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The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have confirmed that the following equine skills are mandatory for all students on the small animal pathway: Demonstrate the correct technique for handling, holding and restraining animals for examination Demonstrate techniques for approaching and catching animals Move animals around the establishment with due regard to health and safety […]
From Wednesday October 1 2014 the National Minimum Wage rates are to be increased. The new hourly rates will be as below: £6.50 for adults – a 19p (3%) increase from £6.31 £5.13 for 18 – 20 year olds – a 10p (2%) increase from £5.03 £3.79 for 16 – 17 year olds – a 7p […]
The PDSA’s 2014 Paw Report survey is now open. If you are working in the veterinary profession, please take some time to take part as the results will be used to help engage the public with pet health and welfare messages to improve animal welfare. The survey can be found at www.yougov.com/pdsa and you could even win […]
On Monday 1 September The College of Animal Welfare held an evening reception in the Terrace Pavilion at the House of Commons to celebrate its 25th Anniversary. With over 140 guests, the special evening brought together employers, current and former staff, partner organisations and friends of the College to celebrate achievements since its inception in […]
We are delighted to announce a new range of course badges that are set to recognise the achievements of The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) students who complete a number of accredited qualifications. The badges have been designed in response to requests from many of our Veterinary Care Assistant students, who wanted something to reflect […]
Following some recent changes within the Veterinary Nursing department at the RCVS, you can find the updated list of staff and their contact details here.
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 […]