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Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!
We would be very grateful for any examples of parasites mounted on microscope slides. We have a diminishing supply of these and additional examples would help with revision and study sessions. Any ‘donations’ would be greatly appreciated. Please ensure that any ‘exhibits’ are securely mounted and sent to Tamsin Swain at our Potters Bar centre […]
Advanced Apprenticeship in Veterinary Nursing (Level 3 Diploma) – Enrolling Now for September!
If you have a member of staff looking to start their veterinary nurse training this September then don’t delay, enrol them now as places are filling up fast. Remember if the potential student is waiting for exam results this Summer they can still enrol now, and if for any reason they are unsuccessful and do […]
Free Work-Based Animal Care Training – Just 8 Weeks Left!!
We have been delighted that animal welfare organisations and kennels & catteries throughout England, have chosen to enrol their staff onto our animal care apprenticeship programmes over the past few weeks. There are now just eight weeks left to take advantage of nationwide free animal care apprenticeship training for animal care staff. Remember apprenticeships incorporate […]
Get involved in National VN Awareness Month – July 2012
If you are a veterinary nurse and are passionate about your profession then why not get involved with this year’s ‘National Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month’ which runs from the 1-31 July? Help promote the importance of the veterinary nursing profession and educate the general public about the different roles of nursing staff in practice by organising an event such […]
RCVS to Continue Processing Student Veterinary Nurse Enrolments
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have confirmed that student veterinary nurse enrolments will continue to be processed by them: “The RCVS will continue to enrol students for the purposes of keeping a record of those entitled to undertake Schedule 3 work. Enrolment will, as now, be the commencement of a student’s eventual professional record. […]
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 […]