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Why study the VetSkill Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal)?
Following the announcement of our move to awarding body VetSkill for all new companion animal diploma veterinary nursing students starting from January 2020, you may be wondering why you should study the new qualification. Here, we go through the many benefits of studying the VetSkill Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal): Employer-led learning […]
VetSkill Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal) – FAQs
Following the announcement of our move to awarding body VetSkill for new student veterinary nurses starting from January next year, you may be looking for more information about the VetSkill Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal). Here, we discuss the course in more detail and answer common questions you may have… Who are […]
New VetSkill Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal) open for applications!
We’re pleased to announce we’re moving to awarding body VetSkill for all new student veterinary nurses starting from January next year – and applications are now open! VetSkill’s new Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal) qualification supports learners by focussing on the RCVS Day-One Skills and Competences and underpinning knowledge relevant to the […]
Masquerade Ball – Prizes and Sponsorship Opportunities
Calling all local businesses! We’re hosting a charity Masquerade Ball in Peterborough on Friday 1st November – and we need your help! We’re currently looking for businesses to get involved in a number of ways: To attend: This black-tie ball promises to be a fabulous evening with a welcome drinks reception, delicious three-course dinner, great […]
How you can implement workplace democracy in your practice
Most, if not all, of us will be aware of what democracy is in the political sense. But how much have you heard about workplace democracy? What is workplace democracy? Workplace democracy is when democratic methods are implemented in the workplace. This can involve anything from voting and surveys, to debates and suggestion boxes. How […]
VetSkill Level 4 Certificate for Suitably Qualified Persons (SQP) – Companion Animal launched!
We’re delighted to announce we now offer the VetSkill Level 4 Certificate for Suitably Qualified Persons (SQP) – Companion Animal qualification! Successful completion of the course allows learners to register as an SQP on the VetSkill SQP register, qualifying them to prescribe and dispense POM-VPS and NFA-VPS medicines to companion animals. Delivered via distance learning, […]
Why it’s never too late to study an English qualification
Having good results in school is not the be-all and end-all, but it can help to open up doors for you later on in life. Not everyone will experience barriers in their life from not having an English qualification (such as an English GCSE or Functional Skills English qualification). But if you have, it’s never […]
Interested in working with animals? Come along to Careers With Animals Day this October!
If you’re interested in working with animals, come along to our next Careers With Animals Day taking place at our centre in Tingley on Saturday 5th October! Whether you’re at school and looking at your options, employed in a different field and looking for a career change, or unemployed and looking at how you can […]
Discounted Wound Management and Bandaging CPD for CAW Students!
The Vet Wound Library are providing CAW Veterinary Nursing students with a generous discount to their Bandaging Angels Flypast Wound Management & Bandaging CPD day on the 10th September. The CPD event is taking place at Twycross Zoo in Atherstone, Leicestershire. The standard cost to attend is £135 + VAT but CAW students are being […]
Inclusive and accessible options when training animal care staff
Everyone learns in different ways – methods that work for some, may not work for others. This is why making education as inclusive as possible is so important. The continuous development of apprenticeship programmes has provided students who struggle with the academic side of learning with a more practical alternative. Apprenticeships are an inclusive option […]