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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 […]
5 Money Management Tips for Student Veterinary Nurses
As a veterinary nursing student there are lots of expenses to think about. You might be surprised how quickly it all adds up once you get to college or university – especially when you’re settling into student life, or if this is the first time you’re responsible for managing your own money. Some SVNs may […]
You’re invited to Behaviour Congress!
Save the date because our very first Behaviour Congress is coming to your screens on Thursday 7th April! New for 2022, Behaviour Congress is a one day virtual event focused on animal behaviour. During congress you will gain 7 hours of CPD and listen to lectures by our expert speakers, who will be sharing their […]
Update from The Principal of The College of Animal Welfare
Dear Student I write to update you about the college’s continuing operation in these extraordinary circumstances. As you are aware The College of Animal Welfare has been preparing to return to face to face delivery from January 2022 for the majority of our courses. Having considered the latest government announcements and scientific opinion concerning the […]
8 Ways to Build a Better Relationship with Social Media
With everything on social media available at our fingertips, it is difficult to imagine a world without it – apps like Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram and Twitter have become a huge part of our lives. Social media offers us lots of new ways to connect, however; you may find that sometimes you see things on social […]
Animal Apprenticeships: Everything You Need to Know
For those aspiring to an exciting career working with animals, animal apprenticeships could be an excellent way to gain hands on experience with animals, pick up practical skills and knowledge and earn a wage – all at the same time. Here, we go through everything you need to know about apprenticeships working with animals. Let’s […]
10 Tips to Get a Better Night’s Sleep
Most of us know what it feels like to have an occasional sleepless night – you go to bed after a long day, keen for a restful sleep – only to find yourself tossing and turning late into the night, and feeling increasingly frustrated as each hour goes by. Unfortunately many of us have struggled […]