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The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) is offering free VN Student membership to student veterinary nurses who are studying towards a recognised VN qualification and are registered as student members of the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA). Full terms and conditions can be found on the BSAVA website.
A reminder to all employers that it is vitally important that apprentices are paid at least the apprenticeship minimum wage; to not do so is not only wrong, but illegal. Any employer breaking the law in this way is liable to tough consequences, including naming and shaming and penalties of up to £20,000. The apprentice […]
We are delighted that our Huntingdon centre has been chosen as an exam centre for the September veterinary nursing RCVS OSCE practical exams. If you are a student of The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) and are looking to take these exams please remember to download and complete an application form from the RCVS website […]
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have made some improvements to the wording of five skills in SAVN13, as below: SAVN13 Skill 5 Current wording Restrain an animal and present a suitable raised vein for cannulation or induction agent New wording Restrain an animal and present a suitable raised vein for cannulation or administration […]
The 2014 veterinary salaries survey is now open, and the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) and Veterinary Practice Management Association (VMPA) are calling for all veterinary professionals (from veterinary surgeons through to student veterinary nurses and academic staff) to take part. The closing date for the survey is 31 July 2014. Please spare a few […]
Calling all City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing students… City & Guilds have updated their website and have added two new OSCE tasks: Diagnostic Imaging tasks D102 (BVA Hip Score) and D106 (Cervical spine). These tasks may be used in the forthcoming august exams so please ensure you include these in your […]
The School of Veterinary Medicine and Science at the University of Nottingham has approved a research project being conducted by students which has the aim of developing guidelines to support horse owners and veterinary surgeons in decision-making in horses with colic. Colic is the most common emergency problem seen in horses as well as being […]
We are very pleased to announce that the month of May sees the launch our new CAW clothing range which is now available to order! The collection comprises a selection of garments including a crew neck sweatshirt, polo shirt and hoodie that will not only act as the perfect partner for the British weather but […]
This post refers to the following qualifications: RCVS Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing 500/9872/X RCVS Level 3 Certificate in Animal Nursing Studies 501/0487/1 As you will be aware the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is relinquishing its Awarding Organisation functions and have now confirmed that they are proposing to close on 1 December […]
From this September The College of Animal Welfare will be offering a one year full-time Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Care Assistants (VCA) course particularly aimed at those students wishing to gain a veterinary related qualification and structured practice experience to enhance their future application for veterinary nursing. We are now looking for practices that […]