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Teach veterinary nursing and inspire the next generation!
Have you been there, done that and got the gown and gloves? If so, why not use your knowledge and experience of veterinary nursing to inspire the veterinary nurses of tomorrow! If you’ve ever wondered what it’s actually like to teach veterinary nursing, or are thinking that a job in education could be your next career […]
Do you know someone who deserves to be ‘Veterinary Nurse of the Year 2017’?
Do you know a veterinary nurse who has shown outstanding commitment and dedication to their job? Someone who not only shows exceptional support to animals and clients, but to their team as well? Or perhaps someone who has gone above the call of duty to educate people on responsible pet ownership and improve animal welfare? […]
FAO: Vet nursing diploma students – Submitting Applications for Entry onto the Register of VNs
Please note the college process in place for submitting applications for entry onto the VN Register is changing… Going forward, all veterinary nursing diploma students will need to submit their Application to Register to us, to be reviewed and forwarded to the RCVS with the required evidence of training. If you are a non-employed student, […]
New Veterinary Receptionist Qualification Now Open for Registration
Applications for the new VetSkill Level 2 Certificate for Veterinary Receptionists qualification are now open! The qualification, designed to provide key receptionist skills tailored to a veterinary practice setting, will help those working in a veterinary receptionist role to manage the reception area, communicate confidently and effectively with clients about retail products and services, manage […]
Voting opens for the BVNA council election
Voting is now open for the BVNA council election, with eight candidates competing for six places. Voting is open until 16 July, to full and student BVNA members only. For further details on how to vote, and to view all the candidate profiles, visit the BVNA website.
Keeping your pets safe in the heat – top tips!
Keeping your pets safe in the heat – top tips! Our pets love making the most out of the warm summer weather just as much as we do! Take the following precautions to ensure your pet stays safe in the sun. Be sensible! To avoid heatstroke, it is best to exercise your pets in the […]
AHT study needs owners to volunteer their horses – Can you help?
The AHT is asking horse owners to volunteer their horses to help in a unique study. The aim of the study is to provide some evidence-based guidelines to the equine industry as to what constitutes excessive rider size, under various circumstances. Riders who are too heavy for their horse or pony can cause chronic back pain […]
Looking to brush up on your laboratory techniques?
We are delighted to be working with IDEXX Laboratories to deliver two CPD courses at our Edinburgh centre on the 2 and 3 August 2017. These practical courses will look at the preparation of samples, identification of parasites and blood cells, faecal flotation techniques, worm egg counts, PCV, recognition of urine sediment, crystals and cells […]
May E&D Competition Winners Announced
Congratulations to Laura Kemp and Claire Edgington for being joint winners of our May Equality and Diversity competition in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week. During May, the College invited students and staff to submit a piece of work to help raise awareness of mental health. The winning entries consisted of a thought provoking poem […]
CAW Edinburgh Centre Manager Nominated for National Award
Congratulations to Karen Hibell, Edinburgh Centre Manager at The College of Animal Welfare, for being nominated in the CQ Veterinary Nursing Educator Awards 2017; awards that recognise individuals who make a significant contribution to the education and training of veterinary nurses. All the nominations are currently being reviewed and the winner will be announced shortly; […]