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5 Ways to Share Your Skills as a Veterinary Nurse

5 Ways to Share Your Skills as a Veterinary Nurse

Whether you’re an expert at wound management, extra knowledgeable about animal nutrition, or love learning about feline nursing, as a veterinary nurse you may have skills and knowledge you take particular pride in. Why not share it with others? Sharing your professional skills as a veterinary nurse is a fantastic opportunity to make connections with […]

14/02/2022

Internet

Safer Internet Day – All fun and games? Exploring respect and relationships online

Safer Internet Day 2022 is on 8th February. This year, the theme is ‘All fun and games? Exploring respect and relationships online’. The college would like to take this day as an opportunity to take a moment to consider the importance of maintaining professional boundaries both in your professional and personal online presence, keeping your […]

08/02/2022

Head Nurse Congress 2022

Head Nurse Congress 2022 opens for bookings

Save the date because Head Nurse Congress is back on Thursday 5th May 2022, and tickets are on sale now!  Head Nurse Congress is aimed at aspiring, new and experienced head veterinary nurses and practice managers.  During this *virtual* event you’ll get the opportunity to listen to a range of talks from expert speakers and […]

07/02/2022

Virtual Careers With Animals Day

Virtual Careers With Animals Day is back this March!

Join us for our next Virtual Careers With Animals Day on Saturday 19th March 2022!  If you’re looking for guidance about career and training options in the animal care and veterinary industry, then Careers With Animals Day is the perfect place to start! During this FREE, online event you’ll be able to listen to career talks […]

28/01/2022

5 Money Management Tips for Student Veterinary Nurses

As a veterinary nursing student there are lots of expenses to think about. You might be surprised how quickly it all adds up once you get to college or university – especially when you’re settling into student life, or if this is the first time you’re responsible for managing your own money. Some SVNs may […]

18/01/2022

Behaviour Congress

You’re invited to Behaviour Congress!

Save the date because our very first Behaviour Congress is coming to your screens on Thursday 7th April!  New for 2022, Behaviour Congress is a one day virtual event focused on animal behaviour. During congress you will gain 7 hours of CPD and listen to lectures by our expert speakers, who will be sharing their […]

11/01/2022

Update from The Principal of The College of Animal Welfare

Dear Student I write to update you about the college’s continuing operation in these extraordinary circumstances. As you are aware The College of Animal Welfare has been preparing to return to face to face delivery from January 2022 for the majority of our courses. Having considered the latest government announcements and scientific opinion concerning the […]

07/01/2022

Social Media Use Tips

8 Ways to Build a Better Relationship with Social Media

With everything on social media available at our fingertips, it is difficult to imagine a world without it – apps like Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram and Twitter have become a huge part of our lives. Social media offers us lots of new ways to connect, however; you may find that sometimes you see things on social […]

23/11/2021

Animal Apprenticeships: Everything You Need to Know

For those aspiring to an exciting career working with animals, animal apprenticeships could be an excellent way to gain hands on experience with animals, pick up practical skills and knowledge and earn a wage – all at the same time. Here, we go through everything you need to know about apprenticeships working with animals. Let’s […]

03/11/2021

Tips to get a better sleep

10 Tips to Get a Better Night’s Sleep

Most of us know what it feels like to have an occasional sleepless night – you go to bed after a long day, keen for a restful sleep – only to find yourself tossing and turning late into the night, and feeling increasingly frustrated as each hour goes by. Unfortunately many of us have struggled […]

07/10/2021