Mark Hedberg, DrMedVet MRCVS Happiness is a popular topic these days. Today in the UK you can find positivity self-help books, hear about beating winter blues, statistics detailing how happy workplaces are productive workplaces, and a host of other sources discussing how happiness is indeed a marvelous thing and we should all be happier. However, […]
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Have Your Photographs on Display at CAW!
Over the next few months we are looking at producing some canvasses to display around our centres with an animal and countryside theme (e.g. pets, wildlife, plants, scenery). In order to do this we are looking for suitable images from students, employers and staff so they are personal to us – this is your opportunity […]
Lead Your Team to Success!
Awarded by the Institute of Leadership & Management, we provide both Level 3 and Level 5 Leadership and Management Courses. This professional qualification will develop your skills in a variety of areas to give you confidence to lead your team through the spectrum of management challenges that can arise. You will gain a range of key […]
RCVS news: RCVS at the London Vet Show
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be promoting its new Advanced Practitioner status at this year’s London Vet Show on stand C67. Delegates will be able to browse the College’s literature, take advantage of the free 45-minute Practice Standards Scheme surgeries and have the chance to win a Kindle Fire. To book a surgery, contact Fiona Harcourt, Events Officer, […]
BVNA appoints new President
The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) were delighted to announce Fiona Andrew RVN as its newly elected President during an Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Sunday 12th October at the BVNA Congress in Telford, Shropshire. Delighted at being elected as President, Fiona said “I am humbled and excited to be the figurehead for the […]
London Vet Show 2014 – 20, 21 November at Olympia
We are delighted to announce that the organisers of the London Vet Show have offered discounted entry passes for any students wishing to attend the two day conference and exhibition on 20th and 21st November, at London’s Olympia. The content at this year’s show is some of the best we have ever seen, with a […]
British parrot missing for four years returns speaking Spanish!
British owner reunited with lost bird only to find he doesn’t speak English any more! A pet parrot that spoke with a British accent when it disappeared from its home four years ago has been reunited with its owner – and the bird now speaks Spanish. The reunion was brought about by a Southern California […]
Nine Web Services You Should Know About
Contributor: Lauren Baldwin, Editor, Bizcrowd From Facebook and Twitter, to WordPress and Google Analytics, there are tons of websites and services out there that can help you run and promote your business online. Depending on the type of business you’re in, you might choose to make the most of one, two or several. But to […]
Important Nursing Progress Log (NPL) Maintenance Information 21 October 2014
Veterinary Nursing Students should be advised that the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have informed us that SkillWise will be carrying out essential server maintenance work at 10pm on Tuesday 21 October – this work is expected to be completed within an hour. Please ensure you save any work you may be busy with […]
Accommodating Blind and Partially Sighted Clients in Veterinary Practice
A team at the University of Nottingham have published an open access paper on accommodating blind and partially sighted clients. The paper aims to show that by adopting basic disability awareness and visual impairment training, veterinary practices can ensure that the assistance needs of those clients are met, helping their access to veterinary care. View […]