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Detailed Breakdown of OSCE changes
Further to the RCVS’ announcement that some of the OSCE tasks have been changed, a breakdown of changes can be found below: LD01 Now an 18 step task Step 9 now reads – Using a correct technique carefully place a cover slip over sample Step 17 now reads – Focus the microscope to locate a […]
Changes Announced to the Veterinary Nursing OSCE Stations
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have announced that a number of the OSCE stations have been altered. In most cases the alterations are minor and reflect what nurses are doing already. In some cases where a large number of students have failed a step the examiners have sought to reword the task to […]
New Director of Education at RCVS
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has appointed Freda Andrews to the newly-created role of Director of Education. The move comes following the early retirement of former Head of Veterinary Nursing, Libby Earle, in April. Freda, who has been Head of Education at the RCVS for nearly 14 years, will oversee both the Veterinary […]
DVS pledges support for Mission Rabies
Davies Veterinary Specialists (DVS) has pledged its support for Mission Rabies, India. The Hertfordshire-based private small animal referral practice is donating 50,000 rabies vaccines, to be used during the first month of the campaign, which launches this September 2013. In India it is estimated that at least one child dies from rabies every hour, normally […]
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.
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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 […]