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New nursing course to launch

Apprenticeship set to begin at Bicton College

Bicton College, based in Devon, has announced that it will be launching its Central Qualifications (CQ) Level 2 Veterinary Nursing Assistant programme this autumn.

From October 2013, those hoping to progress to a career in veterinary nursing will be able to join Bicton's intermediate apprenticeship, which will complement other veterinary nursing courses at the college.

Upon completion of the CQ Level 2 Veterinary Nursing Assistant programme, students may progress on to the CQ Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing course, which will now run as a two-year, one-term model.

Bicton's comprehensive veterinary nursing courses enable students to gain the relevant knowledge and practical skills to allow them to work both safely and competently in practice.

The courses are delivered by the college's experienced veterinary nursing team, who provide a high-quality, high-standard programme, based within its purpose-built Veterinary Nursing Centre.

The apprenticeship offers an exciting and innovative approach to suit practices that need to train their nursing staff, without high costs and the demands of a Level 3 diploma.

Click here for further information or contact Bicton's employer services coordinator, Katie Court.

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Strangles survey seeks views of horse owners

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 With Strangles Awareness Week just around the corner (5-11 May), vets are being encouraged to share a survey about the disease with their horse-owning clients.

The survey, which has been designed by Dechra, aims to raise awareness of Strangles and promote best practices to prevent its transmission. It includes questions about horse owners' experiences of strangles, together with preventative measures and vaccination.

Respondents to the survey will be entered into a prize draw to win two VIP tickets to Your Horse Live 2025. To access the survey, click here 

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Vivienne Mackinnon elected BVA Scottish Branch President

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has elected Vivienne Mackinnon as its new BVA Scottish Branch president.

Dr Mackinnon has over 30 years of experience in veterinary care, encompassing both small animal and mixed practice. She has worked in practices in Scotland, England, New Zealand and Australia, before joining APHA to work in frontline disease control.

In her speech, Dr Mackinnon reflected on the changes in Scotland's veterinary industry and highlighted her commitment to veterinary education.

Dr Mackinnon said: "I look forward to working with colleagues across the veterinary professions to improve animal health and welfare in the country and support veterinary workplaces."