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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 […]
Kim’s Story – World Autism Awareness Day (2 April 2017)
Kimberley O’Neill is a former student at The College of Animal Welfare, having achieved the Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Care Assistants in 2015. To mark World Autism Awareness Day, Kim has kindly agreed to share her story of her experiences with Asperger’s Syndrome. I was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, a mild form of autism, at […]
National Pet Month: What vets and vet nurses wish UK pet owners knew about their animals…
National Pet Month 2017: What vets and vet nurses wish UK pet owners knew about their animals… According to a new poll released by the Veterinary Animal Welfare Coalition for National Pet Month, recognising when a pet is overweight is the top issue vets and vet nurses wish UK pet owners knew about their animals. […]
Golden Jubilee Award winner 2017: Kathy Kissick!
Golden Jubilee Award Winner 2017: Kathy Kissick! Kathy Kissick has been announced as winner of this year’s Golden Jubilee Award. Alongside a long list of impressive achievements throughout her career, Kathy has worked with The College of Animal Welfare on multiple occasions in order to improve the experience of veterinary nurses and clinical coaches, just […]
Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: Teeth
Did you know that in primary schools in the UK, 8 or 9 children in every class will have tooth decay? That equates to approximately 3.3 million children between the ages of 0-14 years old. What can we do to improve dental health in our children? Brush your teeth for 2 minutes every day using […]