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Students Recognised at The College of Animal Welfare Awards Ceremony
Congratulations to all our students who received an award during our annual Student Awards Ceremony on Saturday 29 November. The Awards Ceremony was a celebration of achievements that our students have made during the past year at all centres as well as students who are learning online and in their work place all over the […]
RCVS publish new fitness to practise guidance for veterinary students
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has published a new guide for veterinary students which aims to introduce them to the concept of fitness to practise and to help prepare them for professional life. The guide, entitled Fitness to Practise – A Guide for UK Veterinary Schools and Veterinary Students, was developed by a […]
RCVS publishes social media guidance for vets and vet nurses
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has recently published new guidance for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses on the use of social media and online forums. Forming a new chapter of supporting guidance to the College’s Code of Professional Conduct, it sets out the professional standards expected of veterinary professionals, as well as providing […]
Student VNs: Backdating NPL Evidence
As students are in practice for some time before receiving their Nursing Progress Log (NPL) access it is important that they keep a diary of all skills undertaken within this period with dates, case details and patient references. Any other evidence should be kept too e.g. Anaesthetic charts, hospital charts, etc. The Royal College of […]
Anti-Bullying Week (17-21 November 2014) – Let’s Stop Bullying For All
3-28 November 2014 is Anti-Bullying Month incorporating Anti-Bullying Week (17-21 November). The theme for this year is ‘Let’s Stop Bullying For All’. Bullying takes place in many ways and to different people. It can seriously affect a person’s mental and physical health. It can lead to a lack of confidence, withdrawal from friends and family, […]
Huntingdonshire Regional College Ofsted Inspection: 17-20 November 2014
We have been informed that Huntingdonshire Regional College (HRC) will be undergoing an Ofsted Inspection from Monday 17 November to Thursday 20 November 2014. As part of the inspection, all full-time students (aged 16-18 years of age) at The College of Animal Welfare who are funded by HRC will be asked to complete a Learner […]
TP Congress: 16 & 17 March 2015, Now Open for Registration
The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to announce that TP Congress 2015, two days of CPD dedicated to clinical coaches, is open for registration. Following great feedback on last year’s venue, this year’s Congress will return to Milton Keynes Conference Centre, a purpose built centre with modern facilities and extensive parking conveniently located […]
RCVS Day One Competences for Veterinary Nurses
A new document has been produced which sets out the minimum essential competences that the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) expects all student veterinary nurses to have met when they register. These competences ensure that the student veterinary nurse is safe to practice from day one. The document explains what competence is and what […]
RCVS news: VN Council 2015 elections now open
Veterinary nurses who wish to contribute to the future of their professions can now stand up and be counted as the nomination period for the VN Council 2015 elections is open. Each year two seats are available for VN Council. Successful candidates will serve four-year terms. The nomination period runs until 5pm on Saturday 31 […]
RCVS news: Alternative dispute resolution trial launched by Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
From Monday 3 November 2014 the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be undertaking a six-month alternative dispute resolution (ADR) trial as the first step towards developing a new consumer redress system for users of veterinary services. Although the RCVS is obliged to investigate all concerns raised with it, the College is limited to […]