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The College of Animal Welfare Employer Survey 2014
The College of Animal Welfare is committed to continuous improvement through the gathering of views and experiences from clients. In order for us to gather feedback on the service that we offer, we are running a short survey aimed at employers who either have a current student studying at The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) […]
CAW Huntingdon will be an Exam Centre for the September RCVS OSCE Exams
We are delighted that our Huntingdon centre has been chosen as an exam centre for the September veterinary nursing RCVS OSCE practical exams. If you are a student of The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) and are looking to take these exams please remember to download and complete an application form from the RCVS website […]
SAVN13 – RCVS make improvements to the wording of five skills
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have made some improvements to the wording of five skills in SAVN13, as below: SAVN13 Skill 5 Current wording Restrain an animal and present a suitable raised vein for cannulation or induction agent New wording Restrain an animal and present a suitable raised vein for cannulation or administration […]
2014 Veterinary Salaries Survey
The 2014 veterinary salaries survey is now open, and the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) and Veterinary Practice Management Association (VMPA) are calling for all veterinary professionals (from veterinary surgeons through to student veterinary nurses and academic staff) to take part. The closing date for the survey is 31 July 2014. Please spare a few […]
Important OSCE Information for City & Guilds Veterinary Nursing Students
Calling all City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing students… City & Guilds have updated their website and have added two new OSCE tasks: Diagnostic Imaging tasks D102 (BVA Hip Score) and D106 (Cervical spine). These tasks may be used in the forthcoming august exams so please ensure you include these in your […]
Launch of the new CAW Clothing Range!
We are very pleased to announce that the month of May sees the launch our new CAW clothing range which is now available to order! The collection comprises a selection of garments including a crew neck sweatshirt, polo shirt and hoodie that will not only act as the perfect partner for the British weather but […]
Important information for RCVS veterinary nursing students regarding the closure of the RCVS Awarding Organisation
This post refers to the following qualifications: RCVS Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing 500/9872/X RCVS Level 3 Certificate in Animal Nursing Studies 501/0487/1 As you will be aware the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is relinquishing its Awarding Organisation functions and have now confirmed that they are proposing to close on 1 December […]
New Professional Level 5 Qualification for Clinical Coaches
The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to announce that a new professional coaching qualification, which will help clinical coaches to get the best from their student veterinary nurses, is now available and open for applications. Clinical coaches spend a large amount of time training their students in practice; coaching and supporting them as they […]
RCVS Golden Jubilee Award – recognising outstanding contributions to veterinary nursing
Do you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to veterinary nursing? If so why not nominate them for the RCVS Veterinary Nursing Golden Jubilee Award 2014! The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) are looking for those who have made an exceptional contribution to veterinary nursing, animal welfare or patient care, whether this […]
RCVS news – VN cards no longer available
As the RVCS announced in March 2013, last year the VN council decided to discontinue issuing registered and listed veterinary nurse identification cards, a move which took effect during the recent renewal period. The decision was made based on the fact that employers rarely seemed to ask to see the cards, and, in any event, […]