Your data on MRCVSonline
The nature of the services provided by Vision Media means that we might obtain certain information about you.
Please read our Data Protection and Privacy Policy for details.

In addition, (with your consent) some parts of our website may store a 'cookie' in your browser for the purposes of
functionality or performance monitoring.
Click here to manage your settings.
If you would like to forward this story on to a friend, simply fill in the form below and click send.

Your friend's email:
Your email:
Your name:
 
 
Send Cancel

Central College heads to NAVC 2014
Image vet nurse with cat
Training programmes extended to international delegates

Delegates at this year's North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) conference will be able to learn about the training opportunities on offer at the UK-based Central College of Animal Studies.

The college, which specialises in training for the veterinary nursing team, will be extending opportunities for professional development courses to international delegates at the event.

This year's NAVC conference is taking place from January 19 to 22 in Orlando, Florida, where delegates will benefit from a CPD programme of more than 1,200 courses.

Practice managers, veterinary surgeons and nurses travelling to the event from the UK are also invited to visit the Central College stand to discuss training for the whole veterinary nursing team.

Training on offer at the college includes pre-veterinary nursing pathway courses, the Diploma in Veterinary Nursing and a range of CPD programmes.

Central College will be exhibiting on stand 2331 during the event, which takes place at the Gaylords Palms Resort and Convention Centre. To book an appointment to discuss training programmes in more detail at the conference, call 01359 243405 or email enquiries@ccoas.org.uk.

Become a member or log in to add this story to your CPD history

RCVS announces 1CPD app update

News Story 1
 The RCVS has announced a new version of its 1CPD mobile app, with enhanced features for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to record their continuing professional development.

The mobile app includes a new 'what would you like to do?' shortcut for frequent tasks, a notification badge, and the ability to scan a QR code from the home screen to easily record an activity.

Users will be prompted to update the app from the App Store or Google Play the next time they log in. For more information, visit RCVS.org.uk 

Click here for more...
News Shorts
Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.