The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has informed us that the results of the February RCVS Veterinary Nursing Theory Exams have now been processed and will be sent out to candidates by first class post today (Weds 4 March 2015). If you do not receive your examination results letter by Wednesday 11 March, please […]
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February RCVS Veterinary Nursing Theory Exam Results Released Early
VN Council election 2015: quiz the candidates
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons have announced the candidates standing in the Veterinary Nurses (VN) Council elections this year, and is inviting veterinary nurses to put their questions to them directly. There are three veterinary nurses standing in this year’s VN Council elections, including one existing VN Council member eligible for re-election. They are: […]
Yellow Dog’s free ribbons to keep pets, owners and public safe
A not-for-profit pet organisation is campaigning for greater public awareness when it comes to giving canines the space they need. Organised by NarpsUK, Yellow Dog UK aims to promote the use of free yellow ribbons in order to help keep pets, owners and members of the public safe and stress free. According to the Pet […]
Additional Benefit for BVNA Members
The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) is delighted to provide access to the 2014 congress lecture recordings to all its members. Members can now access the lecture recordings from the entire 2014 programme through the ‘Members Area’ of the BVNA website. This benefit has been introduced to provide members with the opportunity to gain free quality […]
British Veterinary Nursing Association Council Nominations
Calling all British Veterinary Nursing (BVNA) members. Have your say on who’s representing your Association! This year the BVNA are looking for student members too! Yes, this year all full members AND student members can stand for election onto BVNA Council. There are 2 student member seats on BVNA Council (these will be in addition to […]
Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month – May 2015
Practices and colleges throughout the UK are invited to join BVNA in spreading the word about the importance of the role of the veterinary nurse in practice and the provision of responsible pet care to the general public. The BVNA Council and Office Team will also be attending a number of external events to support […]
RCVS news: Guildford Question Time to feature both vet and VN discussions
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be trialing a new format for its regular Regional Question Times by holding both veterinary surgeon and veterinary nurse discussion sessions at the event in Surrey next month. The free Regional Question Time will take place at the Holiday Inn in Guildford on Thursday 19 March. The […]
BVA welcomes Welsh Government’s clarification on timetable for dog microchipping
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and its Welsh Branch welcome the announcement from Rebecca Evans, Deputy Minister for Farming and Food, that clarifies the Welsh Government’s timetable for the introduction of compulsory microchipping for dogs in Wales. Rebecca Evans has clearly outlined the next steps towards compulsory microchipping in Wales, including further consultation around enforcement, […]
RCVS News: The whole of the VN profession in the UK is now regulated
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) new Royal Charter came into effect yesterday (Tuesday 17 February 2015), meaning that the whole of the veterinary nursing profession in the UK is now regulated. Under the changes instituted in the new Charter there are no longer listed veterinary nurses and all those formerly on the List […]
New Counselling Service Available to CAW Students
Need to talk in confidence to someone? There may be times when you feel the need to speak to someone impartial to help address any personal or emotional issues which may impact on your time at The College of Animal Welfare – these may, or may not be, related to your studies. Whatever your situation, […]