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March 2020 OSCE – Information regarding COVID-19
Following on from the updated Government advice City & Guilds are taking the step to postpone the OSCEs for the weekends of 20-22 March and 27-29 March to a later date. The decision was made in consideration of the health and safety of examiners as well as candidates. Please note: City & Guilds will continue […]
Clinical Supervisor training now available
Please note our Clinical Supervisor training is now available. Our clinical supervisor training sessions are offered to those who meet the below criteria and can be undertaken in the form of an attended day course at one of our centres or an online training course; both of which are offered free of charge. In order […]
Veterinary Nursing – City and Guilds FAQs
Following City & Guilds’ decision to withdraw veterinary nursing from its portfolio of qualifications*, we have issued a statement and answered a number of questions you may have about what this means for veterinary nurse training: Does this decision by City and Guilds (C&G) mean that training for Veterinary Nursing will be stopped? No, it […]
Veterinary Nursing – City and Guilds Update
Following City and Guilds (C&G) announcement of their intention to no longer offer their Level 3 Veterinary Nursing qualification The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) would like to provide reassurance to employers and students. From the 1st January 2020 we made the decision to move to the VetSkill Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing for […]
Book Clinical Coach Congress 2020 at early bird rates before it’s too late!
The deadline to book onto Clinical Coach Congress 2020 with an early bird discount is fast approaching (31 January 2020). This year’s event, sponsored by Millpledge Veterinary, is returning to the wonderful East of England Arena and Events Centre in Peterborough, and will include lectures on exam techniques, common OSCE mistakes, building strong coach and […]
Save the Date for Head Nurse Congress 2020
We’re pleased to say that dates have been confirmed for our annual Head Nurse Congress event. The 2020 congress will be taking place on Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 May, following popular demand for a weekday event as opposed to the usual weekend congress. Head Nurse Congress, sponsored by Veterinary Management Group (VMG), is returning […]
5 Ways to Support Your Student Veterinary Nurse
Working as a clinical coach is extremely rewarding, but training the next wave of Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) is no easy task and brings its own challenges. You need to set timely targets, plan and structure efficient training systems, build good working relationships and maintain personal boundaries. Whether you’ve recently taken on the role of […]
Clinical Coach Congress 2020 is open for registration!
Our annual Clinical Coach Congress, the UK’s largest conference dedicated solely to supporting clinical coaches and those involved in veterinary nurse training, is now open for 2020 registrations! Sponsored by Millpledge Veterinary and running from Monday 16-Tuesday 17 March 2020, this year’s congress is returning to the wonderful East of England Arena and Events Centre […]
VetSkill Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal) – FAQs
Following the announcement of our move to awarding body VetSkill for new student veterinary nurses starting from January next year, you may be looking for more information about the VetSkill Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal). Here, we discuss the course in more detail and answer common questions you may have… Who are […]
CAW ALUMNI ONLY: Gain massive discounts on selected CPD courses this Autumn!
As an alumni of The College of Animal Welfare, special discounted rates are available on a number of our upcoming CPD courses this Autumn: How to Deal with the Poisoned Patient (Huntingdon, Saturday 14th September 2019, 10am-1pm): £145 £50! Toxicological emergencies are very common within veterinary practice. This course will look at dealing with these […]