RCVS Change in Practice Hours Requirements for SVNs from September 2016 In RCVS News (June 2016 edition) the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) announced that the minimum number of total hours in training has been reduced by 300 hours to 2,990 hours of which at least 1,800 hours must be placement hours. The requirement […]
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Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: Hygiene
Did you know that anti-bacterial hand soap may only have the same effect as regular soap? Washing your hands is the best way to stop the spread of illnesses. Showering daily can help reduce the number of bacteria on your body. Using face cleanser at night is a good way to reduce the build-up of […]
BKSB Live2 is Now Activated!
The BKSB system has been upgraded this week! For those who don’t know, the BKSB system is used to assess student’s competency levels in English, Maths & ICT. Facts and tips for the new upgrade: The English and Maths link (U+1) on the VLE will now automatically take you to the new system. If you […]
Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: Mental Health
Did you know almost 80,000 people aged 21 and under have serious depression? Your mental health is one of the most important parts to your health and wellbeing. Looking after your mental health as well as your physical health helps prevent mental illnesses impacting on your daily life. Eating healthy and regular exercise can help […]
International Youth Day (12 August)
Young people today face many challenges; as an example, economic uncertainty means that finding steady employment, affordable homes and long term financial security can become challenging. The United Nations’ (UN) International Youth Day aims to raise awareness of these issues, and encourage youth civic engagement in order to ensure that we can confront environmental, social […]
Clarification regarding lunch breaks for student veterinary nurses
Please note that we have received written confirmation from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) stating that lunch breaks do NOT count towards the practical training hours of a student veterinary nurse when applying for professional registration; therefore please do not include lunch breaks when logging your number of hours in practice.
CAW tutor reaches milestone in distance learning support
We are proud to announce that, since joining the College in 2012, Distance Learning Tutor Kirsty Jones has provided learning support to over 100 veterinary care assistant students over the course of their online studies – hard work which, no doubt, ensured that each student reached their full potential and passed their formal qualification in veterinary […]
CAW tutor reaches milestone in distance learning support
The College of Animal Welfare is proud to announce that, since joining the College in 2012, Distance Learning Tutor Kirsty Jones has provided learning support to over 100 veterinary care assistant students over the course of their online studies – hard work which, no doubt, ensured that each student reached their full potential and passed […]
Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: Happy Feet!
Did you know that our feet take the full weight of our body? This is why it is very important to make sure they are supported. If your feet aren’t supported it can cause hip, knee and back problems. Giving the muscles and joints in the foot a chance to rest on a regular basis […]
2016 Middlesex VN Graduations
Congratulations to our BSc (Honours) Veterinary Nursing students from Middlesex University. Wishing you all the very best of luck for the future. You can find all the pictures from your graduation ceremony here.