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2014 Veterinary Salaries Survey

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 […]

16/06/2014

Important OSCE Information for City & Guilds Veterinary Nursing Students

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 […]

04/06/2014

Equine Colic Survey in conjunction with the University of Nottingham

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 […]

03/06/2014

Launch of the new CAW Clothing Range!

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 […]

28/05/2014

Important information for RCVS veterinary nursing students regarding the closure of the RCVS Awarding Organisation

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 […]

14/05/2014

Would Your Nursing Team Like a FREE, Extra Pair of Hands?

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 […]

09/05/2014

CAW Student Poster Competition – Help us to Celebrate BVNA’s National VN Awareness Month, May 2014!

This year’s National Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month is almost upon us, and this year The College of Animal Welfare are taking part by entering Category A ‘Best display showing the role of the veterinary nurse’. And we need your help! We want you to create a poster which shows the role of the veterinary nurse; […]

15/04/2014

Last RCVS Veterinary Nursing OSCE Examinations Planned for July 2015

RCVS Veterinary Nursing students should be aware that the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) are proposing that the last RCVS OSCE Examinations will take place in July 2015.  It is therefore essential that students who are planning on taking the RCVS OSCEs are not taking it for the first time then and are aware […]

14/04/2014

Reasonable Adjustment/Access Arrangements – Important information for VN students

Please be aware that, in order to maximise the possibility of students who successfully complete a veterinary nursing qualification being eligible to register with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) as a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN), course providers must adhere to the RCVS Disability Guidance on Recruitment of Veterinary Nurse Students. This guidance document […]

09/04/2014

Important information for students who sat the March 2014 RCVS OSCE Examinations

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have informed us that the March Veterinary Nursing OSCE examination results are likely to be issued sooner than advertised – the date for this will be advised by email once the results letters are ready to print. Results letter will be sent to students’ default addresses (please note […]

04/04/2014