Are you a Head Nurse who’s been recently promoted? Or perhaps you are looking to step up to the plate and become a Head Nurse in the future? Then this two day event is not to be missed. After a great response last year, The College of Animal Welfare are hosting their second Head Nurse […]
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TP Congress is back for another year
TP Congress is returning again for another year to give clinical coaches the opportunity to improve on the key role they play in the professional development of their students. The largest event solely dedicated to supporting clinical coaches in practice. The College of Animal Welfare will be hosting TP Congress 2016 on Monday 29 February […]
TP Congress is back for another year
TP Congress is returning again for another year to give clinical coaches the opportunity to improve on the key role they play in the professional development of their students. The largest event solely dedicated to supporting clinical coaches in practice. The College of Animal Welfare will be hosting TP Congress 2016 on Monday 29 February […]
Are you attending this years’ London Vet Show?
Are you attending this years’ London Vet Show? So are we! The College of Animal Welfare will exhibit as part of London Vet Show from Thursday 19 to Friday 20 November 2015. We’ll be on hand to offer advice, provide guidance and share our industry experiences. Come along to stand O14 to get involved with our […]
DEFRA launches consultation on RCVS governance reform
DEFRA has launched a consultation on reforming the governance arrangements of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). This follows a period of discussion between DEFRA and the RCVS on how the College might best modernise its Council. Consultation of the College’s governance began in 2009, with a formal consultation of the profession and a […]
Remember, remember to prepare your pet for 5th November!
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is encouraging pet owners to start preparing pets now to prevent possible upset from fireworks, as dogs, cats and other pets are often particularly sensitive to noise causing the time around 5th November to be traumatic and distressing for many. Some pets show obvious signs of stress, such as panting, […]
CAW VN students travel to India to train local veterinary technicians
Veterinary nursing students from Edinburgh Napier University/The College of Animal Welfare will be travelling to India in November to train local veterinary technicians to help raise the standards of care and make lasting improvements to animal welfare. The eight student veterinary nurses will travel to Kerala Veterinary School along with two registered veterinary nurses and […]
#WEWeek2015 – Shadow a lecturer for a day
#WEWeek2015 – Are you a vet or vet nurse and looking at your future options? Do you love supporting students and seeing them achieve? Then becoming a lecturer may be the perfect career for you! Changing careers is a massive step for anyone to take, what will the new job really involve? Will it really […]
Veterinary Nursing: The Time Between VN Qualification and Registration
The time between successfully completing your nursing qualification and receiving Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) registration can often be a time of uncertainty – what are you allowed to do in practice? The answer to this question is different for diploma students and degree students and can be found in the RCVS ‘Awarding Organisation […]
#WEWeek2015 – Get involved and volunteer!
#WEWeek2015 – Have you ever thought about volunteering? Volunteering gives you the opportunity to give something back to the community and really make a difference to the lives of people or animals around you. You can also gain vital experience and develop new skills, knowledge and friends! Interested? Check out https://do-it.org – you can search […]