If you’re pregnant or planning to start a family soon, you may well be wondering how your pregnancy will affect your life in practice. From telling your employer and understanding your legal rights, to planning for maternity leave and keeping your clinical skills up-to-date – there is lots to think about and this can be […]
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Pregnancy in Veterinary Practice: Information, Advice & Guidance
Apprenticeships update: All apprenticeship frameworks to be withdrawn from 1 August
In 2015, the government announced that as part of their efforts to improve apprenticeship training, all apprenticeships would be moving from frameworks onto standards as of 1st August 2020. To meet this goal, the Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) will be ending enrolment on all framework apprenticeships from 31st July 2020. As we move closer towards this […]
Turn your passion for horses into a career with an Equine Apprenticeship
Are you passionate about horses and love being outdoors? Perhaps you own a horse, or ride horses in your spare time? If so, then a career in the equine industry could help you turn your hobby into a living and gain a job you’re really passionate about. Our Equine Groom (Level 2 Apprenticeship) is designed […]
Home Dog Grooming: Top Tips and Advice
As it has been impossible to visit the groomers over the past few months, and we’re only just beginning to adjust to the “new normal” as lockdown eases, grooming your dog may have fallen off your radar. You may even think that dog grooming isn’t that important—after all, his coat looks to be in okay […]
Vicki Nielsen joins British Veterinary LGBT+ committee
We’re delighted to say that one of our staff members, Vicki Nielsen, has joined the British Veterinary LGBT+ committee as one of their Veterinary Nursing Representatives! The British Veterinary LGBT+ Society is made up of people from all over the veterinary industry. The group develops LGBT+ networks, provides sources of help and support, creates resources […]
Standing together during difficult times
Looking after one another has never been more crucial. You may be feeling the pressures of working or studying whilst trying to maintain a positive balance at home. There may be anxieties over the pandemic as restrictions ease and concerns over vulnerable loved ones during this time. There may be sadness or anger over the […]
Prescribe yourself with some professional progression in lockdown
Working in veterinary practice during these challenging times means veterinary nurses need to be more adaptable and efficient than ever before. With this in mind, now could be the perfect time for you add another ‘string to your bow’ by studying to become a Suitably Qualified Person (SQP). What is an SQP and what do […]
Autumn Veterinary Nursing Intake Open for Applications
Applications are open for the September intake of our Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal Pathway). With many of us staying at home or working reduced hours due to the coronavirus pandemic; if you’ve always wanted to work with animals, now could be the perfect time to review your career goals, take a leap […]
6 Types of Veterinary Nursing Roles in Practice
Have you ever wondered what life as a veterinary nurse involves? Outside of the consulting room, RVNs handle most of the care and attention required by our pets. Their registration with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) shows that they are responsible for their professional conduct and remaining up-to-date with their professional skills and […]
Gain free mental health support through Together All (formerly Big White Wall)
We’re delighted to announce all our staff and students can now access free online mental health and wellbeing support through Together All (formerly Big White Wall) This service can be used at any time of the day or night, all year round. Whether you’re suffering from stress, problems with sleep, feeling low or unable to […]