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New Official DNA Testing Scheme for English Springer Spaniels – AMS
The Kennel Club has approved a new official DNA testing scheme for Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS) in English Springer Spaniels; the fifth most popular breed of dog in the UK. Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary, said: “The Kennel Club is constantly reviewing DNA testing schemes in conjunction with breed clubs to ensure that breeders are […]
5 Things You Need to Know Before Getting Rabbits
Did you know there are estimated to be around 900,000 rabbits kept as pets in the UK?* Rabbits can make wonderful pets; they can be tamed and taught to enjoy being handled, and they are relatively undemanding in comparison to some other animals. However, they do have some complex needs and require time and commitment […]
Owners warned to keep their dogs away from Chocolate treats this Easter
New figures from a British Veterinary Association (BVA) survey show that two in three vets treated at least one case of chocolate poisoning in dogs last Easter. The survey, which polled over 1,600 UK vets, shows a marked increase in the number of vets seeing at least one dog with chocolate poisoning compared to the same […]
Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: Pros and cons of the Caffeine Boost
We often hear people saying they ‘need a caffeine boost’ or they ‘have had too much caffeine for one day’ and it can regularly be received with negative connotations. However, more and more research is coming forward to suggest caffeine can actually be beneficial for our health. Researchers have observed that small doses of caffeine […]
New NPL guidance documents for clinical coaches
A quick reminder to all CAW clinical coaches… please make sure you familiarise yourself with the two Nursing Progress Log (NPL) guidance documents which were uploaded to the clinical coach area of the VLE a few weeks ago. The ‘Guide to NPL Completion’ gives guidance on completion of the revised NPL skills and also makes […]
TP Congress 2017 is a massive hit with delegates!
TP Congress 2017, our annual event dedicated exclusively to clinical coaches in veterinary practice, was a massive hit! We saw over 100 attendees come together to explore the latest topics and news on veterinary nurse training. Due to the fantastic feedback received about last year’s venue, TP Congress returned to the beautiful Whittlebury Hall Hotel […]
BVA urges dog owners to keep microchipping details up-to-date
BVA urges dog owners to keep microchipping details up-to-date A survey conducted by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has revealed that two in five (44%) vets cannot reunite missing or stray dogs with their owners due to incorrect microchipping dabase information. This comes one year after the introduction of compulsory microchipping for dogs in England, Scotland […]
National Living Wage and Minimum Wage Increases
Please be aware increases to the National Living Wage and minimum wages have now come into effect. The hourly rate for the minimum wage depends on your age and whether you’re an apprentice. The current rates, as of April 2017, are as follows… Age 25 or over: £7.50 21-24: £7.05 18-20: £5.60 Under 18: £4.05 Apprentice: […]
E&D Competition of the Month: International Mother Earth Day (22 April)
This month’s prize competition topic is International Mother Earth Day – enter and be in with a chance to win a £20 amazon voucher! International Mother Earth Day, celebrated on 22 April, is an annual worldwide event that aims to broaden and diversify the environmental movement worldwide and to mobilise it as the most effective vehicle to build […]
Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: Health Checks
Regular health checks are important to identify any underlying problems before they escalate out of control. Finding problems early can drastically improve your chances of treatment and recovery, and help prevent more serious illnesses, such as diabetes, from developing. If you are aged between 40 and 74 years of age and haven’t had a stroke […]