Have you been there, done that and got the gown and gloves? If so, why not use your knowledge and experience of veterinary nursing to inspire the next generation! If you’ve ever wondered what it’s actually like to teach veterinary nursing, or are thinking that a job in education could be your next career move […]
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Careers in Teaching: Inspire the veterinary nurses of tomorrow!
Teach veterinary nursing and inspire the next generation!
Have you been there, done that and got the gown and gloves? If so, why not use your knowledge and experience of veterinary nursing to inspire the veterinary nurses of tomorrow! If you’ve ever wondered what it’s actually like to teach veterinary nursing, or are thinking that a job in education could be your next career […]
Do you know someone who deserves to be ‘Veterinary Nurse of the Year 2017’?
Do you know a veterinary nurse who has shown outstanding commitment and dedication to their job? Someone who not only shows exceptional support to animals and clients, but to their team as well? Or perhaps someone who has gone above the call of duty to educate people on responsible pet ownership and improve animal welfare? […]
FAO: Vet nursing diploma students – Submitting Applications for Entry onto the Register of VNs
Please note the college process in place for submitting applications for entry onto the VN Register is changing… Going forward, all veterinary nursing diploma students will need to submit their Application to Register to us, to be reviewed and forwarded to the RCVS with the required evidence of training. If you are a non-employed student, […]
Posthumous First Class Honours Degree Awarded to High Flying Veterinary Nursing Student
As Edinburgh Napier University and The College of Animal Welfare prepare to honour their latest veterinary nursing graduates today (Thursday 29 June 2017), our thoughts turn to the friends and family of Meghan Ambrozevich-Blair, a high flying student who was tragically killed on the A1 near Dunbar last December as she drove to work the […]
New Veterinary Receptionist Qualification Now Open for Registration
Applications for the new VetSkill Level 2 Certificate for Veterinary Receptionists qualification are now open! The qualification, designed to provide key receptionist skills tailored to a veterinary practice setting, will help those working in a veterinary receptionist role to manage the reception area, communicate confidently and effectively with clients about retail products and services, manage […]
New Veterinary Receptionist Qualification Now Open for Registration
The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to announce that applications for the new VetSkill Level 2 Certificate for Veterinary Receptionists qualification are now open. The qualification, designed to provide key receptionist skills tailored to a veterinary practice setting, will help those working in a receptionist role to manage the reception area, communicate confidently and […]
Voting opens for the BVNA council election
Voting is now open for the BVNA council election, with eight candidates competing for six places. Voting is open until 16 July, to full and student BVNA members only. For further details on how to vote, and to view all the candidate profiles, visit the BVNA website.
Keeping your pets safe in the heat – top tips!
Keeping your pets safe in the heat – top tips! Our pets love making the most out of the warm summer weather just as much as we do! Take the following precautions to ensure your pet stays safe in the sun. Be sensible! To avoid heatstroke, it is best to exercise your pets in the […]
East Sussex fire crews kitted out with specialist oxygen masks for pets
Pets rescued from fires in East Sussex will have access to specially designed oxygen masks in a bid to save the lives of more animals. An initiative by the RSPCA and charity Smokey Paws, which joined forces to pay for the specialist kit, has ensured all fire engines in the county will now carry the […]