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Friday at BSAVA Congress saw a number of interesting lectures designed specifically for vet nurses, all of which were popular and well attended. We take a brief look at the happenings of the day...
Many congratulations to Louise Want from The Feldon Veterinary Centre in Warwickshire, who, last night, was awarded the prestigious title of 'Vet Nurse of the Year 2010'.
A 37 year old animal carer from Worcestershire, Lis Milsom, has scooped a rare City and Guilds Medal for Excellence award in recognition of her exceptional work.
The RCVS Awarding Body has been recognised by Ofqual to operate in the QCF, the new system which will replace the current National Qualifications Framework this summer.
A VN student has achieved a First Class Honours degree in Veterinary Nursing and also become the first student at Warwickshire College to achieve this by distance learning.
A major consultation of the National Occupational Standards (NOS) required by veterinary nurses will take place throughout April 2010, giving veterinary nurses, employers and organisations the opportunity to ensure their ways of working are accurately reflected.
Unfortunately, only two nominations have been received for the RCVS Veterinary Nurses Council and as there were two places up for contest there will be no VN Council election this year.
