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BVNA announce chosen Charity for 2013/14
BVNA are delighted to announce that Nowzad Dogs, which was founded in 2007 by Royal Marine Sergeant Pen Farthing is their chosen charity for the year 2013/14. The charity’s story began when Pen and his colleagues were posted to Now Zad in Helmand Province of Afghanistan. The main purpose of their visit was to provide […]
BVNA Appoints New President & Vice President
The British Veterinary Nursing Association Ltd (BVNA) are delighted to announce that Kirstie Shield DipAVN (Surg) RVN, head nurse of The Hale Veterinary Group in Chippenham, was elected as President during their Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Sunday 13th October at the BVNA Congress in Shropshire. Delighted at being elected President, Kirstie says: ‘I […]
BVNA Awards Prestigious Honorary Membership
The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) awarded honorary membership to three deserving individuals during the recent awards ceremony held at the BVNA Congress on Friday 11th October. BVNA President Louisa Baker (pictured right) joined by Chief Veterinary Officer of the RSPCA James Yeates (pictured left) awarded Sue Badger, Anne McBride and Julian Hoad lifetime Honorary Membership […]
City & Guilds Award Aspiring Veterinary Nurse £4,400!
“I actually applied 15 minutes before the closing deadline, and I’m so glad I did”Deciding your career path and choosing your studies should be an exciting prospect but unfortunately that is not the case for everyone; like in the case of Crissy Lister who despite wanting to study to be a veterinary nurse faced the […]
CAW Students Make a Start on Creating a Wildflower Meadow
Last week saw the first student visit to the Muchwood and Mary’s woodland site managed by The College of Animal Welfare (on behalf of The Woodland Trust). The main purpose of the visit was to take the first steps in the creation of a wildflower meadow. Wildflower meadow is a seriously threatened habitat that has […]
What Are You Doing With Yours?
Have you just got back from this year’s BVNA Congress? Did you collect one of our ‘Keep Cool and Trust Your Head Nurse’ cooler lunch bags? If so, why not enter our photo competition to win a £100 book voucher! We are looking for photos of the most unusual use of the lunch bag – […]
Come See The College of Animal Welfare at BVNA Congress – Stand B11!
CAW is pleased to be exhibiting at the 40th BVNA Congress this year in Telford! This year we’re at stand B11, featuring our leadership and management courses! Are you a head nurse or team leader? Do you want to be one? If you have ‘issues’ with organising your work, or handling members of your team, […]
Practicals for Clinical Coaches – 4 November 2013
Support your student VNs by reviewing OSCE tasks! This day course is an in depth look at supporting your students as they prepare for their RCVS practical exams. As well as looking at the correct techniques for current tasks you will also look at the exam procedure, recent changes and common causes of failure. Huntingdon: […]
New FREE App makes RCVS Code of Conduct easy to access
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has launched a free app for the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses, which can be downloaded for both Apple and Android devices. Once installed, the app provides smartphone and tablet users with a mobile-friendly version of the Code and all 27 chapters of […]
Apprenticeship Minimum Wage Increase from 1 October 2013
From Tuesday 1 October, the minimum wage for apprentices will increase by three pence to £2.68 per hour. All Apprenticeships must comply with the new rate; this applies to existing apprentices as well as new recruits. Vacancies available on Apprenticeship vacancies with a start date after September must include the new rate as a minimum. […]