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*New* event discounts available to CAW Veterinary Nursing Students
If you’re a student on one of our veterinary nursing programmes, we’re pleased to announce a special discount on some of our congresses! You can now get a ticket to any of these events for just £49… Behaviour Congress, 7th April Rabbits and Small Furries Congress, 9th June Equine Congress, 3rd November Nutrition Congress, 1st […]
Autism Acceptance Week: 28 March – 3 April 2022
Autism is a lifelong disability which affects how people communicate and interact with the world. One in 100 people are on the autism spectrum, which means there are around 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK today. How does Autism affect people? Autism can affect how people communicate with others, and how they deal […]
6 Ways to Inspire and Develop Your Animal Care Volunteers
Whether it be helping to care for the animals, or providing assistance with fundraising, administration and marketing; many animal welfare charities and organisations seek volunteers to support their work and mission. Nurturing a reliable, loyal animal care volunteer force can be challenging, but is worth the time and effort it takes. If you’re working in […]
Calling all ‘rabbit and small furry’ veterinary nurse enthusiasts!
Our very first Rabbits and Small Furries Congress is coming to your screens on Thursday 9 June! New for 2022, this congress is a one-day virtual event that explores the care of rabbits and small furries in veterinary practice. You will earn seven hours of CPD and listen to lectures by our expert speakers, who […]
Neurodiversity Celebration Week #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek
“We should celebrate neurodiversity – the world would be poorer and life duller if we were all the same.” Neil Milliken Did you know that this week (21-27 March 2022) is Neurodiversity Celebration Week? A week-long event designed to help people learn more about neurodiversity, and for neurodiverse students to develop a more positive perception […]
University Mental Health Day #UniMentalHealthDay
Did you know that Thursday 14 March 2024 is University Mental Health Day? A day, created by the UK’s Student Mental Health Charity – Student Minds and the University Mental Health Advisors Network (UMHAN), that brings together the university community to raise awareness of student mental health, reduce stigma and create ongoing change. Work to raise […]
5 Ways to Share Your Skills as a Veterinary Nurse
Whether you’re an expert at wound management, extra knowledgeable about animal nutrition, or love learning about feline nursing, as a veterinary nurse you may have skills and knowledge you take particular pride in. Why not share it with others? Sharing your professional skills as a veterinary nurse is a fantastic opportunity to make connections with […]
Safer Internet Day – All fun and games? Exploring respect and relationships online
Safer Internet Day 2022 is on 8th February. This year, the theme is ‘All fun and games? Exploring respect and relationships online’. The college would like to take this day as an opportunity to take a moment to consider the importance of maintaining professional boundaries both in your professional and personal online presence, keeping your […]
Head Nurse Congress 2022 opens for bookings
Save the date because Head Nurse Congress is back on Thursday 5th May 2022, and tickets are on sale now! Head Nurse Congress is aimed at aspiring, new and experienced head veterinary nurses and practice managers. During this *virtual* event you’ll get the opportunity to listen to a range of talks from expert speakers and […]
Virtual Careers With Animals Day is back this March!
Join us for our next Virtual Careers With Animals Day on Saturday 19th March 2022! If you’re looking for guidance about career and training options in the animal care and veterinary industry, then Careers With Animals Day is the perfect place to start! During this FREE, online event you’ll be able to listen to career talks […]