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RCVS calls for a Private Members’ Bill to protect the title ‘veterinary nurse’
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has written to the MPs drawn in today’s private members’ Bill ballot to call upon them to introduce legislation to protect the title ‘veterinary nurse’ and introduce an effective regulatory system that would ensure that those veterinary nurses found guilty of serious professional misconduct were prevented from carrying […]
Celebrate World Environment Week and Win a £100 Book Voucher!
In conjunction with World Environment Day on Wednesday 5 June, The College of Animal Welfare is holding a poster competition for all CAW students with the winning entrant receiving a £100 book voucher! All you need to do is create a poster which highlights the issues surrounding our environment and which promotes ways to improve […]
Abandoned pets at an all-time high according to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has reported a record number of pets coming through its doors, with a 50 per cent rise in abandoned pets compared to last year. The charity has received nearly 5,000 calls from struggling pet owners so far this year. Key reasons given are moving into rented accommodation, changes to working […]
£10 Clipping/Stripping of Dogs from 13-24 May
Over the next two weeks (Monday to Friday, 13-24 May) we are offering clipping/stripping of dogs at our Godmanchester Centre for just £10!! (subject to available appointments). To book an appointment please call Debbie Scriven on 01480 422060.
Animal Live Cams
8 of the Internet’s Most Adorable, Time-Wasting Animal Live Cams (via Gizmodo)
CAW Business School is Now Open!
We are delighted to announce that our new Business School is now open! Based at our Huntingdon centre, CAW Business School offers a range of accountancy and leadership and management courses accredited by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) for those looking to gain industry recognised qualifications […]
RCVS 2014 VN Examination Dates
For those students who are still taking the Royal College of Veterinary Nursing (RCVS) VN Examinations, the 2014 dates have now been released and can be found on the RCVS website.
National VN Awareness Month is here!
There’s still time to take part in the British Veterinary Nursing Association’s (BVNA) 2013 National VN Awareness Month 2013. This is your chance to help promote the role of the veterinary nurse to the general public as well as raising awareness of the profession’s contribution to the welfare of animals. You can register your event […]
2013 RCVS Council and VN Council Election Results Announced
The results are now in for the 2013 Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council and Veterinary Nurses (VN) Council elections: RCVS Council election Candidate Number of votes WITTE, Thomas Hermann 2,251 Elected GRAY, Christopher John 1,974 Elected JINMAN, Peter Charles 1,949 Elected VINER, Bradley Phillip 1,927 […]
DWR treat an 102 year old patient!
Dick White Referrals (DWR) in Cambridgeshire have recently treated thier oldest patient to date – a 102 year old tortoise! Having received a call from the referring vet on 1st April, DWR were unsure as to whether the call was an april fool’s day joke at first, but it was a genuine referral and the tortoise […]