Blog Category: Training Practices
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RCVS council agrees changes to CPD requirements for veterinary nurses
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeon’s (RCVS) Council members have agreed changes to the College’s policies on Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The changes, approved by both the RCVS Council and RCVS VN Council, are: To change the CPD requirement – as stated in the Codes of Professional Conduct – to 35 hours per calendar year for veterinary […]
The BVNA Council election 2019 is now open!
The BVNA Council election 2019 is now open! The election will ask members to decide who will represent them on their Council. The field of nine candidates represent a wide range of interests, ideas and priorities. Members can view the profiles of each candidate on the BVNA website, which covers more about the person, what […]
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 […]
LEP Apprenticeship Grant for Employers
There is no better time for a business to take on their first apprentice. From 1 April 2019 the training costs of an apprenticeship to a business has dropped by 50%. This means the government will pay 95% of the cost of the apprenticeship, leaving just 5% payable by the employer! What’s more… Grants of up […]
MSD Animal Health Research Bursary open for applications
If you’re a student or qualified veterinary nurse, you could be in luck! MSD Animal Health’s first veterinary nurse research bursary is open for applications. One £1,000 research bursary is up for grabs by the SVN or RVN in the UK with the best research project application. Opportunities to win additional prizes will also be […]
Clinical Coaches left motivated and inspired by Clinical Coach Congress 2019
Our annual Clinical Coach Congress, held from 18-19 March 2019, was a huge success and saw over 80 clinical coaches come together to share ideas and listen to lectures on student veterinary nurse training! Delegates left the event feeling inspired and motivated, commenting: “I took away lots of great ideas and feel very motivated from the […]
Save 30% on boarding fees this Spring at Campus Vets and Pets!
With flowers beginning to bloom and the Easter holidays fast approaching, if you’re planning on making a getaway this Spring, now is the time to be finding somewhere for your cat or dog to stay… Why not consider the Campus Vets and Pets (located at our Leeds centre) luxury boarding kennels and cattery for your […]
RCVS Council election candidates and new VN Council member announced
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has announced the candidates standing in the 2019 RCVS Council elections. There are nine candidates standing in this year’s RCVS Council election. They are: Dr Linda Belton MRCVS Dr Niall Connell MRCVS Mr John C Davies MRCVS Dr Joanna (Jo) Dyer MRCVS Professor Timothy (Tim) Greet FRCVS Professor […]
Love your CPD this February!
If you’re looking to top up your CPD hours this February, make sure you love your CPD this month by taking advantage of our special offer… We are offering 30% off all CPD courses when booked online this February! The offer is available from Monday 4 February to Thursday 28 February 2019 inclusive and can […]
Book Clinical Coach Congress 2019 at early bird rates before it’s too late!
The deadline to book onto Clinical Coach Congress 2019 with an early bird discount is fast approaching (31 January 2019). This year’s event is moving to the wonderful East of England Arena and Events Centre in Peterborough, and is set to be jam-packed full of useful lectures on exam techniques, professional accountabilities, motivating students, coaching […]