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Explore our ‘Student News’ category for the latest updates and insights tailored to the student community. From educational trends and study tips to campus events and student life experiences, stay informed and engaged with content designed to empower and enrich your student journey.

Total posts in category: 598

March 2020 OSCE – Information regarding COVID-19

Following on from the updated Government advice City & Guilds are taking the step to postpone the OSCEs for the weekends of 20-22 March and 27-29 March to a later date. The decision was made in consideration of the health and safety of examiners as well as candidates.  Please note: City & Guilds will continue […]

17/03/2020

Veterinary Nursing – City and Guilds FAQs

Following City & Guilds’ decision to withdraw veterinary nursing from its portfolio of qualifications*, we have issued a statement and answered a number of questions you may have about what this means for veterinary nurse training:  Does this decision by City and Guilds (C&G) mean that training for Veterinary Nursing will be stopped? No, it […]

17/01/2020

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 […]

New A14 Huntingdon Southern Bypass – notice for Huntingdon students

Please be aware the new A14 “Huntingdon Southern Bypass” will be opening on Monday 9th December. This means a section of the old A14 road between junction 23 (Spittals Interchange, Huntingdon) and junction 24 (Godmanchester) will be closed for the foreseeable future. If you travel to our centre in Godmanchester, please see the below details […]

05/12/2019

Discounted Wound Management and Bandaging CPD for CAW Students!

The Vet Wound Library are providing CAW Veterinary Nursing students with a generous discount to their Bandaging Angels Flypast Wound Management & Bandaging CPD day on the 10th September. The CPD event is taking place at Twycross Zoo in Atherstone, Leicestershire. The standard cost to attend is £135 + VAT but CAW students are being […]

14/08/2019

Middlesex Graduation 2019

2019 Middlesex VN Graduation Photos

Congratulations to all our BSc (Honours) Veterinary Nursing students from Middlesex University. Wishing you all the very best of luck for the future. You can find all the pictures from your graduation ceremony here.

19/07/2019

Charities

Have your say to help us support charities the best we can

At The College of Animal Welfare (CAW), charity support is an important part of what we do and we would like to be able to support the work of charitable organisations in the best way we can. This is why we have decided upon supporting three charities every year. Having three charities that we can […]

12/07/2019

One Welfare Conference Set to Explore the Relationship Between Humans and Animals

The College of Animal Welfare are pleased to be hosting the 2019 Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) conference, ‘Companion Animals and Us: One Welfare’, Saturday 21 September. Now open for registration this year’s event explores the concept of ‘One Welfare’; the idea that animal welfare, human wellbeing and the environment are all intrinsically linked, […]

20/06/2019

Career Progression for Veterinary Nurses

Where can an RVN qualification take you?

Where can an RVN qualification take you? Veterinary nursing is a varied and rewarding career path which opens up a wide variety of professional opportunities. Whether you’ve just qualified as a veterinary nurse, have been working in the industry for some time and looking for a career change, or considering training as a veterinary nurse […]

15/05/2019

Get your free VN Times subscription!

Did you know that the VN Times can be sent free of charge to all student veterinary nurses? VN Times is a monthly new journal including the latest veterinary updates, tips for VNs, job vacancies and more. Veterinary nursing is an ever changing profession, therefore signing up to receive a copy provides a great way […]

23/04/2019