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Nursing Progress Log Reminders

Under NO circumstances should any evidence be logged onto a Nursing Progress Log using another person’s log in details or name. Any evidence incorrectly logged will be void and could be seen as deception or fraud. All evidence must be logged within two weeks of occurrence, this includes awarding of competency. Competency awards must include […]

21/02/2012

Practicals for Clinical Coaches CPD Course

Due to the increased number of tasks and recent changes, the Practicals for Clinical Coaches course has been extended to three parts; each a two hour bite-size event. During part one, delegates will have a demonstration of the newer tasks that have been added to the RCVS bank; current procedure and general examination advice. Part two will look at anaesthesia, theatre practice and laboratory […]

VN Practical Examination Centres for March and July Exams Released

Student veterinary nurses taking their practical examinations in March or July 2012 will have a choice of attending the following centres: March – Myerscough, Hartpury, Plumpton and Nottingham July – Myerscough, Hartpury, Plumpton, MYF and Harper Adams

The First CAWC Animal Welfare Conference: 21 April 2012

The College of Animal Welfare is proud to be hosting the first CAWC Animal Welfare Conference on Saturday 21 April 2012 at its new education and conference centre in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire! CAWC, the Companion Animal Welfare Council, was launched in 1999 and was set up “to conduct independent studies into the welfare, care and treatment […]

20/02/2012

Turn your Love of the Great Outdoors into a Career!

If you loving being outdoors, are interested in the environment around you and are fascinated by wildlife and different habitats, why not turn your passion into a career with The College of Animal Welfare? From this September, The College of Animal Welfare, situated in Chord Business Park in Godmanchester, will be running a one year, […]

17/02/2012

Free Work-Based Apprenticeships at The College of Animal Welfare

The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to now be offering apprenticeships in animal care, horse care and customer service to students in England free of charge until 31 July 2012! Due to funding availability, any student over 16 years of age, who is employed in a relevant organisation (for example a boarding kennels, riding […]

16/02/2012

The Worlds Oldest Living Things [Video]

How old are the worlds oldest living plants and animals? [Hint: You’re way, way off!]

15/02/2012

Funding released for 50 more free VCA places – Don’t Miss out!

The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to announce that we have received further funding to allow us to, once again, offer the Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Care Assistants (VCA) by online learning completely free! The last round of funding was swallowed up by practices in less than a month, and we are expecting […]

10/02/2012

TP Congress: 19 & 20 March 2012

The College of Animal Welfare is pleased to announce that registration for TP Congress 2012 is now open! This year, as before, the TP Congress is being held at the recently renamed Wood Green, The Animals Charity, in Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire.

09/02/2012

What is Coonhounding? [Pic]

Follow Maddie the coonhound on her balancing adventures!

08/02/2012