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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 […]
Grow a loyal veterinary care support professional that meets the needs of your practice!
If you’re looking to recruit a veterinary care apprentice, or want to train up an existing member of your veterinary care team, then look no further than our Level 2 Apprenticeship in Veterinary Care Support! This apprenticeship covers the key skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to ensure staff members maintain safe working practices and take responsibility for themselves, others and the animals in their […]
Boost your receptionist skills in a veterinary practice setting…
If you’re working as a receptionist in a veterinary practice, our Level 2 Certificate for Veterinary Receptionists could be the perfect way for you to brush up on your professional knowledge and gain formal recognition of your expertise. This online, distance learning course can be started at any time and is tailored to receptionists working […]
Veterinary nurse training to continue in Wigan
ProCo NW, are no longer offering Veterinary Nursing training and therefore we have been able to add the Wigan centre to our current four centres in Edinburgh, Leeds, Huntingdon and Hertfordshire. Here at The College of Animal Welfare we are really pleased to be able to support ProCo’s veterinary nursing students with continuing their training […]
RCVS council agrees changes to CPD requirements for veterinary nurses
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeon’s (RCVS) Council members have agreed changes to the College’s policies on Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The changes, approved by both the RCVS Council and RCVS VN Council, are: To change the CPD requirement – as stated in the Codes of Professional Conduct – to 35 hours per calendar year for veterinary […]
The BVNA Council election 2019 is now open!
The BVNA Council election 2019 is now open! The election will ask members to decide who will represent them on their Council. The field of nine candidates represent a wide range of interests, ideas and priorities. Members can view the profiles of each candidate on the BVNA website, which covers more about the person, what […]
Where can an RVN qualification take you?
Where can an RVN qualification take you? Veterinary nursing is a varied and rewarding career path which opens up a wide variety of professional opportunities. Whether you’ve just qualified as a veterinary nurse, have been working in the industry for some time and looking for a career change, or considering training as a veterinary nurse […]
LEP Apprenticeship Grant for Employers
There is no better time for a business to take on their first apprentice. From 1 April 2019 the training costs of an apprenticeship to a business has dropped by 50%. This means the government will pay 95% of the cost of the apprenticeship, leaving just 5% payable by the employer! What’s more… Grants of up […]
MSD Animal Health Research Bursary open for applications
If you’re a student or qualified veterinary nurse, you could be in luck! MSD Animal Health’s first veterinary nurse research bursary is open for applications. One £1,000 research bursary is up for grabs by the SVN or RVN in the UK with the best research project application. Opportunities to win additional prizes will also be […]