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City & Guilds July 2016 Veterinary Nursing OSCE Results

City & Guilds have today (11 July 2016) informed us that the results of their July Veterinary Nursing OSCEs will be sent out to Colleges the week commencing 8 August 2016. Once we receive the results, we will process them as soon as possible and ensure they are sent out to students, by email, within […]

11/07/2016

Health and Fitness tip of the Week: Preventing Cancer

Did you know in 2010, around 43% of cancer cases in the UK were caused by lifestyle and environmental factors? Making sure you’re healthy by eating right and exercising enough is one of the ways you can reduce the chances of cancer. When you are in the sun it is important to make sure you […]

Update to City & Guilds Veterinary Nursing OSCEs

City & Guilds have altered the wording on 4 of the small animal veterinary nursing OSCEs, as below: Lab 01 Scenario wording changed from ‘Identify the crystals shown in the photographs’ to ‘photograph’. Lab 07 Wording altered in step 6 to include patient handling: ‘Patient handled and sample collected without causing trauma to the ear’. […]

08/07/2016

careers in teaching edinburgh

A Career in Teaching: Is it for you?

If you’re a veterinary nurse or veterinary surgeon and have ever wondered about the training and employment opportunities in teaching – why not come along to our free ‘Careers in Teaching’ open evening at our Edinburgh centre on Wednesday 20 July 2016 from 6pm-8pm, and find out more about the options available to you? As […]

06/07/2016

BVA urges UK governments to protect the status of vets and vet nurses in Brexit negotiations

Following the EU referendum (23 June), the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging UK governments to protect the status of EU veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses who are currently living and working in the UK. According to statistics from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, almost half of veterinary surgeons registering in the UK qualified […]

05/07/2016

two puppies ready to be microchipped

Microchipping legislation: Stay up-to-date for £25!

A brand new online refresher course, designed to keep veterinary nurses up-to-date on the latest microchipping requirements, has been launched by The College of Animal Welfare (CAW)! Designed in response to much confusion around the recent changes in microchipping legislation, the online course will clarify legal requirements, look at notifiable events, give advice on processes […]

29/06/2016

Top tips for keeping rabbits cool this summer!

Are you making sure your pets are staying cool and safe in the rising temperatures this summer? The British Veterinary Association (BVA), British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) and British Veterinary Zoological Society (BVZS) are advising that you take extra care if you are a rabbit owner as they are particularly vulnerable in high heats. […]

22/06/2016

gung ho 2016

CAW students and staff raise over £700 for worthy charities!

Students and staff at our Edinburgh centre are thrilled to have raised £784 at Edinburgh’s Gung Ho Event on Saturday 11 June, efforts which have not gone unnoticed by Edinburgh Centre Manager Karen Hibell, who was quick to congratulate those involved: “The College has a proud history of fundraising for good causes and, as always, I’m […]

21/06/2016

Health and Fitness tip of the Week: Forgiveness

Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. – Buddha When somebody or something makes you unhappy, you have two choices: you can dwell on hurtful events and situations, or you can accept what has happened, and […]

20/06/2016

RCVS launch six week consultation on CPD policy

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is engaging in a consultation with both veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses regarding its continuing professional development (CPD) and lifelong learning policy, running from 17 June to 29 July. The RCVS currently expect veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to undertake 105 and 45 hours of CPD respectively over […]

17/06/2016