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Stay up-to-date with centre and wider college news.
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Stay up-to-date with centre and wider college news.
Total posts in category: 1349
Like us, you’ve probably heard the rumours and superstitions around black cats. But did you know these things are actually affecting adoption rates of black cats in rehoming centres? According to Cats Protection, black cats are the hardest to rehome across the UK and USA, but what are the leading factors behind this? Is it […]
Calling all clinical coaches! We are delighted to announce that we now offer online Equine Clinical Coach Training. The course is designed for veterinary nurses or surgeons who will be acting as clinical coach for student veterinary nurses within equine practice. The course will be particularly helpful for those struggling to arrange to take time […]
We are delighted to announce that a selection of online short courses covering veterinary medicines have been added to our growing portfolio of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). Perfect for Suitably Qualified Persons (SQPs) and those working in veterinary practice, the new short courses cover lipid infusions, parasiticides and what pet owners need to know […]
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has presented a set of guiding principles and recommendations to support the veterinary profession in tackling extreme conformations in companion and farm animal species. The position follows increasing concerns among the profession about breeding and conformation-related problems. In BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey last year, breeding and hereditary […]
Do you want to work with animals but are not sure how to get started? Or maybe you need some help finding an animal care apprenticeship or understanding what it is employers are looking for. If this sounds like you, then you’re in luck as The College of Animal Welfare are holding an Animal Care […]
The UK may be the seventh richest country in the world, but rising living costs combined with stagnating wages is leaving many people struggling to afford food. Recent figures from the UK’s largest foodbank network, the Trussell Trust, show that demand for free emergency food parcels in the UK is rising each year. The problem […]
The College of Animal Welfare’s annual Careers With Animals Day was the place to be on Saturday 13 October, as hundreds of people of all ages and backgrounds visited the College’s centre in Tingley to find out more about how they could turn their dream of working with animals into a reality. With over 450 […]
Worrying levels of pet obesity in the UK are putting the health of our beloved pets at risk as we continue to feed our furry friends leftovers and treats. Whilst it can be hard to resist those puppy dog eyes, it’s important to remember that over feeding and giving our pets too many treats, could be […]
If you are heading to BVNA Congress this weekend (12-14 October 2018), come along and visit The College of Animal Welfare stand (D8) and have a go at our ‘Beat the Buzz Wire’ competition. You could be in with a chance of winning a CPD voucher! Terms and conditions This is a competition run by […]
Becoming a veterinary nursing lecturer is a great opportunity for veterinary nurses to pass on their specialist skills and knowledge to future generations. The first question you need to ask yourself is whether you see yourself making that change and entering a new industry. Will you be happy to step away from veterinary practice? Being […]