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New Way to Book CPD at The College of Animal Welfare
From Monday 3 March 2014, all short courses at The College of Animal Welfare will move to an online booking system, providing a simple and convenient way to book and pay for CPD. Coinciding with the launch of the College’s new website, the online booking system will allow delegates to pay online via paypal […]
New Dates Published for City & Guilds 2014 OSCE Dates
City & Guilds have published dates for the Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing OSCE examinations – these will be carried out during the following weekends: • 16-18 May 2014 • 1-3 August 2014 • 7-9 November 2014 A PDF file of the exam dates, entry deadlines and when the results are due can be […]
BVNA Council Elections 2014/2015 – Have your say on who’s representing YOUR Association and nominate someone today!
The British Veterinary Nursing Association is calling on all full and student members of BVNA to consider standing or nominating a willing candidate for election onto BVNA Council. BVNA President Kirstie Shield says: “BVNA’s success depends on a strong council team, as well as our fantastic team of regional coordinators. We’re looking for professional and […]
TP Congress 2014 Special Offer!
Have you missed the Early Bird Deadline for TP Congress 2014? Do you take CAW students, or work for a CAW Training Practice? Then we have good news for you – you can still book on TP Congress for the Early Bird price of £150+vat for a single day and £225+vat for both days! Book […]
Nursing Progress Log Technical problems
Some veterinary nursing students may have experienced some problems logging into the Nursing Progress Log (NPL) this morning, this has now been resolved. Please remember though, that maintenance work is being carried out to the NPL this weekend, so some disruptions may occur from 9pm this evening through to Monday morning.
Disruptions to the NPL Will Now Be Friday 31 Jan- Mon 3 Feb 2014
Further to our announcement earlier in the week about disruptions to the Nursing Progress Log (NPL) this coming weekend, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have informed us that this will now take place the following weekend (9pm on Friday 31 Jan – Monday 3 Feb). This means the NPL should be working, as […]
Disruptions expected to the NPL This Weekend
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have informed us that essential Nursing Progress Log (NPL) maintenance work will be carried out this weekend (from 9pm on Friday evening to Monday morning). During this time disruptions to the NPL will unfortunately occur. Update 22 January 2014 We have now been informed that the maintenance work […]
RCVS issues call for evidence on provision of 24-hour emergency veterinary cover
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is inviting responses from veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and animal owners to a call for evidence on the provision of 24-hour emergency veterinary care, in order to understand how best to meet the expectations of all those involved. In an open letter to the profession and the public […]
Dog Grooming Just £5 During January to mark The College of Animal Welfare’s Silver Jubilee
January 2014 marks the start of our Silver Jubilee; and to kick off the celebrations we are offering people the opportunity to get their dogs professionally groomed in our Grooming School for a charitable donation of just £5! The College of Animal Welfare, first started in 1989 as part of one of the UK’s leading […]
CAW Student, Elliot Page, Become the First to Achieve the City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing Qualification
Elliot Page, has become the first student to achieve the City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing qualification. Elliot, who was a full time student at The College of Animal Welfare in Huntingdon, undertook her work placements at Scott’s Veterinary Clinic in Bedford and Companion Care Vets in Milton Keynes. Originally starting on […]