Want to pursue a career with animals but aren’t sure of the best way to get started? Volunteering could be the first step towards kick starting your new career! How will volunteering with animals benefit me? By volunteering you will: Learn new skills and gain experience Get the opportunity to meet new people Learn more […]
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Wildlife Conservation Day: Top Tips to make your garden more wildlife-friendly! (4 Dec)
According to reports, more than one in 10 of the UK’s wildlife species are threatened with extinction. If you’re interested in being involved in wildlife conservation, why not start at home? There are many ways you can make your patch a little greener, and keep wildlife thriving in your garden… Grow flowers: Not only do flowers […]
Nominations for VN Council 2019 elections now open
Nominations are now open for veterinary nurses who are eligible to stand for Veterinary Nurses (VN) Council, for next year’s elections. The nomination period for the VN Council runs until 5pm on Thursday 31 January 2019. In order to stand, candidates need to complete a nomination form, submit a short biography and personal statement and […]
World Aids Day: Common Questions Answered!
World Aids Day is a national awareness campaign dedicated to highlighting the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection, and mourning those who have died of the disease. World Aids Day is also about pushing against the ignorance that still limits the opportunities of over 100,000 people living with HIV in the UK. […]
New Process for joining the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have recently changed their process for students applying to enter the Register of Veterinary Nurses through the use of a new online portal. The new process for students of The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) is as follows: On successful completion of the City & Guilds OSCE exams […]
Gain confidence in leading your team at Head Nurse Congress 2019!
We’re excited to announce that Head Nurse Congress, aimed at head nurses and practice managers, is back from 11-12 May 2019! We will be running next year’s jam-packed event at the East of England Arena and Events Centre in Peterborough. On the agenda this year are lectures on effective communication, recruitment, managing meetings, leadership and coaching […]
Self Care Week: 5 simple ways you can boost your wellbeing today!
Healthy living isn’t just about what you eat for dinner or how often you’re in the gym. Taking time out to focus on yourself is essential to emotional and mental wellbeing. However, it isn’t always easy to fit in, especially if you’re juggling a busy home or professional life. This self care week, take a […]
Join us in Remembering the Animals Lost in Service
This Armistice Day, join us in remembering the millions of animals who have lost their lives serving in the British, Commonwealth and Allied forces. Many different types of animals were chosen to service because of their natural instincts, these include: Dogs Being intelligent and loyal, dogs have been valued by forces throughout history. They have […]
Changes to Pet Travel in the event of a ‘No-Deal’ Brexit
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has advised that should the UK leave the EU next year without a deal, pet owners wishing to travel to the EU will need to take some additional steps to be able to travel. If you are planning to travel after 29 March 2019, you will need […]
Top 5 stress busters this National Stress Awareness Day!
We all know life can be stressful – juggling jobs, college work and a social life. While moderate amounts of stress can act as motivation to get work done, higher levels of stress can have a negative impact on mental health. So in light of National Stress Awareness Day take a look below at some […]