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BVNA opens applications for RVN and SVN seats on BVNA Council
The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) is calling on its RVN and SVN members to apply to join its Council. The application window is now open, with a deadline of Saturday 31 May 2025. Becoming a BVNA Council member is a fantastic opportunity to represent and champion the veterinary nursing profession. Shaping the future of […]
VetSkill announces the ‘VetSkill OSCE Star’ award in celebration of learner success
VetSkill recently shared news of their ‘VetSkill OSCE Star’ award, created in recognition of learners who have achieved a Pass grade in all 12 OSCE tasks for the VetSkill VTEC Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal / Equine) and VetSkill Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal / Equine). What are OSCEs? […]
CAW celebrate its first learners to complete veterinary nurse training at Guernsey satellite centre
The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) is celebrating the success of its first two students, Lianne Abel and Sammie Roberts, to qualify as Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) through the College’s satellite training centre based inside the GSPCA in Guernsey. The programme, delivered by CAW, combines remote lessons, in-centre practical skills training, and cutting-edge virtual reality […]
Top-Up Degree for Registered Veterinary Nurses Undergoes Successful Revalidation
The College of Animal Welfare’s BSc Honours Veterinary Nursing Top-Up Degree, delivered in partnership with Middlesex University, has recently undergone a successful revalidation process and is now open for applications to start in September 2024. The robust revalidation involved a consultation with current, former and prospective students on planned changes to the BSc programme. Respondents […]
2024 RCVS and VN Councils election: call for nominations
The candidate nomination period for the 2024 Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council and Veterinary Nurses (VN) Council elections has now opened, with veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses able to put forward applications to stand in their respective ballots. With elections to RCVS Council and VN Council due to take place next spring, veterinary […]
The College of Animal Welfare launches Veterinary Nurse Training at Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service in Solihull
The College of Animal Welfare (CAW), one of the UKs most established veterinary nurse training providers, has set up a new satellite training centre based at Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service in Solihull! Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service is one of Europe’s leading Specialist small animal referral centres, experienced in delivering Specialist pet healthcare […]
New Top Up Degree Launched for Registered Veterinary Nurses
The College of Animal Welfare now offers the opportunity for Registered Veterinary Nurses to top up their veterinary nursing qualification to a BSc Honours Veterinary Nursing degree, in partnership with Middlesex University. Delivered predominantly via distance learning, the new programme aims to give learners the skills, experience and knowledge needed to become a critically thinking […]
Treat Yourself to 30% off CPD Courses This Valentine’s Day
If you’re looking to top up your CPD hours, you’ll be pleased to hear that we’re offering 30% off all 2020 CPD courses* when booked online throughout February. The offer is available from Monday 3 to Saturday 29 February 2020 and can be claimed by entering the code ‘LOVECPD20’ at the online checkout. What’s more, […]
Veterinary Nursing – City and Guilds Update
Following City and Guilds (C&G) announcement of their intention to no longer offer their Level 3 Veterinary Nursing qualification The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) would like to provide reassurance to employers and students. From the 1st January 2020 we made the decision to move to the VetSkill Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing for […]
Careers Event for Animal Lovers Returns to Cambridgeshire for 2020
Careers with Animals Day, the Cambridgeshire careers event specifically aimed at those wanting to work with animals, will be held at our Huntingdon centre on Saturday 28 March 2020 from 10am-2pm. The event is free for anyone to attend and provides the opportunity to speak to a number of local and national exhibitors from across […]