Whether your ideal career involves working in the veterinary industry, doing conservation work or anything in-between, The College of Animal Welfare’s Careers With Animals Day event has you covered! Held at the College’s training centre in Godmanchester on Saturday 30 March, there’s only a month to go until […]
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Turn your dreams into reality this March at Careers With Animals Day!
The College of Animal Welfare presents collaborative research at ICRTEL 2019
Barbara Cooper (Principal at The College of Animal Welfare), Nina De Franco (Head of Veterinary Studies at The College of Animal Welfare) and Tina Moore (Lecturer at Middlesex University, London) presented a research paper on Modernising the OSCE assessment in Veterinary Nursing at the International Conference on Research in Teaching, Education & Learning (ICRTEL) in […]
Save 30% on boarding fees this Spring at Campus Vets and Pets!
With flowers beginning to bloom and the Easter holidays fast approaching, if you’re planning on making a getaway this Spring, now is the time to be finding somewhere for your cat or dog to stay… Why not consider the Campus Vets and Pets (located at our Leeds centre) luxury boarding kennels and cattery for your […]
RCVS Council election candidates and new VN Council member announced
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has announced the candidates standing in the 2019 RCVS Council elections. There are nine candidates standing in this year’s RCVS Council election. They are: Dr Linda Belton MRCVS Dr Niall Connell MRCVS Mr John C Davies MRCVS Dr Joanna (Jo) Dyer MRCVS Professor Timothy (Tim) Greet FRCVS Professor […]
Start training as a veterinary nurse this April!
If you’re looking to kick-start a career as a veterinary nurse this year, don’t wait until September – you can start training as soon as April 2019 at The College of Animal Welfare! Veterinary nursing is the perfect job for those looking for a varied, challenging and rewarding career where you will make a difference […]
What to do if you are bitten whilst out in placement
If you have been bitten by an animal: clean the wound immediately by running warm tap water over it for a couple of minutes – it’s a good idea to do this even if the skin does not appear to be broken remove any objects from the bite, such as teeth, hair or dirt encourage the wound […]
Protect your pooch this Pet Theft Awareness Day
‘Designer dog’ breeds can now cost in excess of £1000, making them potential goldmines to dog thieves. These breeds, such as French Bulldogs and Chihuahuas, are becoming more and more popular with the help of celebrity owners and social media. And as they become increasingly popular, they become more valuable targets to thieves. So, what […]
Love your sexual health this Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day is here, and with romance in the air there’s no better time to start thinking about your sexual health! Sexual health is an essential part of your emotional and social well being, so there’s no need to feel awkward or shy away from talking about it. It’s just as important as your physical […]
Debt Awareness Week: What to do if you’re struggling with debt
According to the Money Advice Service, there are now over 8 million people in the UK living with problem debts.* The stress that money worries create can make many people feel hopeless, but it’s important to remain positive and remember that there is no debt problem that cannot be fixed with careful planning and consistency. […]
Safer Internet Use
You will all be aware Tuesday 5th February was Safer Internet Use Day. As part of the promotion of this event the College wish to remind you of the importance of maintaining professional boundaries with students and others in relation to online activity. We all have rights and responsibilities in relation to cyber-bullying and should […]