International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is intended to raise awareness of the tragedy of the slave trade, and encourage collective consideration of the historic causes, the methods and the consequences of this tragedy. Slavery in Africa existed before the arrival of Europeans; however their arrival transformed the way in […]
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Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition (23 August)
Qualifying as a veterinary nurse: University or Diploma?
For those looking to train as a veterinary nurse, the good news is that there is more than one way to make your dreams a reality! Aspiring veterinary nurses can achieve professional registration with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) through either a university degree or via a level 3 diploma. The way in […]
Black Cat Appreciation Day! (17 August)
Today is Black Cat Appreciation Day (17 August)! If you’re looking to welcome a new pet into the family, have you considered adopting a black cat? For centuries black cats have faced suspicion as a result of the bad luck they are said to carry with them. They are often overlooked in rehoming centres and can […]
Take part in the SPVS Salary Survey 2017!
The Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) is looking for veterinary professionals to complete the SPVS Salary Survey 2017. The association aims to gather information from a wide range of practice employee. This includes veterinary nurses, practice managers, veterinary surgeons and receptionists. VPMA and BVNA members will have access through their own association to the Managers and […]
Calling all vet nursing diploma students – Upcoming Paper 2 revision days!
Calling all vet nursing diploma students – don’t miss our next revision days at our Potters Bar centre on 23/24 August! Perfect for students who are coming up to their exams, our targeted revision courses are intensive training and review sessions intended to help you identify your trouble spots and work on fixing them! Wednesday 23 August […]
Vetnapp: The app putting an end to poorly written paper notes
An app which allows veterinary practitioners to record the vital details behind an anaesthetic procedure has been developed. Developed by veterinary anaesthesia specialist Alastair Mair, the app aims to put an end to incomplete and poorly penned paper records of anaesthetic procedures. The app allows the digital entry of: drugs administered physiological parameters – such as heart rate, […]
Turn your Love of Animals into a Career!
For those aspiring to an exciting career working with animals, there’s no better place to start than our annual Careers With Animals Day near Leeds on Saturday 14 October! Running at our education and training centre in Tingley, the event offers the ideal opportunity to speak to exhibitors from some of the leading animal welfare and […]
Turn your Love of Animals into a Career!
For those aspiring to an exciting career working with animals, there’s no better place to start than our annual Careers With Animals Day near Leeds on Saturday 14 October! Running at our education and training centre in Tingley, the event offers the ideal opportunity to speak to exhibitors from some of the leading animal welfare and […]
International Cat Day (8 August)
Today is International Cat Day! Created by The International Fund for Animal Welfare, International Cat Day is a day to celebrate one of the world’s most cherished pets. Here are some fun feline facts to purrrrfectly start your day: A group of cats is called a Clowder. A cat has five toes on his front […]
Shaping the Dog Groomers of Tomorrow: CAW Grooming School one year on…
It has now been just over a year since we opened our dog grooming school at our education and training centre near Leeds. Having already successfully set up a grooming school at our head office in Cambridgeshire in 2009, the purchase of Leeds-based commercial pet centre, Campus Vets and Pets, in 2015 presented us with the ideal opportunity […]