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Veterinary Nursing Consultation Survey

The College of Animal Welfare is keen to hear your views on the current veterinary nursing training qualification that leads to RVN registration with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). We have prepared an online questionnaire to help us identify what those working with the qualification and in practice think needs to be changed. We […]

02/04/2015

Wanted: Old Anaesthetic Machines for teaching purposes

If your practice has an old anaesthetic machine that is no longer needed, we would be very grateful to use it for training purposes. If you think your practice is able to help, please let us know and we can arrange to come and collect. You can either call us on 01480 422060 or email admin@caw.ac.uk. […]

25/03/2015

BVNA Congress 2015

BVNA Congress 2015 – REGISTRATION OPEN

The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) has opened registration for its annual congress with a special anniversary deal. BVNA members who book before the end of July receive a significantly discounted rate of just £50 per day, in recognition of the association’s 50th year anniversary. The congress is also open to non-members who can join […]

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VN Council Election – Quiz the Candidates

This year the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) asked members of the veterinary nursing profession to submit the one question they would like the VN Council election candidates to answer, as part of ‘Quiz the Candidates.’ Candidates were then invited to choose two of the questions put forward and provide a video of their […]

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RCVS Council Election – Quiz the Candidates

This year the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) asked members of the profession to submit the one question they would like the RCVS Council election candidates to answer, as part of ‘Quiz the Candidates.’ Candidates were then invited to choose two of the questions put forward and provide a video of their answers, together […]

ZEVN Workshop, 30 & 31 May 2015: Interested in Exotic Veterinary Nursing – Don’t miss out!

Are you a qualified or student veterinary nurse with an interest in zoo and exotic nursing? If so, you may be interested in attending the Zoo and Exotic Veterinary Nursing (ZEVN) Workshop: ZEVN Workshop 2015- Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st May Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon TQ4 7EU sponsored by Safe4, Omega […]

24/03/2015

Student VNs: Present Your Research at BVNA Congress!

Would you like to be a speaker at this year’s British Veterinary Nursing Association’s (BVNA) Congress, raise your professional profile and have 10 minutes in front of the veterinary nursing profession? As an increasingly popular part of congress, this session provides students and RVNs involved in research an opportunity to present their work at BVNA […]

20/03/2015

BVNA Student Bursaries

Do you need any help funding your college course, degree or CPD? The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) are now inviting applications from members for the following bursaries: BVNA Educational Bursary Up to £500 available as assistance for VN’s or students in training or furthering their veterinary nursing education The Kennel Club Charitable Trust Bursary […]

19/03/2015

NPL Disruptions Resolved

Clinical coaches and students may have experienced a few technical issues with the Nursing Progress Log (NPL) this morning. The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have confirmed that they have been in contact with SkillWise who have now resolved the problem and apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.

16/03/2015

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New Head Nurse Congress Set to Help Nurses Lead the Way

The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to announce a brand new event for 2015 – the Head Nurse Congress on 16 and 17 May. Aimed at current and aspiring head nurses, this new two day congress – believed to the first of its kind – is set to provide valuable CPD that is truly […]

04/03/2015