Veterinary practices no longer have to include information on a poster in their waiting rooms to tell clients what the top ten medicines they supply are, and their costs, thanks to pressure from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), which felt the poster did not entirely serve its purpose. Following discussion with the RCVS […]
The College of Animal Welfare News Blog
OFT agrees to drop ‘top ten medicines’ requirement
NPL Completion Deadline for Summer Practical Exams
Just a little reminder to all our Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing students who are aiming to sit their practical exams this summer, please remember that there are now just seven weeks to go before the Nursing Progress Log completion deadline (26 April). If you have any concerns please speak to your QAS.
BVNA Council Elections 2013
Have your say on who’s representing YOUR Association and nominate someone today! The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) is calling on all its full members to consider standing for election onto BVNA Council. Important attributes for candidates are a strong commitment to promoting the ideals of the BVNA as well as the veterinary nursing profession […]
Reflective Training Logs
It is very important that all Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing students complete their reflective training logs to show they are receiving at least four hours of active training in practice per week. These hours are required to count towards your guided learning hours to allow you to register as a veterinary nurse. Further information […]
New Dog Grooming Course Dates Announced
We are pleased to announce new dates for our Level 2 & 3 City & Guilds Dog Grooming courses, as follows: City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants 5 Week Block Courses 23 September 2013 – 25 October 2013 13 January 2014 – 14 February 2014 Day Release Course (Attending college each Wednesday): […]
Circuit Factors for the Anaesthesia OSCE Tasks
The following circuit factors need should be used for the four anaesthesia OSCEs: Mini Lack Circuit: 1 Parallel Lack Circuit: 1 – 1.5 Bain Circuit: 2.5 – 3 T-Piece Circuit: 2.5 – 3 The correct methodology for working out the Fresh Gas Flow is: Tidal Volume (TV) = mls x kgs i.e. 15mls x 5kgs = […]
Extremophiles
When searching for life on other planets, scientists look to the extreme conditions that life can survive in, here on planet Earth.
Lost tortoise found after spending 30 years in a box
Back in the early 80’s a Brazilian family, living in Rio were renovating the family home. That was when Manuela the tortoise disappeared.
625 VNs removed from List/Register for non-payment of fees
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has written to 625 veterinary nurses (VNs) whose names were removed from the RCVS List of Veterinary Nurses (incorporating the Register) for non-payment of fees. VNs who have not received a receipt and (R)VN card for 2013 are asked to check online to ensure they remain registered/listed, and […]
Nominees for RCVS Council and VN Council Elections Announced
Nominees for the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Council and its Veterinary Nurses Council have been announced, with 13 candidates for the former and four for the latter. The nominations closed on 31 January, and those standing are as follows: RCVS Council Niall Connell Jeremy Davies* Robert Ellis Lewis Grant Christopher Gray* Peter Jinman* Thomas […]