The College of Animal Welfare is committed to continuous improvement through the gathering of views and experiences from clients. In order for us to gather feedback on the service that we offer, we are running a short survey aimed at employers who either have a current student studying at The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) […]
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CAW Huntingdon will be an Exam Centre for the September RCVS OSCE Exams
We are delighted that our Huntingdon centre has been chosen as an exam centre for the September veterinary nursing RCVS OSCE practical exams. If you are a student of The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) and are looking to take these exams please remember to download and complete an application form from the RCVS website […]
Take extra care of your dog as the temperature rises warns BVA Vets
The summer sun is normally a very much welcomed visitor but The British Veterinary Association (BVA) Vets warn we need to remember the dangers that the heat can bring to our furry family members! Despite publicity campaigns in recent years, dogs still die in hot cars every summer or succumb to heatstroke as a result of over-exertion on […]
AAT Level 2 Students All Pass First Time!
Huge congratulations to all 16 of our AAT Level 2 accountancy students who have all completed their five exams first time and have now completed their Level 2 Certificate in Accounting qualification. We look forward to many continuing on to Level 3 in September. Well done everyone!
Do dogs find being in kennels for the short-term stressful? New research suggests not.
The study, which focused on the stress levels of kennelled dogs has been published in the journal ‘Physiology & Behavior’. The team, which included academics from the University of Birmingham, University of Lincoln, Queen’s University Belfast and The Royal Veterinary College, measured a range of stress parameters in 29 privately-owned dogs – both at home and in […]
RCVS news: Tramadol added to list of controlled drugs
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is advising veterinary practice premises and practitioners that tramadol has now become a controlled drug and has been added to Schedule 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001. The change to the regulations was made by the Home Office and was effective as of 10 June 2014. […]
SAVN13 – RCVS make improvements to the wording of five skills
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have made some improvements to the wording of five skills in SAVN13, as below: SAVN13 Skill 5 Current wording Restrain an animal and present a suitable raised vein for cannulation or induction agent New wording Restrain an animal and present a suitable raised vein for cannulation or administration […]
RCVS news: Veterinary practices urged to inform clients of Tour de France road closures
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is advising veterinary practices to inform their clients of road closures during the UK leg of the Tour de France. This year the Tour will spend three days in the UK (from 5 to 7 July) with considerable road closures along the route affecting much of Yorkshire, Cambridgeshire, […]
2014 Veterinary Salaries Survey
The 2014 veterinary salaries survey is now open, and the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) and Veterinary Practice Management Association (VMPA) are calling for all veterinary professionals (from veterinary surgeons through to student veterinary nurses and academic staff) to take part. The closing date for the survey is 31 July 2014. Please spare a few […]
BVA urges pet owners to take note of National Microchipping Month!
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging pet owners to sit up and take notice of National Microchipping Month this year by actively checking that their pet is chipped and just as importantly check that all of their details are up to date. Microchipping is a safe and effective way to permanently identify a pet […]