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Why is meditation important? We have all heard that meditation reduces stress, however doctors are now suggesting that it can help improve creativity, improve sleep, decrease anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and even addiction. So how do we meditate? First, find a comfortable place where you can sit without distractions for at least 2 minutes and […]
If you love animals, at some point in your life you may have considered working with them, but what options are there and where do you start? There are just over two weeks to go until this year’s Careers With Animals Day. A free event, held on Saturday 24 March (10am-3pm) at The College of […]
On Saturday 17 March 2018, the Society of Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) are hosting their annual conference at The College of Animal Welfare in Godmanchester. ‘Pets in Housing’ has a great line up of speakers, all coming together to present information on, and discuss, the issues faced by people having to choose between housing and […]
On Saturday 25 November 2017, The College of Animal Welfare’s head office in Cambridgeshire played host to the 2017 Student Awards Ceremony. The annual awards celebrate and recognise the achievements of students who have displayed a high level of excellence, whether it be achieving high grades, overcoming personal challenges or making a positive impact within […]
To celebrate the launch of its new CPD booking system, The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) is offering 20% off all CPD courses when booked online this Valentine’s week. The offer is available from Monday 12 February to Sunday 18 February 2018 inclusive and can be claimed by entering the code ‘LOVECPD18’ at the checkout. […]
If you are a student or registered veterinary nurse and need help funding a college course, degree, CPD or research, you may be able to apply for a bursary to help fund your studies: Examples include: BVNA Educational Bursary – up to £500 is available for RVNs furthering their education or students in training VN […]
Each year, The College of Animal Welfare is required to gain the views of its funded learners on their experiences of studying at the College. This is your opportunity to tell us what you think; your feedback plays an important part in developing the quality of your education and training. The survey asks for your […]
Nearly 300 veterinary nurses have found themselves removed from the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses for non-payment of their annual renewal fee on 1 January 2018. It is important to remember it is technically illegal for veterinary nurses to practice and perform any procedures that fall under Schedule 3 of the Veterinary Surgeons Act if […]
The Kennel Club has welcomed the announcement by Cabinet Secretary for the Environment Climate Change and Land Reform, Roseanna Cunningham MSP to ban the use of electric shock collars in Scotland. The announcement follows a series of consultations, culminating in a meeting hosted by the Kennel Club during which welfare, veterinary and behaviour organisations all […]
PDSA is urging veterinary nurses, vets and students across the UK to take part in their online survey, in regards to the wellbeing of the nation’s pets. Why’s it important? According to PDSA, ‘51% of UK households own a pet’ but how many of these pets are happy? Since launching the Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report, […]