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DVS pledges support for Mission Rabies

Davies Veterinary Specialists (DVS) has pledged its support for Mission Rabies, India. The Hertfordshire-based private small animal referral practice is donating 50,000 rabies vaccines, to be used during the first month of the campaign, which launches this September 2013. In India it is estimated that at least one child dies from rabies every hour, normally […]

05/06/2013

Are you on target with your Nursing Progress Log?

Are you a September 2012 start Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing student or a clinical coach to one of these students?! If you are, is your Nursing Progress Log (NPL) on target? VN1,2,3,4,5 & 7 should now be complete. The next NPL units to complete are: VN8 by 30.6.13 VN9 by 31.7.13 VN10 by […]

31/05/2013

RCVS calls for a Private Members’ Bill to protect the title ‘veterinary nurse’

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has written to the MPs drawn in today’s private members’ Bill ballot to call upon them to introduce legislation to protect the title ‘veterinary nurse’ and introduce an effective regulatory system that would ensure that those veterinary nurses found guilty of serious professional misconduct were prevented from carrying […]

20/05/2013

Celebrate World Environment Week and Win a £100 Book Voucher!

In conjunction with World Environment Day on Wednesday 5 June, The College of Animal Welfare is holding a poster competition for all CAW students with the winning entrant receiving a £100 book voucher! All you need to do is create a poster which highlights the issues surrounding our environment and which promotes ways to improve […]

17/05/2013

Did you know that we are an AAT approved exam centre?

If you are looking to take an AAT exam, did you know that you can take your exam with us? You do not need to be a student of ours to take your exams at our centre. To book an exam slot please call us on 01480 422060 and speak to Melanie Young or Emma […]

10/05/2013

Abandoned pets at an all-time high according to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has reported a record number of pets coming through its doors, with a 50 per cent rise in abandoned pets compared to last year. The charity has received nearly 5,000 calls from struggling pet owners so far this year. Key reasons given are moving into rented accommodation, changes to working […]

Business School Open Days

Thinking about studying with us?  Want to meet our tutors and have a look around our facilities? They why not come along to one of our open days and see for yourself! Our next dates are: Wednesday 22 May – 9am-12pm and 6-9pm Wednesday 10 July – 9am-12pm and 5-79pm Thursday 5 September – 9am-12pm and […]

8 Week AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping starting 4 June 2013!

We are now recruiting for an eight week, day release, Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping course starting on Tuesday 4 June 2013. The eight week course, accredited by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), will give you a thorough foundation in bookkeeping and basic accounting practices, including double-entry bookkeeping and will allow you, if you […]

£10 Clipping/Stripping of Dogs from 13-24 May

Over the next two weeks (Monday to Friday, 13-24 May) we are offering clipping/stripping of dogs at our Godmanchester Centre for just £10!! (subject to available appointments). To book an appointment please call Debbie Scriven on 01480 422060.

09/05/2013

Animal Live Cams

8 of the Internet’s Most Adorable, Time-Wasting Animal Live Cams (via Gizmodo)