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A bursary launched by The Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS) for veterinary nurses who would like to volunteer for charitable projects, will cover the travel and accommodation costs of sending up to 12 nurses per year on animal welfare projects around the world. The bursary is available to qualified VNs working in a UK or European […]
The checklist for the new Nursing Progress Log (NPL) is now available to CAW veterinary nursing students on the VLE (under NPL resources) and to CAW clinical coaches in the clinical coaches section of the VLE (under NPL Documents). The checklist is designed to ensure students cover all of the criteria set in the guidance […]
The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) has opened applications for its Animal Welfare Student Scholarships 2017. The aim of the scheme is to help students pursue their interests in animal welfare through research and other projects. Successful candidates will be awarded up to £2,000 to cover subsistence, and up to £400 towards project expenses. […]
Did you know almost 45,000 people are diagnosed with lung cancer every year in the UK? There are little or no symptoms in the early stages of the cancer forming. The signs to look out for are continuous coughing, breathlessness, coughing up blood, pains when breathing, weight loss and tiredness. Your GP suggests that if […]
Look no further! CAW is offering the chance to take part in a brand new Traineeship Programme. Within 10 weeks you can gain the experience you need to make that first step towards your chosen career. The programme is run from our Huntingdon centre and will provide you with the opportunity to spend 2 weeks […]
Anyone can experience bullying, and at any time; whether that be at home, school, work or online. Children and young people who are bullied are more at risk of developing mental health problems such as depression and anxiety, and over half of lesbian, gay and bisexual young people have experienced homophobic bullying at school.* This […]
Now that the colder and darker months are here we must make sure we stay safe when exercising. Whether it’s in the morning or at night make sure you have reflective wear on if you are on or near roads; if you’re cycling don’t forget your protective gear too. Exercise can increase your mood which […]
Did you know it is estimated that around 1% of the world’s population has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Autism is a condition which affects communication and behaviour; in children with ASD, symptoms are often present before the age of 3. There is no cure for autism but there are different support networks; different therapies and learning support. […]
This year we are giving you the chance to display your pet in our 2017 Wall Planner! All you have to do is email an image of your pet (only submit one image) to marketing@caw.ac.uk. The image should be high quality (a minimum of 5MB if possible) and have good lighting. Please ensure you include […]
Hundreds of people of all ages and backgrounds visited our centre in Tingley on Saturday 15 October to attend Careers With Animals Day, hoping to find out how they can turn their dream of working with animals into a reality. With over 400 visitors dropping by to speak to exhibitors and attend careers talks, a fantastic […]