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A Snapshot of the Veterinary and Veterinary Nursing Professions
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has published its Surveys of the Veterinary and Veterinary Nursing Professions 2014. As a snapshot of the current state of the veterinary and veterinary nursing professions, the results provide information on a number of different areas such as demographics; work status; job satisfaction and well-being. Furthermore, the results […]
CAW Course Badges – New for 2014
We are delighted to announce a new range of course badges that are set to recognise the achievements of The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) students who complete a number of accredited qualifications. The badges have been designed in response to requests from many of our Veterinary Care Assistant students, who wanted something to reflect […]
First Students Achieve Leadership and Management Qualification
The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to announce that five students have become the first to achieve the College’s new ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership and Management qualification. Speaking of the success, course tutor, Emma Helkenberg said “I would like to congratulate all of the students who have recently achieved the Level 3 […]
RCVS Knowledge information needs survey: help the library & win a prize
RCVS Knowledge library is asking veterinary professionals to complete an online survey which will help to improve the way it supports their information needs. Library members and non-members alike are encouraged to complete the survey, and completed surveys can enter into a prize draw to win a £50 Amazon voucher. Head of Library and Information Services, […]
RCVS news: Veterinary Nurse staff contact list update
Following some recent changes within the Veterinary Nursing department at the RCVS, you can find the updated list of staff and their contact details here.
RCVS News: RCVS publishes new guidance on 24/7 emergency cover
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has published new guidance for veterinary surgeons on 24-hour emergency first aid and pain relief, providing greater definition of the professional and legal responsibilities of veterinary surgeons in the provision of emergency care, as well as owners’ responsibilities for their animals. Although veterinary surgeons are professionally obliged to […]
BSAVA Offering Free VN Student Membership
The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) is offering free VN Student membership to student veterinary nurses who are studying towards a recognised VN qualification and are registered as student members of the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA). Full terms and conditions can be found on the BSAVA website.
Apprentices and the National Minimum Wage
A reminder to all employers that it is vitally important that apprentices are paid at least the apprenticeship minimum wage; to not do so is not only wrong, but illegal. Any employer breaking the law in this way is liable to tough consequences, including naming and shaming and penalties of up to £20,000. The apprentice […]
The College of Animal Welfare Employer Survey 2014
The College of Animal Welfare is committed to continuous improvement through the gathering of views and experiences from clients. In order for us to gather feedback on the service that we offer, we are running a short survey aimed at employers who either have a current student studying at The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) […]
CAW Huntingdon will be an Exam Centre for the September RCVS OSCE Exams
We are delighted that our Huntingdon centre has been chosen as an exam centre for the September veterinary nursing RCVS OSCE practical exams. If you are a student of The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) and are looking to take these exams please remember to download and complete an application form from the RCVS website […]