CAW is pleased to be exhibiting at the 40th BVNA Congress this year in Telford! This year we’re at stand B11, featuring our leadership and management courses! Are you a head nurse or team leader? Do you want to be one? If you have ‘issues’ with organising your work, or handling members of your team, […]
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RCVS Veterinary Nursing Practical (OSCE) Winter Exam Entry Deadline Drawing Near
CAW Students planning on sitting the RCVS Veterinary Nursing Practical (OSCE) Exams this winter, please remember your examination entry from must be submitted to our Huntingdon centre by Monday 21 October 2013. Exam application forms can be downloaded here.
Terms and Conditions: ‘What Are You Doing With Yours?’ Photo Competition 2013
This is a competition run by The College of Animal Welfare. It is open to anyone who either owns, or has access to, a ‘Keep Cool and Trust Your Head Nurse’ cooler lunch bag from The College of Animal Welfare. The College of Animal Welfare does not necessarily endorse any of the images or scenarios […]
Practicals for Clinical Coaches – 4 November 2013
Support your student VNs by reviewing OSCE tasks! This day course is an in depth look at supporting your students as they prepare for their RCVS practical exams. As well as looking at the correct techniques for current tasks you will also look at the exam procedure, recent changes and common causes of failure. Huntingdon: […]
New FREE App makes RCVS Code of Conduct easy to access
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has launched a free app for the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses, which can be downloaded for both Apple and Android devices. Once installed, the app provides smartphone and tablet users with a mobile-friendly version of the Code and all 27 chapters of […]
Apprenticeship Minimum Wage Increase from 1 October 2013
From Tuesday 1 October, the minimum wage for apprentices will increase by three pence to £2.68 per hour. All Apprenticeships must comply with the new rate; this applies to existing apprentices as well as new recruits. Vacancies available on Apprenticeship vacancies with a start date after September must include the new rate as a minimum. […]
Winter 2013 City & Guilds Veterinary Nursing OSCE Exams Announced
City & Guilds have confirmed that the Winter 2013 Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing OSCEs will be held on the Friday 13 and Saturday 14 December at The College of Animal Welfare’s Huntingdon centre in Cambridgeshire. The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) Students If you are intending on taking these exams, please ensure that […]
BVNA Congress Keynote Speaker Confirmed!
The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) is delighted to announce its ‘Keynote Speaker’ for the 40th Annual Congress will be James Yeates BSc BVSc DWEL DipECVS(AWBM) PhD MRCVS. James will be keynote speaker during the awards ceremony held on Friday 11 October at 11.20am. James is Chief Veterinary Officer at the Royal Society for the […]
NPL Completion Deadline for Winter RCVS Practical Examinations Today!
Today is the deadline for Nursing Progress Log (NPL) completion if you are wishing to sit the RCVS Veterinary Nursing Practical (OSCE) Exams this winter. Remember you can apply to take your exam at our Huntingdon Centre (Exam Centre Number 01). If you have any questions or concerns please contact your Quality Assurance Supervisor (QAS).
RCVS announces new Heads of Veterinary Nursing and Education
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has appointed new Heads of Veterinary Nursing and Education. Julie Dugmore has been appointed Head of Veterinary Nursing, to replace Libby Earle, who took early retirement in April. Julie, a registered veterinary nurse, joined the College in December 2002, initially as an External Verifier, later becoming VN Quality […]