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RCVS news: Open Day for potential recruits to RCVS statutory committees
On Monday 15 December the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be hosting an Open Day for those members of the veterinary and veterinary nursing professions who are interested in joining the College’s Preliminary Investigation Committee (PIC), Disciplinary Committee (DC) or Veterinary Nurse Preliminary Investigation Committee (VN PIC). In January 2015 the RCVS will […]
Students Recognised at The College of Animal Welfare Awards Ceremony
Congratulations to all our students who received an award during our annual Student Awards Ceremony on Saturday 29 November. The Awards Ceremony was a celebration of achievements that our students have made during the past year at all centres as well as students who are learning online and in their work place all over the […]
RCVS publish new fitness to practise guidance for veterinary students
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has published a new guide for veterinary students which aims to introduce them to the concept of fitness to practise and to help prepare them for professional life. The guide, entitled Fitness to Practise – A Guide for UK Veterinary Schools and Veterinary Students, was developed by a […]
RCVS publishes social media guidance for vets and vet nurses
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has recently published new guidance for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses on the use of social media and online forums. Forming a new chapter of supporting guidance to the College’s Code of Professional Conduct, it sets out the professional standards expected of veterinary professionals, as well as providing […]
Student VNs: Backdating NPL Evidence
As students are in practice for some time before receiving their Nursing Progress Log (NPL) access it is important that they keep a diary of all skills undertaken within this period with dates, case details and patient references. Any other evidence should be kept too e.g. Anaesthetic charts, hospital charts, etc. The Royal College of […]
Anti-Bullying Week (17-21 November 2014) – Let’s Stop Bullying For All
3-28 November 2014 is Anti-Bullying Month incorporating Anti-Bullying Week (17-21 November). The theme for this year is ‘Let’s Stop Bullying For All’. Bullying takes place in many ways and to different people. It can seriously affect a person’s mental and physical health. It can lead to a lack of confidence, withdrawal from friends and family, […]
TP Congress: 16 & 17 March 2015, Now Open for Registration
The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to announce that TP Congress 2015, two days of CPD dedicated to clinical coaches, is open for registration. Following great feedback on last year’s venue, this year’s Congress will return to Milton Keynes Conference Centre, a purpose built centre with modern facilities and extensive parking conveniently located […]
2015 NPL and Exam Entry Deadline Dates for City & Guilds Students
City & Guilds have now published the Veterinary Nursing OSCE exam dates for 2015. The deadline dates below are for Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing students studying at The College of Animal Welfare. PRACTICAL EXAMS February 2015 July 2015 October 2015 December 2015 NPL Completion Deadline 17 Nov 20 April 13 July 14 Sept […]
RCVS Day One Competences for Veterinary Nurses
A new document has been produced which sets out the minimum essential competences that the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) expects all student veterinary nurses to have met when they register. These competences ensure that the student veterinary nurse is safe to practice from day one. The document explains what competence is and what […]
RCVS news: VN Council 2015 elections now open
Veterinary nurses who wish to contribute to the future of their professions can now stand up and be counted as the nomination period for the VN Council 2015 elections is open. Each year two seats are available for VN Council. Successful candidates will serve four-year terms. The nomination period runs until 5pm on Saturday 31 […]