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New Range of Leadership and Management Programmes Coming in January!
The College of Animal Welfare is preparing to launch its new Business School in January 2013 with a series of programmes (awarded by the Institute of Leadership and Management) designed specifically for those holding, or seeking to hold, management positions, within the veterinary profession and animal welfare sector. Whether you are a head nurse, aspiring […]
VN Times ‘Inspiring Pets’ Calendar Competition
To showcase Veterinary Nurses’ impact on animal welfare, VN Times are running a competition to find 12 inspiring pet stories and photos worthy of featuring on their 2013 calendar. VN Times want to hear your stories about pets that have inspired you; the survivor you’ve nursed back to health – despite everyone secretly thinking it couldn’t possibly come out the other […]
Take on a New Apprentice and get Paid £1500!
If you are an employer and you are looking for some help; why not recruit a new apprentice? Take on a new apprentice aged between 16 -24 years of age and you may be eligible to receive £1500 from the Government’s AGE 16-24 Employer Incentive Grant! Employers (in England) who have less than 1000 employees […]
Do you have a new full-time VN student?
Could all Clinical Coaches with new full-time VN students ensure that any outstanding induction paperwork is returned to us asap. If you are having any problems with any of the paperwork please contact your Quality Assurance supervisor for help.
Nursing Progress Log Myths Uncovered!
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has identified a number of common misunderstandings and myths about the Nursing Progress Log (NPL) circulating amongst clinical coaches and students. Here, they set the record straight between the myths and the facts…. Myth: students have to write a mini case report in the comments box when completing […]
Important information about the NPL for all new VN students and their Clinical Coaches!
We are busy completing and sending student enrolments to the RCVS at the moment as we receive all the documentation from our new students. The RCVS aim to process enrolments and issue NPL log in details within four weeks of them receiving it. As soon as we receive the log in details back from the […]
The RCVS Answer your Veterinary Practice Questions in Glasgow on 19 September!
Veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and other members of the practice teams from Glasgow are invited to put their questions to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) at a ‘Question Time’ meeting to be held at the Erskine Bridge Hotel, Glasgow, on Wednesday 19 September. RCVS President Jacqui Molyneux, as well as other RCVS and […]
VN Term Dates for The College of Animal Welfare 2012-2013
We’d like to give a warm welcome for all our VN students studying with CAW this year! We hope you’re all finding everything you need – if you have any questions or concerns, you can always check with our Admin Team at 0844 372 9410, or email admin @ caw.ac.uk. For your convenience, please find […]
2012 Awarding Body Fees for City & Guilds VN Students
The awarding body fees for student veterinary nurses on the City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing programme can be found here.
New Two Year Day Release/Blended Learning VN Programme
From this September our three year day release Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing programme will change to a two calendar year day release plus blended learning programme. There are benefits to students and employers alike; students will be able to qualify as a veterinary nurse in a shorter period of time therefore being able […]