Veterinary nurses who wish to remain on the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) List/Register of Veterinary Nurses are reminded that their renewal fees need to be paid by 31 December 2013 or they will be removed from the List/Register. Some 7,180 veterinary nurses paid their fees by the annual deadline date of 1 November 2013. […]
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Applications for September 2014 Full Time Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing Now Open
We are pleased to announce that applications for the Full Time Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing programme are now open. This is one of our most popular and oversubscribed courses, and therefore this year we are working to a new application timetable as follows: 30 April 2014 Closing date for completed applications 30 […]
New strategic direction for RCVS
The Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) approved a new Strategic Plan at its 7 November meeting that will, over the next three years, bring the College closer to its vision of enhancing society through improved animal health and welfare. The Strategic Plan is founded on feedback from the profession and the […]
Email addresses needed for Survey of the Professions 2014
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is calling for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to supply up-to-date email addresses for its Survey of the Professions, which will take place early next year. The survey is carried out every four years and, for the first time, next year’s will be online only. It will ask […]
Level 2 AAT Students’ Success
Well done to our Level 2 Certificate in Accounting students who all passed their first exam this week! This is a great start to the programme and we wish them all the best of luck as they now move onto their next unit!
Children in Need 2014 – Thanks for all your support
A huge thank you to all our students who supported out fundraising efforts during Children in Need week. Huntingdon raised a total of £185.08 (to be spilt between Children in Need and Medi-Detection Dogs). With a special mention to VN students Jilly and Anna for raising £11.50 by selling their own cakes to staff and […]
RCVS and VN Councils nominations now open!
The nominations period for candidates wishing to stand in the 2014 RCVS and VN Council Elections has now opened! The RCVS have stated they are keen to encourage all members of both professions to consider putting their names forward. Six seats are available on RCVS Council, and two on VN Council, each for a four-year […]
There’s No Need to Wait Until Next September to Start Training as Veterinary Nurse!
Are you looking to train as a veterinary nurse? If so, did you know that there is no need to wait until next September! We are recruiting now for students to join our Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing day release programme starting the week commencing 6 January 2014 at our Huntingdon, Potters Bar and […]
Come and Meet CAW at the 2013 London Vet Show!
The College of Animal Welfare is at London Vet Show 2013, exhibiting at stand N20 (next to the Business Theatre!) Stop by, pick up a Keep Cool bag, and find out more about our Leadership and Management qualifications! Are you a practice manager, senior vet, or team leader? Do you want to be one? If […]
BVNA delighted to announce funds raised for The Horse Trust
The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) proudly elected The Horse Trust as its chosen charity for the year for 2012/2013 and during the past 12 months, BVNA council members and regional co-ordinators have held numerous fund-raising events in aid of the charity. From holding these events they are delighted to announce that a grand total of […]