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National Minimum Wage Rate Changes – 1 October 2014
From Wednesday October 1 2014 the National Minimum Wage rates are to be increased. The new hourly rates will be as below: £6.50 for adults – a 19p (3%) increase from £6.31 £5.13 for 18 – 20 year olds – a 10p (2%) increase from £5.03 £3.79 for 16 – 17 year olds – a 7p […]
PDSA Paw Report Survey Now Open
The PDSA’s 2014 Paw Report survey is now open. If you are working in the veterinary profession, please take some time to take part as the results will be used to help engage the public with pet health and welfare messages to improve animal welfare. The survey can be found at www.yougov.com/pdsa and you could even win […]
House of Commons Reception Celebrates 25 years of The College of Animal Welfare
On Monday 1 September The College of Animal Welfare held an evening reception in the Terrace Pavilion at the House of Commons to celebrate its 25th Anniversary. With over 140 guests, the special evening brought together employers, current and former staff, partner organisations and friends of the College to celebrate achievements since its inception in […]
A Snapshot of the Veterinary and Veterinary Nursing Professions
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has published its Surveys of the Veterinary and Veterinary Nursing Professions 2014. As a snapshot of the current state of the veterinary and veterinary nursing professions, the results provide information on a number of different areas such as demographics; work status; job satisfaction and well-being. Furthermore, the results […]
CAW Course Badges – New for 2014
We are delighted to announce a new range of course badges that are set to recognise the achievements of The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) students who complete a number of accredited qualifications. The badges have been designed in response to requests from many of our Veterinary Care Assistant students, who wanted something to reflect […]
First Students Achieve Leadership and Management Qualification
The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to announce that five students have become the first to achieve the College’s new ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership and Management qualification. Speaking of the success, course tutor, Emma Helkenberg said “I would like to congratulate all of the students who have recently achieved the Level 3 […]
RCVS news: Veterinary Nurse staff contact list update
Following some recent changes within the Veterinary Nursing department at the RCVS, you can find the updated list of staff and their contact details here.
RCVS News: RCVS publishes new guidance on 24/7 emergency cover
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has published new guidance for veterinary surgeons on 24-hour emergency first aid and pain relief, providing greater definition of the professional and legal responsibilities of veterinary surgeons in the provision of emergency care, as well as owners’ responsibilities for their animals. Although veterinary surgeons are professionally obliged to […]
BSAVA Offering Free VN Student Membership
The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) is offering free VN Student membership to student veterinary nurses who are studying towards a recognised VN qualification and are registered as student members of the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA). Full terms and conditions can be found on the BSAVA website.
Apprentices and the National Minimum Wage
A reminder to all employers that it is vitally important that apprentices are paid at least the apprenticeship minimum wage; to not do so is not only wrong, but illegal. Any employer breaking the law in this way is liable to tough consequences, including naming and shaming and penalties of up to £20,000. The apprentice […]