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The Kennel Club approves Cavalier Heart Scheme
The Kennel Club, working in association with the University of Copenhagen and the Danish Kennel Club, has approved a new health testing programme for myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel; the programme will help to dramatically improve heart health in the breed. The decision follows a 2016 scientific paper that […]
New Block Release Veterinary Nursing at Huntingdon
The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to announce a new block release Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing programme running at its Huntingdon centre from January 2017. The block release course will run over two years and will consist of four, two week blocks in college each year and intensive online learning. Local accommodation […]
Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: Stress
Did you know the work place is a key factor in causing stress? Stress can be caused by many different things; trauma, exams, work and daily struggles. Stress can have lot of symptoms and these can be shown through physical, psychological and behavioural. Over-eating, unable to concentrate, lack of interest, tiredness and behaviours such as […]
Nomination period for RCVS and VN Council elections 2017 now open
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is now accepting nominations from veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses who would like to stand as candidates in the RCVS Council and Veterinary Nurses Council elections next year. In order to stand, candidates for either council will need to submit a nomination form, short biography, personal statement, and […]
Application for entry to the register of VNs – Employed Students
When applying to the RCVS to register as a VN, you must include evidence of meeting the RCVS Registration Rules i.e. a minimum of 94 weeks and 2990 training hours. You will need to send to the RCVS a completed Record of Veterinary Nurse Training. You will need to complete pages 1 – 3, the […]
WVS launches bursary for VNs volunteering around the world
A bursary launched by The Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS) for veterinary nurses who would like to volunteer for charitable projects, will cover the travel and accommodation costs of sending up to 12 nurses per year on animal welfare projects around the world. The bursary is available to qualified VNs working in a UK or European […]
New CAW Nursing Progress Log (NPL) Skills Checklist
The checklist for the new Nursing Progress Log (NPL) is now available to CAW veterinary nursing students on the VLE (under NPL resources) and to CAW clinical coaches in the clinical coaches section of the VLE (under NPL Documents). The checklist is designed to ensure students cover all of the criteria set in the guidance […]
UFAW opens applications for animal welfare scholarships
The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) has opened applications for its Animal Welfare Student Scholarships 2017. The aim of the scheme is to help students pursue their interests in animal welfare through research and other projects. Successful candidates will be awarded up to £2,000 to cover subsistence, and up to £400 towards project expenses. […]
Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: Lung Cancer Awareness
Did you know almost 45,000 people are diagnosed with lung cancer every year in the UK? There are little or no symptoms in the early stages of the cancer forming. The signs to look out for are continuous coughing, breathlessness, coughing up blood, pains when breathing, weight loss and tiredness. Your GP suggests that if […]
Remember, Remember – pet safety this November!
Bonfire Night is fast approaching, but random explosions and flashing lights make the night stressful for some. It is estimated that 45 percent of dogs in the UK show signs of fear when they hear fireworks. Remember to look out for your pet in advance by… Knowing the signs of distress in your pet so you […]