We are delighted to announce a new range of course badges that are set to recognise the achievements of The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) students who complete a number of accredited qualifications. The badges have been designed in response to requests from many of our Veterinary Care Assistant students, who wanted something to reflect […]
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CAW Course Badges – New for 2014
Hounds for Heroes Founder to Address British Vets
Allen Parton, the Gulf War veteran who founded Hounds for Heroes, will be this year’s guest speaker for the British Veterinary Association’s (BVA) annual Members’ Day, which will be held in Manchester on 25 September. Allen was a Chief Petty Officer serving in the Royal Navy during the Gulf War before a tragic head injury […]
First Students Achieve Leadership and Management Qualification
The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to announce that five students have become the first to achieve the College’s new ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership and Management qualification. Speaking of the success, course tutor, Emma Helkenberg said “I would like to congratulate all of the students who have recently achieved the Level 3 […]
First Students Achieve Leadership and Management Qualification
The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to announce that five students have become the first to achieve the College’s new ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership and Management qualification. Speaking of the success, course tutor, Emma Helkenberg said “I would like to congratulate all of the students who have recently achieved the Level 3 […]
RCVS Knowledge information needs survey: help the library & win a prize
RCVS Knowledge library is asking veterinary professionals to complete an online survey which will help to improve the way it supports their information needs. Library members and non-members alike are encouraged to complete the survey, and completed surveys can enter into a prize draw to win a £50 Amazon voucher. Head of Library and Information Services, […]
RCVS news: Veterinary Nurse staff contact list update
Following some recent changes within the Veterinary Nursing department at the RCVS, you can find the updated list of staff and their contact details here.
RCVS news: Declarations and Q & A session at BVNA Congress
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be holding a short ceremony for those registered veterinary nurses (who qualified before 2012) who have missed out on the opportunity to make their professional declaration, followed by a questions and answers session at the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) Congress in October (stand (B007). On Saturday […]
RCVS News: RCVS publishes new guidance on 24/7 emergency cover
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has published new guidance for veterinary surgeons on 24-hour emergency first aid and pain relief, providing greater definition of the professional and legal responsibilities of veterinary surgeons in the provision of emergency care, as well as owners’ responsibilities for their animals. Although veterinary surgeons are professionally obliged to […]
BSAVA Offering Free VN Student Membership
The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) is offering free VN Student membership to student veterinary nurses who are studying towards a recognised VN qualification and are registered as student members of the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA). Full terms and conditions can be found on the BSAVA website.
Pampered Pets Support Local Foodbank
The College of Animal Welfare’s dog grooming school is delighted to have raised £260 for Godmanchester Foodbank by pampering lots of local pets! As part of its silver jubilee year celebrations, the College, based in Chord Business Park, Godmanchester recently ran a celebratory offer for local people giving them the opportunity to have their dogs […]