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New Radiology Revision App for Veterinary Nurses
The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) has joined forces with leading IT provider, AT Veterinary Systems, to produce a handy radiology revision app for veterinary nurses. Split into two sections, the app comprises a quick revision and a full revision option. The quick revision is a spot test of twenty multiple choice questions with a […]
Veterinary Care Assistants Free Training – Just 9 Days Left!
Don’t miss out! There are just 9 days left to take advantage of the fully funded (ie FREE!) Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Care Assistants (VCA) training. ‘We have been delighted with the response from practices taking up the full funding offer over the past few months’ commented Leslie Heaton-Smith of The College of Animal Welfare, […]
New Equine Evening Courses in June and July
The College of Animal Welfare is pleased to announce a new series of equine evening courses during June and July. Aimed at horse lovers and enthusiasts, these two hour courses will be run at our Huntingdon centre in Cambridgeshire from 7-9pm and cost just £10 per evening. Each evening is independent so don’t worry if you’ve miss one […]
More Kittens Needed for Health and Behaviour Study
Over 1,000 kitten owners across the UK are helping with the University of Bristol’s ‘Bristol Cats’ study but even more kittens are needed to take part. This study is the first of its kind; looking into cat health, welfare and behaviour and had been running since 2010. Due to continued funding the researchers are looking […]
BEVA Congress Registration Now Open
Registration for the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) Congress on 12-15 September 2012 at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham is now open. The congress is widely renowned as the world’s best equine veterinary congress. The Scientific Programme is spread over three days and caters for vets and vet nurses at every level. Those registering before the end of July […]
VN Council Elections Results Announced
The votes for the 2012 Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Veterinary Nurse Councils elections have been counted and the results are now in. Of the three candidates standing for election, one existing Member – Kathy Kissick – has been returned, and one new member – Elizabeth Figg – has been elected. Both will resume/take up their […]
Looking to Recruit an Apprentice? Let CAW Help!
The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) can provide a free online recruitment service to employers looking to recruit new apprentices via the National Apprenticeship Services’ ‘Apprenticeship Vacancies’ website. From writing your job advert and advertising it free of charge on your behalf, through to filtering applications and liaising with candidates – the service is designed […]
Forthcoming CPD Courses at Leeds (May 2012)
May is a really busy time at our Leeds Centre! We’re working hard to make sure there’s something for everyone – book on now! Bite Size CPD: Care of the Spinal Patient, 3 May 2012, 7-9pm Join Lisa Thompson DipAVN (Surgical) as she takes us along nursing a spinal surgery case from admission to discharge. […]
Forthcoming CPD Courses at Edinburgh (May 2012)
We’ve got some great lectures and courses coming up in May at our Edinburgh centre! Bite Size CPD: Professional Issues Affecting Veterinary Nurses, 10 May 2012, 7-9pm Veterinary nurses face a new regulatory world these days – but there’s no need to panic! Join Dr Elizabeth Mullineaux as she clearly lays out your rights and […]
Forthcoming CPD courses at Huntingdon (May 2012)
We’ve got some great lectures and courses coming up in May at our Headland House centre in Huntingdon! Dog and Cat Behaviour Workshop, 14-15 May 2012, 9.30am-4pm Join well-known animal behaviourist Sara Whittaker DipCABT in this two day, in-depth look at dog and cat behaviour. Starting with an overview of the basics of pets and […]