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Have Your Photographs on Display at CAW!
Over the next few months we are looking at producing some canvasses to display around our centres with an animal and countryside theme (e.g. pets, wildlife, plants, scenery). In order to do this we are looking for suitable images from students, employers and staff so they are personal to us – this is your opportunity […]
RCVS news: RCVS at the London Vet Show
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will be promoting its new Advanced Practitioner status at this year’s London Vet Show on stand C67. Delegates will be able to browse the College’s literature, take advantage of the free 45-minute Practice Standards Scheme surgeries and have the chance to win a Kindle Fire. To book a surgery, contact Fiona Harcourt, Events Officer, […]
BVNA appoints new President
The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) were delighted to announce Fiona Andrew RVN as its newly elected President during an Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Sunday 12th October at the BVNA Congress in Telford, Shropshire. Delighted at being elected as President, Fiona said “I am humbled and excited to be the figurehead for the […]
London Vet Show 2014 – 20, 21 November at Olympia
We are delighted to announce that the organisers of the London Vet Show have offered discounted entry passes for any students wishing to attend the two day conference and exhibition on 20th and 21st November, at London’s Olympia. The content at this year’s show is some of the best we have ever seen, with a […]
British parrot missing for four years returns speaking Spanish!
British owner reunited with lost bird only to find he doesn’t speak English any more! A pet parrot that spoke with a British accent when it disappeared from its home four years ago has been reunited with its owner – and the bird now speaks Spanish. The reunion was brought about by a Southern California […]
Accommodating Blind and Partially Sighted Clients in Veterinary Practice
A team at the University of Nottingham have published an open access paper on accommodating blind and partially sighted clients. The paper aims to show that by adopting basic disability awareness and visual impairment training, veterinary practices can ensure that the assistance needs of those clients are met, helping their access to veterinary care. View […]
First Students Achieve the City & Guilds Online Level 2 Diploma in Countryside and Environment
The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to announce that the first of its students have achieved the College’s new City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Countryside and Environment qualification. Speaking of the success, course tutor Joanna Beaver, said “I would like to congratulate the successful students for their hard work and commitment throughout […]
First Students Achieve Monitoring Anaesthesia Qualification
The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to announce that five students including Linsey Newlove, Kathryn Holmes and Natasha Hodgson have become the first students to achieve the City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Assisting Veterinary Surgeons in the Monitoring of Animal Patients Under Anaesthesia and Sedation qualification. Speaking of the success, course tutor, […]
International Cat Care / International Society of Feline Medicine Offering FREE Membership to Veterinary Nurses
As an ISFM member you will receive a monthly online Feline Vet Nursing journal and regular webinars by feline experts. Find out more at http://www.icatcare.org/nurses/membership
RCVS September Veterinary Nursing OSCE Results Released Earlier than Expected
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have informed us that student veterinary nurses who sat the RCVS OSCEs in September and are expecting their results on the 16 October will now receive their results earlier than expected. The results will now be sent out by first class mail on Monday 6 October. If, for […]