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CPD: Effective Communication and Feedback We will explore strategies to navigate various communication challenges, enhance your ability to express yourself clearly, listen actively and build strong professional relationships. Result type: Short Course & CPD Veterinary Nurse Vs Veterinary Care Assistant – What’s the Difference and Which is the Right Job for You? If you’re considering a career working in a veterinary practice, you may have come across two key roles: Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) and Veterinary Care Assistants (VCAs). Both positions support the health and welfare of animals in a veterinary practice. However, they come with different responsibilities, training requirements, and salary expectations. Here’s an overview of […] Result type: Page Setting and Achieving Careers Goals: A Comprehensive Guide In today’s fast-paced world, building a fulfilling career requires intentional planning and sustained effort. Whether you’re just starting out, contemplating a mid-career pivot, or striving to progress in your workplace, setting and achieving career goals is crucial for personal and professional growth. Let’s explore how to do this! Why Setting Career Goals Matters Direction and Focus: […] Result type: Page 8 Ways to Foster Respect, Kindness and Understanding As Anti-Bullying Week 2024 arrives, it’s time to focus on this year’s theme: “Choose Respect.” Bullying is a pervasive issue that impacts many lives, but it is possible to create change through our daily choices. This week, and always, we encourage you to make a conscious choice—whether in college, at home, or online—to foster respect, […] Result type: Page How to Hire the Best Veterinary Nurse for Your Practice If you struggle to recruit the best veterinary nurses for your veterinary practice, then you’re not alone. There just aren’t enough qualified staff to go around – for the 6,174* practices that exist across the UK, there are just 19,335* Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs). Bearing in mind a significant proportion of RVNs will no longer […] Result type: Page Prompt Writing for Students Student Prompt Writing Guide What is a Prompt? A “prompt” is simply what you tell an AI to do. It’s like giving instructions. You type or say what you need, and the AI uses that information to help you. For example, if you ask AI to ‘help you write a report’, your question/request is the […] Result type: Page 10 Ways to Grow, Build and Refine Your Veterinary Nursing Team Building a strong veterinary nursing team is essential for the long-term success of your practice. It involves not only recruiting skilled staff but also investing in their development and creating a supportive working environment. Here are ten practical strategies to help grow, build, and refine your veterinary nursing team. 1. Hire an apprentice veterinary nurse […] Result type: Page Kennel / Cattery Manager What the job involves The role of Kennel Manager / Cattery Manager involves overseeing the daily operations of a boarding kennel or cattery, ensuring the health and wellbeing of all staff members and animals under your care. As part of this role your responsibilities may include: Coordinating staff schedules, managing budgets, and maintaining supplies Developing […] Result type: Page Top-Up Degree for Registered Veterinary Nurses Undergoes Successful Revalidation The College of Animal Welfare’s BSc Honours Veterinary Nursing Top-Up Degree, delivered in partnership with Middlesex University, has recently undergone a successful revalidation process and is now open for applications to start in September 2024. The robust revalidation involved a consultation with current, former and prospective students on planned changes to the BSc programme. Respondents […] Result type: Page Case study: Heather Mackendrick Case study: Heather Mackendrick Heather Mackendrick started the Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Care Assistants in May 2023. We caught up with Heather and asked her about her journey to becoming a VCA, her time on the course, and her plans for the future. Background I have worked within occupational health for over 20 years, […] Result type: Page