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NPL Guidance for Level 3 Diploma Students
Two new documents have been uploaded to the clinical coach section of The College of Animal Welfare VLE for all clinical coaches supporting Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing students. The ‘Guide to NPL Completion’ gives guidance on completion of the revised Nursing Progress Log (NPL) skills and also makes reference to the City […]
The College Of Animal Welfare National Apprenticeship Week Awards (6-10 March 2017)
Do you know an apprentice that has gone beyond the call of duty or is excelling in their position? Perhaps you are an apprentice and think your employer or tutor deserves some recognition for the support and opportunities they are giving you. Why not nominate them for an award as part of The College of […]
Bursaries available to support veterinary nurse training
The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) has announced the details for its 2017 bursaries. The following bursaries are available for BVNA members to apply for: BVNA Education Bursary – up to £500 available as assistance for VNs or students in training or furthering their veterinary nursing education. The Kennel Club Charitable Trust Bursary – A […]
NPL Professional Behaviour Evaluation – September 2016 / January 2017 Start VN Students
The professional behaviour evaluation is completed on the Nursing Progress Log (NPL) when a student reaches 10% NPL completion, 40% NPL completion and 80% NPL completion. The student will complete a self-evaluation first, then nominate a peer to complete (e.g. RVN or MRCVS in practice) and then their clinical coach completes an evaluation. Each stage […]
Important information for CAW clinical coaches!
From time to time The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) may ask you to supply information to us in regards to your clinical coach training, standardisation or other relevant documentation. It is really important that this information is provided promptly as delays may result in, for example, your student being unable to start work on […]
Reduction in number of vet nurses removed from register
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has removed 247 veterinary nurses from its register for failing to pay their annual renewal fee. The number is significantly down from 2016, when 692 VNs were removed for non-payment. Practices are encouraged to check the list to ensure the veterinary nurses they employ are on the register and are […]
VPMA announced as returning main sponsor of Head Nurse Congress 2017!
The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to announce that the Veterinary Practice Management Association (VPMA) is retaining its sponsorship of Head Nurse Congress for 2017. Head Nurse Congress provides two days of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) dedicated to head nurses, practice managers and those working in a leadership role in veterinary practice. This […]
NOAH releases 2017 compendium
The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) has released the 2017 edition of its Compendium of Data Sheets for Animal Medicines, including the latest edition of NOAH’s Code of Practice for the Promotion of Animal Medicines. A free copy of the book will be posted to every veterinary practice in the UK. The compendium can also be […]
Calling all vet practices! Suture material needed!
Calling all vet practices! If you have any out-of-date suture material, we would be very grateful if you could send it to us to make use of for training purposes. You can do this via your QAS during practice visits, via students coming in to College, or by posting to our Huntingdon centre at: The […]
Nominations for RCVS and VN Councils elections 2017 still open
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has issued a reminder noting that the deadline is approaching for nominations from veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses who would like to stand as candidates in next year’s RCVS Council and Veterinary Nurses Council elections respectively. The nomination period for both RCVS and VN Councils runs up until 5pm […]