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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 […]
Volunteering with African Wildlife: What is it really like?
During the Summer of 2011, having graduated from Middlesex University/The College of Animal Welfare, with a BSc (Hons) in Veterinary Nursing, Sarah Williams spent time as a volunteer in Mpumalanga fulfilling an ambition of working with the African wildlife… I have always wanted to experience wildlife care in Africa so I organised a trip to […]
Skills Funding Agency Employer Survey
Colleges and course providers throughout England are currently taking part in an annual employer survey independently commissioned by the Skills Funding Agency (SFA). As part of this, employers who use The College of Animal Welfare have been contacted by IPSOS-MORI (a leading research company) and invited to take part in this survey to share their […]
New Veterinary Nursing Poster Now Available!
The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) and the Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) have developed a new poster for use by practices. The poster aims to raise public awareness of the training and commitment that goes into becoming a qualified veterinary nurse and the wide range of tasks that they perform in practice. The […]
Clinical Coach Updates – Nursing Progress Log and Tutorials
SAVN17 Clarification on how to complete Skill 1 (Plan, deliver and evaluate care for animals with a range of conditions) – student MUST address a minimum of four medical conditions. Of these four, the student MUST include a range of species, a range of patient ages and medical conditions: however students may address some or […]
Winners of the 2012 Petplan Veterinary Awards Announced
Following a nationwide search to find the UK’s top veterinary professionals for 2012, Petplan has announced the winners of the prestigious Petplan Veterinary Awards. The awards recognise and celebrate staff and practices throughout the country that have delivered an exceptional level of care to the nation’s pets and their owners. The winners are: VET OF […]