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International parkrun Day – Saturday 6 October 2018
This Saturday is International parkrun Day. People all over the country take part in parkrun each week – it’s a great opportunity to get some exercise out in the fresh air. Whether you are just taking your first steps into running or an experienced runner, parkrun has something for you. What’s more, many parkruns also […]
Apply now for a student research grant with leading animal welfare charity!
If you’re an undergraduate veterinary nurse student passionate about animal welfare, you’ll be pleased to hear that you can now apply for The Animal Welfare Foundation’s (AWF) Student Grant Scheme for innovative research projects designed to practically and positively impact animal welfare. The grants cover the cost of the project and a stipend for the […]
Health and Fitness Tip of the Month: Breast Cancer Awareness
Around one in eight women in the UK will develop breast cancer at some point in their life. This shocking statistic needs to be discussed. That’s why this breast cancer awareness month we’ll be wearing it pink, will you? Checking your breasts It’s important to check your breasts regularly so that you can spot if […]
Important information regarding VN Registration
Please note this advice is aimed at students of The College of Animal Welfare. Students studying at other training providers are advised to contact them directly if they have any questions or concerns regarding VN registration. The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have recently made some changes to the process by which student veterinary […]
Careers With Animals Day to show the diversity of options open to veterinary nurses
For veterinary nurses looking to learn more about their career options, there’s no better place to start than The College of Animal Welfare’s (CAW) annual Careers With Animals Day! Running at the College’s education and training centre in Tingley on Saturday 13 October, veterinary nurses will be able to chat to members of the CAW […]
Could Instagram trends be having an impact on puppy farming?
We’ve all seen at least one social media influencer or celebrity pose for a picture with their French bulldog. But could an Instagram trend actually be causing more harm than good? This International Puppy Farm Awareness Day, make sure you consider responsible puppy purchasing. Brachycephalic breeds boom in recent years In recent years, miniature and […]
West Yorkshire’s go-to careers event for animal lovers is back in town!
For those aspiring to an exciting career working with animals, there’s no better place to start than The College of Animal Welfare’s annual Careers With Animals Day! Running at the College’s education and training centre in Tingley on Saturday 14 October, this year’s event boasts another great line up of local and national exhibitors, including […]
Did you know that 1 in 8 adults are illiterate? | International Literacy Day
Do you know just how many people can’t read and write? According to shocking figures from UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation), around 774 million people worldwide are illiterate. To many of us, these statistics may be surprising. But with more than one in eight adults across the globe unable to read and […]
Student Louise Marshall completes the Devil of the Highlands ultramarathon!
Louise Marshall, student veterinary nurse studying at our Edinburgh centre, amazed staff and fellow students recently by completing the notorious Devil of the Highlands Ultramarathon in a fraction over eight hours! Louise started running properly around April 2017 and did her first ultramarathon, Ochil Ultra, in September 2017. After finishing third female in that race, […]
Veterinary Nurse Training Just Got More Affordable!
It’s no secret that there appears to be a shortage of Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) in the UK. Yet did you know that there is no shortage of people wishing to train to become an RVN? The opportunity to become an apprentice veterinary nurse is highly sought after, yet few veterinary practices offer this as […]