As Anti-Bullying Week 2024 arrives, it’s time to focus on this year’s theme: “Choose Respect.” Bullying is a pervasive issue that impacts many lives, but it is possible to create change through our daily choices. This week, and always, we encourage you to make a conscious choice—whether in college, at home, or online—to foster respect, […]
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How to Hire the Best Veterinary Nurse for Your Practice
If you struggle to recruit the best veterinary nurses for your veterinary practice, then you’re not alone. There just aren’t enough qualified staff to go around – for the 6,174* practices that exist across the UK, there are just 19,335* Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs). Bearing in mind a significant proportion of RVNs will no longer […]
How to Find an Apprenticeship Working with Horses: A Guide to Jump-Start Your Equine Career
If you’re passionate about working with horses and considering an equine apprenticeship with The College of Animal Welfare, there are some requirements to keep in mind. The most notable of these, is that you must be living and working in England in a suitable equine environment (such as a riding school, horse charity, or racing […]
5 Benefits of Becoming a Training Practice (TP)
In order to train veterinary nurses, veterinary practices have to be approved as either a Training and Assessment Practice (TP) or an Auxiliary Training Practice (aTP) by an Approved Centre (Primary Centre). Becoming a Training Practice offers veterinary practices the chance to grow and strengthen their team in a cost-effective, sustainable way. From developing your […]
Why offer work placements to Student Veterinary Nurses?
Recruiting qualified veterinary nurses is an ongoing challenge, with the demand far outstripping supply in many practices. Offering work placements to student veterinary nurses provides a practical and cost-effective solution to this issue. Here’s why it’s beneficial: Nurture a future veterinary nurse with long-term potential Supporting a student veterinary nurse gives your practice the opportunity […]
10 Ways to Grow, Build and Refine Your Veterinary Nursing Team
Building a strong veterinary nursing team is essential for the long-term success of your practice. It involves not only recruiting skilled staff but also investing in their development and creating a supportive working environment. Here are ten practical strategies to help grow, build, and refine your veterinary nursing team. 1. Hire an apprentice veterinary nurse […]
Student Veterinary Nursing Congress returns in January 2025
We’re pleased to announce that Student Veterinary Nursing Congress is back by popular demand, and will be taking place on Thursday 23 January 2025. Student Veterinary Nursing (SVN) Congress is a free, virtual event specifically for veterinary nursing students. With its comprehensive programme, esteemed speakers, and the convenience of a virtual format, this congress provides […]
Society for Companion Animal Studies Conference 2024 – Interdisciplinary Innovation: How can we advance research and practice in human-animal interactions?
Researchers and practitioners will come together at the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) annual conference on Sunday 20th October 2024 to shape the future of safe and compassionate Animal Assistance Services through interdisciplinary innovation. Leading UK and international experts will share the latest research and practice in human-animal interactions and discuss topics relevant to […]
Laura Turnbull Bursary Launched To Inspire Future Veterinary Nurses
The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) is delighted to announce the establishment of the Laura Turnbull Bursary, a new annual award created in memory of former veterinary nursing student, Laura Turnbull. The bursary, co-funded by the college and Laura’s family, is designed to celebrate Laura’s legacy and her passion for veterinary nursing. The bursary aims […]
Looking to expand your veterinary nursing team? Grow your own veterinary nurse with The College of Animal Welfare
If you’re looking to expand your veterinary nursing team in an affordable way, have you considered taking on a student veterinary nurse? There are student veterinary nurses looking for apprenticeship vacancies and unpaid work placements in practices across the UK. By supporting an SVN, you can gain an extra pair of hands at your practice […]