Today is International Friendship Day, this year it feels even more crucial than ever to offer some advice on nurturing relationships with both our human companions and our furry friends. The Coronavirus outbreak is dramatically changing lives across the globe, including our relationships with other people within our communities, our families, our homes and our […]
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International Friendship Day – Nurturing our relationships during the pandemic
Recruit an apprentice in the next 6 months and save up to £3,000!
If you’re a growing business and looking to expand your team, have you considered taking on an apprentice? With the National Minimum Wage for Apprentices being just £4.15* per hour, apprenticeships can be an affordable way to take on new staff whilst providing a training opportunity for someone keen to start a career in your industry. […]
52 week placement limits for non-employed/placement students
We recently made the decision to change the planned amount of placement weeks that students on VN Diploma programmes are required to complete, limiting this to a maximum of 52 weeks over the duration of the training programme. During which the student must complete their practice based skills training to the required standard (i.e. meet […]
How to Prepare for an Interview at a Veterinary Practice
Entry onto many of our veterinary nursing courses, such as our Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing, require you to gain employment or work experience in a veterinary practice. As veterinary nursing is a popular and competitive profession to join, placements and job opportunities for aspiring veterinary nurses can sometimes be hard to come by. […]
Pregnancy in Veterinary Practice: Information, Advice & Guidance
If you’re pregnant or planning to start a family soon, you may well be wondering how your pregnancy will affect your life in practice. From telling your employer and understanding your legal rights, to planning for maternity leave and keeping your clinical skills up-to-date – there is lots to think about and this can be […]
Apprenticeships update: All apprenticeship frameworks to be withdrawn from 1 August
In 2015, the government announced that as part of their efforts to improve apprenticeship training, all apprenticeships would be moving from frameworks onto standards as of 1st August 2020. To meet this goal, the Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) will be ending enrolment on all framework apprenticeships from 31st July 2020. As we move closer towards this […]
Turn your passion for horses into a career with an Equine Apprenticeship
Are you passionate about horses and love being outdoors? Perhaps you own a horse, or ride horses in your spare time? If so, then a career in the equine industry could help you turn your hobby into a living and gain a job you’re really passionate about. Our Equine Groom (Level 2 Apprenticeship) is designed […]
Home Dog Grooming: Top Tips and Advice
As it has been impossible to visit the groomers over the past few months, and we’re only just beginning to adjust to the “new normal” as lockdown eases, grooming your dog may have fallen off your radar. You may even think that dog grooming isn’t that important—after all, his coat looks to be in okay […]
Vicki Nielsen joins British Veterinary LGBT+ committee
We’re delighted to say that one of our staff members, Vicki Nielsen, has joined the British Veterinary LGBT+ committee as one of their Veterinary Nursing Representatives! The British Veterinary LGBT+ Society is made up of people from all over the veterinary industry. The group develops LGBT+ networks, provides sources of help and support, creates resources […]
Standing together during difficult times
Looking after one another has never been more crucial. You may be feeling the pressures of working or studying whilst trying to maintain a positive balance at home. There may be anxieties over the pandemic as restrictions ease and concerns over vulnerable loved ones during this time. There may be sadness or anger over the […]