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Explore our ‘Student News’ category for the latest updates and insights tailored to the student community. From educational trends and study tips to campus events and student life experiences, stay informed and engaged with content designed to empower and enrich your student journey.

Total posts in category: 599

CAW tutor reaches milestone in distance learning support

We are proud to announce that, since joining the College in 2012, Distance Learning Tutor Kirsty Jones has provided learning support to over 100 veterinary care assistant students over the course of their online studies – hard work which, no doubt, ensured that each student reached their full potential and passed their formal qualification in veterinary […]

25/07/2016

Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: Happy Feet!

Did you know that our feet take the full weight of our body? This is why it is very important to make sure they are supported. If your feet aren’t supported it can cause hip, knee and back problems. Giving the muscles and joints in the foot a chance to rest on a regular basis […]

Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: Hay fever levels are up!

Did you know if you suffer from hay fever, you can get a better night’s sleep if you wash your hair at bed time? One in five people are affected by hay fever at some point in their life; symptoms include sneezing, runny nose and itchy eyes. There are several ways in which you can relieve […]

18/07/2016

City & Guilds July 2016 Veterinary Nursing OSCE Results

City & Guilds have today (11 July 2016) informed us that the results of their July Veterinary Nursing OSCEs will be sent out to Colleges the week commencing 8 August 2016. Once we receive the results, we will process them as soon as possible and ensure they are sent out to students, by email, within […]

11/07/2016

Health and Fitness tip of the Week: Preventing Cancer

Did you know in 2010, around 43% of cancer cases in the UK were caused by lifestyle and environmental factors? Making sure you’re healthy by eating right and exercising enough is one of the ways you can reduce the chances of cancer. When you are in the sun it is important to make sure you […]

Update to City & Guilds Veterinary Nursing OSCEs

City & Guilds have altered the wording on 4 of the small animal veterinary nursing OSCEs, as below: Lab 01 Scenario wording changed from ‘Identify the crystals shown in the photographs’ to ‘photograph’. Lab 07 Wording altered in step 6 to include patient handling: ‘Patient handled and sample collected without causing trauma to the ear’. […]

08/07/2016

careers in teaching edinburgh

A Career in Teaching: Is it for you?

If you’re a veterinary nurse or veterinary surgeon and have ever wondered about the training and employment opportunities in teaching – why not come along to our free ‘Careers in Teaching’ open evening at our Edinburgh centre on Wednesday 20 July 2016 from 6pm-8pm, and find out more about the options available to you? As […]

06/07/2016

BVA urges UK governments to protect the status of vets and vet nurses in Brexit negotiations

Following the EU referendum (23 June), the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging UK governments to protect the status of EU veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses who are currently living and working in the UK. According to statistics from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, almost half of veterinary surgeons registering in the UK qualified […]

05/07/2016

two puppies ready to be microchipped

Microchipping legislation: Stay up-to-date for £25!

A brand new online refresher course, designed to keep veterinary nurses up-to-date on the latest microchipping requirements, has been launched by The College of Animal Welfare (CAW)! Designed in response to much confusion around the recent changes in microchipping legislation, the online course will clarify legal requirements, look at notifiable events, give advice on processes […]

29/06/2016

Top tips for keeping rabbits cool this summer!

Are you making sure your pets are staying cool and safe in the rising temperatures this summer? The British Veterinary Association (BVA), British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) and British Veterinary Zoological Society (BVZS) are advising that you take extra care if you are a rabbit owner as they are particularly vulnerable in high heats. […]

22/06/2016