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TP Congress 2017, our annual event dedicated exclusively to clinical coaches in veterinary practice, was a massive hit! We saw over 100 attendees come together to explore the latest topics and news on veterinary nurse training. Due to the fantastic feedback received about last year’s venue, TP Congress returned to the beautiful Whittlebury Hall Hotel […]
BVA urges dog owners to keep microchipping details up-to-date A survey conducted by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has revealed that two in five (44%) vets cannot reunite missing or stray dogs with their owners due to incorrect microchipping dabase information. This comes one year after the introduction of compulsory microchipping for dogs in England, Scotland […]
Please be aware increases to the National Living Wage and minimum wages have now come into effect. The hourly rate for the minimum wage depends on your age and whether you’re an apprentice. The current rates, as of April 2017, are as follows… Age 25 or over: £7.50 21-24: £7.05 18-20: £5.60 Under 18: £4.05 Apprentice: […]
Regular health checks are important to identify any underlying problems before they escalate out of control. Finding problems early can drastically improve your chances of treatment and recovery, and help prevent more serious illnesses, such as diabetes, from developing. If you are aged between 40 and 74 years of age and haven’t had a stroke […]
Kimberley O’Neill is a former student at The College of Animal Welfare, having achieved the Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Care Assistants in 2015. To mark World Autism Awareness Day, Kim has kindly agreed to share her story of her experiences with Asperger’s Syndrome. I was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, a mild form of autism, at […]
National Pet Month 2017: What vets and vet nurses wish UK pet owners knew about their animals… According to a new poll released by the Veterinary Animal Welfare Coalition for National Pet Month, recognising when a pet is overweight is the top issue vets and vet nurses wish UK pet owners knew about their animals. […]
The spring issue of the European Journal of Companion Animal Practice (EJCAP) is available to view online. Published four times a year by the Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations (FECAVA), the journal is accessible to veterinary practitioners, students and nurses in Europe and beyond. This issue focuses on companion animal rehabilitation as well as interactive […]
Did you know that in primary schools in the UK, 8 or 9 children in every class will have tooth decay? That equates to approximately 3.3 million children between the ages of 0-14 years old. What can we do to improve dental health in our children? Brush your teeth for 2 minutes every day using […]
Annual renewal fees for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses will increase by 5% for 2017-2018. The increase follows a six-year renewal fee freeze for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses, which have remained at £299 (for UK-practising vets) and £61 respectively. This increase will change the renewal fees for the registration categories as follows: UK-practicing vets: […]
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is encouraging veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to, not only, vote, in this year’s RCVS and VN Councils elections, but to vote online. The elections will feature both a new voting platform and regular personalised email reminders from Electorial Reform Services (ERS) Ltd which will make it easier […]