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London Vet Show 2014 – 20, 21 November at Olympia
We are delighted to announce that the organisers of the London Vet Show have offered discounted entry passes for any students wishing to attend the two day conference and exhibition on 20th and 21st November, at London’s Olympia. The content at this year’s show is some of the best we have ever seen, with a […]
Important Nursing Progress Log (NPL) Maintenance Information 21 October 2014
Veterinary Nursing Students should be advised that the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have informed us that SkillWise will be carrying out essential server maintenance work at 10pm on Tuesday 21 October – this work is expected to be completed within an hour. Please ensure you save any work you may be busy with […]
Accommodating Blind and Partially Sighted Clients in Veterinary Practice
A team at the University of Nottingham have published an open access paper on accommodating blind and partially sighted clients. The paper aims to show that by adopting basic disability awareness and visual impairment training, veterinary practices can ensure that the assistance needs of those clients are met, helping their access to veterinary care. View […]
City & Guilds Summer 2015 OSCE Date Confirmed
Can all students be aware that the Veterinary Nursing City & Guilds OSCE dates for next summer have been confirmed as Friday 10 July – Sunday 12 July 2015 as shown on the City & Guilds website. If you have any further questions please contact your Quality Assurance Supervisor.
Error on City & Guilds Website
Please can all City & Guilds veterinary nursing students be aware that the OSCE task NC18 (IV catheterisation) has been marked on the City & Guilds website as applicable for the small animal pathway. This task is for students following the equine pathway only. City & Guilds apologise for any confusion caused. If you have […]
International Cat Care / International Society of Feline Medicine Offering FREE Membership to Veterinary Nurses
As an ISFM member you will receive a monthly online Feline Vet Nursing journal and regular webinars by feline experts. Find out more at http://www.icatcare.org/nurses/membership
RCVS September Veterinary Nursing OSCE Results Released Earlier than Expected
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have informed us that student veterinary nurses who sat the RCVS OSCEs in September and are expecting their results on the 16 October will now receive their results earlier than expected. The results will now be sent out by first class mail on Monday 6 October. If, for […]
January 2015 Start Advanced Apprenticeship in Veterinary Nursing Open for Enrolment
Applications for the January 2015 Start Advanced Apprenticeship in Veterinary Nursing (Level 3 Diploma) are now open. This day release/blended learning programme is for students employed in a veterinary practice (TP). More information can be found on our website.
Clinical Coach Standardisation Process
Standardisation events are essential for all clinical coaches that are supporting The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) veterinary nursing students. All CAW clinical coaches must attend at least one standardisation event per year in accordance with the signed Memorandum of Agreement. These are held every month and are free of charge. The College of Animal […]
Guidance for NPL Equine Skills
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have confirmed that the following equine skills are mandatory for all students on the small animal pathway: Demonstrate the correct technique for handling, holding and restraining animals for examination Demonstrate techniques for approaching and catching animals Move animals around the establishment with due regard to health and safety […]