Training Practice News
A warm welcome to all our TPs! For more specific information visit our 'Employers' page or contacts us.
Total posts in category: 518
Save £100s on a Leadership and Management qualification this summer!
We have joined forces with the Veterinary Practice Managers Association (VPMA) this summer, to help those working in a veterinary practice undertake an Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) qualification and save up to £800! Our special offer not only means you could save £100s off your course fees but that you will also receive a […]
AHT looking for help from horse owners and vets!
The Animal Health Trust (AHT) is looking for horse owners and vets to get involved in a new study into pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID). PPID, also known as Cushing’s syndrome, is the most common hormonal disorder in older horses and ponies in the UK. In order to better target the study to answer questions around PPID […]
Be the rabbit nurse you’ve always wanted to be!
Join rabbit enthusiast, Claire Speight RVN C&G Cert VNES, on Friday 30 June at Leeds and find out how you can best care for rabbits in the veterinary practice environment, as well as providing clear accurate information to owners to enhance the welfare of rabbits. Claire holds the City & Guilds Veterinary Nursing of Exotic […]
Record number of votes cast in the VN council elections
The 2017 VN council election results have been announced A record number of veterinary nurses cast their votes in this year’s VN council election. Of the 14,411 members eligible to vote, 2,092 voted (14.5%). This is compared to 1,435 votes (10.9%) last year. For the two places available on the council, one new member was elected and […]
New DNA testing scheme for Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla
The Kennel Club has approved a new official DNA testing scheme for hyperuricosuria (HUU) in the Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla, following consultation with the breed health coordinator on behalf of the Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla Association. Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary, said: “The popularity of the Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla has been slowly increasing over the past decade […]
New NPL guidance documents for clinical coaches
A quick reminder to all CAW clinical coaches… please make sure you familiarise yourself with the two Nursing Progress Log (NPL) guidance documents which were uploaded to the clinical coach area of the VLE a few weeks ago. The ‘Guide to NPL Completion’ gives guidance on completion of the revised NPL skills and also makes […]
TP Congress 2017 is a massive hit with delegates!
TP Congress 2017, our annual event dedicated exclusively to clinical coaches in veterinary practice, was a massive hit! We saw over 100 attendees come together to explore the latest topics and news on veterinary nurse training. Due to the fantastic feedback received about last year’s venue, TP Congress returned to the beautiful Whittlebury Hall Hotel […]
BVA urges dog owners to keep microchipping details up-to-date
BVA urges dog owners to keep microchipping details up-to-date A survey conducted by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has revealed that two in five (44%) vets cannot reunite missing or stray dogs with their owners due to incorrect microchipping dabase information. This comes one year after the introduction of compulsory microchipping for dogs in England, Scotland […]
National Living Wage and Minimum Wage Increases
Please be aware increases to the National Living Wage and minimum wages have now come into effect. The hourly rate for the minimum wage depends on your age and whether you’re an apprentice. The current rates, as of April 2017, are as follows… Age 25 or over: £7.50 21-24: £7.05 18-20: £5.60 Under 18: £4.05 Apprentice: […]
National Pet Month: What vets and vet nurses wish UK pet owners knew about their animals…
National Pet Month 2017: What vets and vet nurses wish UK pet owners knew about their animals… According to a new poll released by the Veterinary Animal Welfare Coalition for National Pet Month, recognising when a pet is overweight is the top issue vets and vet nurses wish UK pet owners knew about their animals. […]