Articles with the Tag: "veterinary nursing"
Total posts for this tag: 50
Total posts for this tag: 50
Meet Tristan Neto BSc (Hons) RVN APVN (Reptile, Small Mammal & Avian), who completed the BSc Hons Veterinary Nursing Degree with us. From caring for exotics in a referral hospital, to working hands-on with sea turtles in the Maldives, Tristan has carved out a career that blends veterinary nursing with wildlife conservation. We caught up […]
Are you a Head Veterinary Nurse, Clinical Supervisor or Practice Manager exploring veterinary nurse training options for your practice? Join us on Thursday 4th September (3pm-4pm) for a free, informative session that covers how our veterinary nurse training works specifically from an employer’s perspective. We’ll explain the structure of our diploma programme, what’s expected from […]
If you’re a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) or veterinary surgeon, chances are you’ve explained a procedure to a nervous client, supported a student through a tough day, or guided a colleague through a new skill – probably without even thinking of it as “teaching.” RVNs make some of the best teachers, often long before they […]
When you think about veterinary nursing, you might picture someone cuddling kittens, holding a paw during surgery, or assisting in a busy clinic. While all of those moments are part of the veterinary nurse role, the veterinary nursing profession is far more than a series of tasks or a job that ends when your shift […]
Becoming a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) is a major milestone – a moment to be proud of, after years of study, clinical placements, and rigorous assessments. But once the registration certificate is in hand, many RVNs are left wondering, what comes next? The truth is, registration isn’t the end – it’s the beginning of your […]
You’re getting through the day. You’re doing what’s expected – caring for patients, supporting your team, keeping things moving. But something feels off. Maybe you feel drained all the time, or like you’re just going through the motions. The spark that once lit up your veterinary nursing career feels dim, or even gone altogether. Is […]
For many people, a love of animals has been lifelong – but life doesn’t always lead straight into a veterinary nursing career. Whether you’ve worked in a different industry, taken time out to raise a family, or simply want a more meaningful career path, training to become a veterinary nurse in your 30s, 40s, 50s […]
Laura Doran completed her veterinary nurse training with us in 2007, going on to study the Level 5 Operations/Departmental Manager Apprenticeship, incorporating the ILM Level 5 Diploma for Operational Leaders and Managers. Here, Laura shares her career journey so far, as well as her experiences training at CAW: I started my Veterinary career in March […]
“Evidence-based veterinary nursing” is a phrase you’ve probably heard a lot in CPD sessions, journal articles, or team meetings. But what does it actually mean in the day-to-day life of a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)? More importantly, how can it shape the future of your veterinary nursing career? The answer isn’t just about research papers. […]
If you’re a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN), chances are you’ve read an article in VN Times, Veterinary Nurse Journal (VNJ), or an online CPD platform and thought, “That’s really useful.” But have you ever considered writing something yourself? You don’t need to be an academic, a specialist, or a lifelong writer to contribute to the […]