We recently launched a new Veterinary Care Support (VCS) apprenticeship pathway, designed to provide a tailored learning experience for those who currently work in a VCS role with little to no formal training, as well as a route into employment for people who want to work in a VCS role in the future! Read on to […]
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Veterinary Care Support Level 2 Apprenticeship: By employers, for employers
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Did you know that the VN Times can be sent free of charge to all student veterinary nurses? VN Times is a monthly new journal including the latest veterinary updates, tips for VNs, job vacancies and more. Veterinary nursing is an ever changing profession, therefore signing up to receive a copy provides a great way […]
MSD Animal Health Research Bursary open for applications
If you’re a student or qualified veterinary nurse, you could be in luck! MSD Animal Health’s first veterinary nurse research bursary is open for applications. One £1,000 research bursary is up for grabs by the SVN or RVN in the UK with the best research project application. Opportunities to win additional prizes will also be […]
Rabbits aren’t just for Easter
With Easter on its way many people are swept up in springtime traditions such egg hunts and Easter bonnets. Alongside this there is of course the ‘Easter Bunny’. With rabbits being one of the most popular pets within the UK it can frequently be a time of year where rabbit sales soar, however did you […]
NEW Veterinary Care Support apprenticeship pathway available now!
The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to announce it now offers a veterinary care support apprenticeship pathway (VCS), available as part of the Animal Care and Welfare Assistant level 2 apprenticeship standard launched in August 2018. The addition of this pathway will provide a current, tailored training opportunity for those who currently work in a […]
Cuts to apprenticeship fees make training veterinary nurses more affordable
The government has recently announced that as of 1 April 2019, employers with an annual pay bill of less than £3 million will now only be required to contribute half the rate they previously did towards apprenticeship fees. Small (non-levy paying) employers contribute to apprenticeship fees in a ‘co-investment’ with the government in which the […]
Stuck for ideas this Easter Bank Holiday Weekend? Apply for a TOTUM card to help you make the most of your holidays!
Did you know if you’re a student at The College of Animal Welfare you may be entitled to apply for a TOTUM card? With an average saving of over £500, the TOTUM card (previously NUS extra) could be the perfect way for you to make the most of your holidays and save on your purchases. […]
Spread the importance of universal health coverage this World Health Day
In the UK we’re lucky to have access to the NHS; however this privilege doesn’t extend across the globe. It’s estimated that at least half of the people in the world do not receive the health care services they need. That’s why this year’s World Health Day campaign focuses on universal health coverage and ensuring […]
World Autism Awareness Day 2019!
Today is World Autism Awareness Day, an annual, internationally recognised day to help raise awareness of autism and celebrate the achievements and talents of people living with the condition. Read on to find out more about autism… What is Autism? Autism is a lifelong condition which affects how people communicate and interact with the world. […]
National Minimum Wage set to increase this April!
It comes as good news to those earning the National Minimum Wage (NMW) as they will see their hourly rate increase as of April 2019. See below for the new rates: National Living Wage – From £7.83 to £8.21 Those aged 21-24 – From £7.38 to £7.70 Those aged 18-20 – From £5.90 to £6.15 […]