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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

Improving Indian Veterinary Patient Care

Back in November a group of veterinary nursing students from The College of Animal Welfare / Edinburgh Napier University had the opportunity to spend some time at Kerala Veterinary School in India. They worked alongside Indian vets, vet students and technicians to share their nursing skills and knowledge. Despite India’s ever-increasing pet population, there are […]

14/01/2016

RCVS responds to Defra statement on its ‘protect the VN title’ petition

In August 2015, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) launched a petition asking the Government to protect the title ‘veterinary nurse’ by legally restricting it to registered veterinary nurses (RVNs), therefore making it an offence for unqualified and unregistered laypeople to refer to themselves as a veterinary nurse. The RCVS, along with the British […]

11/01/2016

Mind Matters: Free well-being webinar – 8 January, 7-9pm

Do you work in the veterinary profession? Then don’t miss the free Mind Matters webinar this evening from 7-9pm on developing and improving well-being in your working life. You can register at http://www.theinternationalwebinarvet.com/rcvs

08/01/2016

Learner Satisfaction Survey

Each year, The College of Animal Welfare is required to gain its funded learner’s views on their learning journey. This is your opportunity to tell us what you think about the College; your feedback plays an important part in developing the quality of your education and training. The survey asks for your opinion on a […]

17/12/2015

2015 CAW VN Consultation Survey: See the results!

Earlier this year, The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) carried out an online survey to gain views on the current veterinary nursing training qualifications that lead to RVN Registration with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). The aim of the survey was to identify what those working with the qualification, and in practice, thinks […]

10/12/2015

International Day of Persons with Disability: 3 December 2015

What is disability? Disability is a name given to the barriers that exist for some people, because their bodies and minds work differently. We need to remove these barriers so that everyone can be included. Here are some examples of how barriers can be removed: A person who uses a wheelchair may not be able […]

03/12/2015

British values student poster competition – Win a Kindle Fire 10!

What are our British values? We need your help to design a poster to be displayed at our centres and used on our website to help us promote the importance of adhering to the five British values: Democracy The rule of law Individual liberty Mutual respect Tolerance of different faiths and beliefs The winning entrant […]

02/12/2015

There’s still time to train as a veterinary nurse this January!

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. To enrol you should be employed in a veterinary practice that is approved to […]

01/12/2015

College Students Recognised at Awards Ceremony

Students from The College of Animal Welfare and CAW Business School had their hard work and achievements recognised at the College’s annual Students Awards Ceremony on Saturday 28 November. The Awards Ceremony was a celebration of achievements that students have made during the past year, not only at the College’s Godmanchester centre but also at […]

College Students Recognised at Awards Ceremony

Students from The College of Animal Welfare and CAW Business School had their hard work and achievements recognised at the College’s annual Students Awards Ceremony on Saturday 28 November. The Awards Ceremony was a celebration of achievements that students have made during the past year, not only at the College’s Godmanchester centre but also at […]