the rest! BVNA are giving two students the opportunity to join […]
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BVNA looking for two students to become congress stewards
Over 800 RVNs asked to submit their CPD records
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) recently wrote to more than 800 registered veterinary nurses, asking them to submit their continuing professional development (CPD) records, in order to monitor compliance with their professional obligation to undertake CPD. This year the College has contacted a random sample of 468 registered veterinary nurses from across all […]
Is obesity a disability?
Would you make an inappropriate comment about a colleague’s weight? Did you know that such a comment could constitute disability harassment? The definition of a disabled person is broad and includes people with mobility or sensory impairment, long term medical conditions, specific learning difficulties, mental health difficulties, and neuro diverse conditions such as ADHD and […]
Student Trips to BVNA Congress: Saturday 10 October 2015
Students can attend for just £27+VAT! This year’s British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) Congress in Telford will be held from the 9th-11th October. If you haven’t been before, the Congress has a wide range of lectures taking place over six streams, as well as a large exhibition hall giving you the chance to catch up […]
The Donkey Sanctuary releases new Donkey Care Handbook
The Donkey Sanctuary’s 45 years of experience and knowledge has been gathered together in one easy to read guide, covering every aspect of understanding the needs of donkeys and mules, and how to provide the best care for them. There is estimated to be a world population of 44 million donkeys and 15 million mules […]
Open Days at Huntingdon and Leeds: BSc Honours Veterinary Nursing
Thinking of studying the BSc Honours Veterinary Nursing degree programme (in collaboration with Middlesex University) at Huntingdon and Leeds this October? If so, please book onto one of our open days and meet tutors and explore our facilities: Saturday 25 July, 10am-1pm (Leeds) Sunday 26 July, 10am-1pm (Huntingdon) Saturday 15 August, 10am-1pm (Huntingdon) Sunday 16 August, 10am-1pm (Leeds) Saturday […]
Nominations now open for 2016 RCVS honours
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons are now accepting nominations for 2016, for its two honours which recognise those who have made an outstanding contribution to the veterinary profession and veterinary science. The Queen’s Medal is the College’s most prestigious honour that can be awarded to a veterinary surgeon, and is available to members of […]
Middlesex VN Degree now available from Huntingdon and Leeds
The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to announce that the first ever BSc Honours Veterinary Nursing degree will be also be available at its Huntingdon and Leeds campuses from this October. This new opportunity follows 17 years of collaborative working with Middlesex University in running a veterinary nursing degree programme at the University’s Hendon […]
Middlesex VN Degree now available from Huntingdon and Leeds
The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to announce that the first ever BSc Honours Veterinary Nursing degree will be also be available at its Huntingdon and Leeds campuses from this October (subject to site approval). This new opportunity follows 17 years of collaborative working with Middlesex University in running a veterinary nursing degree programme […]
Undocumented CPD allowance for vets and VNs to be discountinued
As of the beginning of next year, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will no longer be allowing veterinary surgeons or veterinary nurses to enter undocumented continuing professional development (CPD) on their records. The Veterinary Nursing Education Committee decided to discontinue the annual allowance of five hours of adhoc, undocumented private study for veterinary […]