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Mind Matters Initiative trials mental health awareness courses
Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) is trialing a series of mental health awareness courses for members of the veterinary practice team. It aims to make a real different to those in the veterinary team struggling with mental health issues. The training aims to help individuals better understand the signs and symptoms of mental ill-health and know […]
Send a VN to India: The first few days
By Karen Hibell, The College of Animal Welfare The flight into Kerala in the early hours of Sunday morning was followed by a three hour mini bus drive up the dark and winding roads to Lakkidi. Nine hairpin bends later and a couple of pit stops to take in the view, meet some of the […]
Send a VN to India: Project Underway!
We are delighted that our eight Edinburgh Napier University Veterinary Nursing Students, Karen Hibell and Andrew Coe from The College of Animal Welfare, and Hayley Walters and Heather Bacon from the JMICAWE, The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, have arrived safely in Kerala, India. This past weekend saw a Veterinary Science Conference in which […]
The College of Animal Welfare 2015 Teaching Awards
Has your lecturer gone above and beyond the call of duty? Are they always there to help and support you and show you ways in which you can improve? Do they make learning fun and enjoyable and inspire you to be the best you can be? If you think your lecturer deserves special recognition please […]
There’s no need to wait until next September to start training as veterinary nurse!
There’s no need to wait until next September to start training as veterinary nurse! Are you looking to train as a veterinary nurse? If so, there is no need to wait until next September, you could start your training in January! The January start programme is run at our Huntingdon, Potters Bar and Leeds centres. […]
Veterinary LGBT+ Group
A British Veterinary Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender group (LGBT+) has recently been set up and is open to anyone who wants to support LGBT rights. The group, which has been formed on Facebook, has more than 300 members. It aims to create a friendly and social LGBT community in the veterinary and associated professions, […]
Animals at War
From mascots to beasts of burden, animals have been going to war with mankind throughout recorded history. Horses carried cavalrymen, pulled chariots, and their relatives the donkey, the mule, the camel, and the ox carried supplies through thick and thin. Even war elephants could be counted to put their foot down in the defence of […]
Back by popular demand… The one and only Head Nurse Congress
Are you a Head Nurse who’s been recently promoted? Or perhaps you are looking to step up to the plate and become a Head Nurse in the future? Then this two day event is not to be missed. After a great response last year, The College of Animal Welfare are hosting their second Head Nurse […]
TP Congress is back for another year
TP Congress is returning again for another year to give clinical coaches the opportunity to improve on the key role they play in the professional development of their students. The largest event solely dedicated to supporting clinical coaches in practice. The College of Animal Welfare will be hosting TP Congress 2016 on Monday 29 February […]
TP Congress is back for another year
TP Congress is returning again for another year to give clinical coaches the opportunity to improve on the key role they play in the professional development of their students. The largest event solely dedicated to supporting clinical coaches in practice. The College of Animal Welfare will be hosting TP Congress 2016 on Monday 29 February […]