Whether you’ve recently landed a big promotion to Head Veterinary Nurse, have been in the position for years, or are aiming to move into such a role in the future; you have probably asked yourself at some point: what makes a good Head Veterinary Nurse? To answer that question, we need to look at what […]
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Veterinary Nursing – City and Guilds FAQs
Following City & Guilds’ decision to withdraw veterinary nursing from its portfolio of qualifications*, we have issued a statement and answered a number of questions you may have about what this means for veterinary nurse training: Does this decision by City and Guilds (C&G) mean that training for Veterinary Nursing will be stopped? No, it […]
Veterinary Nursing – City and Guilds Update
Following City and Guilds (C&G) announcement of their intention to no longer offer their Level 3 Veterinary Nursing qualification The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) would like to provide reassurance to employers and students. From the 1st January 2020 we made the decision to move to the VetSkill Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing for […]
Careers Event for Animal Lovers Returns to Cambridgeshire for 2020
Careers with Animals Day, the Cambridgeshire careers event specifically aimed at those wanting to work with animals, will be held at our Huntingdon centre on Saturday 28 March 2020 from 10am-2pm. The event is free for anyone to attend and provides the opportunity to speak to a number of local and national exhibitors from across […]
Book Clinical Coach Congress 2020 at early bird rates before it’s too late!
The deadline to book onto Clinical Coach Congress 2020 with an early bird discount is fast approaching (31 January 2020). This year’s event, sponsored by Millpledge Veterinary, is returning to the wonderful East of England Arena and Events Centre in Peterborough, and will include lectures on exam techniques, common OSCE mistakes, building strong coach and […]
Becoming a Clinical Supervisor FAQs
Beside every great veterinary nurse is a great clinical supervisor (formerly known as clinical coach), who supported them through their formal training and helped them develop their practical skills in practice. If you’re passionate about veterinary nursing and keen to help others flourish in the industry, you may have considered becoming a clinical supervisor before […]
Save the Date for Head Nurse Congress 2020
We’re pleased to say that dates have been confirmed for our annual Head Nurse Congress event. The 2020 congress will be taking place on Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 May, following popular demand for a weekday event as opposed to the usual weekend congress. Head Nurse Congress, sponsored by Veterinary Management Group (VMG), is returning […]
New A14 Huntingdon Southern Bypass – notice for Huntingdon students
Please be aware the new A14 “Huntingdon Southern Bypass” will be opening on Monday 9th December. This means a section of the old A14 road between junction 23 (Spittals Interchange, Huntingdon) and junction 24 (Godmanchester) will be closed for the foreseeable future. If you travel to our centre in Godmanchester, please see the below details […]
5 Ways to Support Your Student Veterinary Nurse
Working as a clinical coach is extremely rewarding, but training the next wave of Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) is no easy task and brings its own challenges. You need to set timely targets, plan and structure efficient training systems, build good working relationships and maintain personal boundaries. Whether you’ve recently taken on the role of […]
3 Ways to Make Your Workplace More Inclusive for People with Disabilities
According to government data, 19% of working age adults are disabled. As an employer, manager or team leader, it is your responsibility to ensure that employees feel comfortable in the workplace. Read on to find out what you can do to make your workplace more inclusive to people with disabilities. Improve Workplace Accessibility Creating an […]