MTC
Prospectus
Medi et
Training
College
Medivet
Training
College
We aim to ensure that all members
of the college are treated fairly.
The college is here to help you
achieve your ambitions. We
want you to aim high and do
well. We do not want anything
to stand in your way.
We have zero tolerance of
discrimination, harassment
or bullying of any kind. If you
believe you have been
discriminated against in any
way, you can let a trusted
member of the team know.
Everyone
is welcomed
and valued
Contact our Safeguarding Officers:
Debbie Frost - 01923 470022
Kate Hunt - 01923 470015
Erwin Hohn - 01923 470029
or your E&D representative: Victoria Nielsen - 01923 470049
Erwin Hohn
BVSc BA (Hons), MBA, MRCVS
College Principal
Vicki Hale
BSc RVN D32/33 V1
Deputy Head of Centre/
Internal Verifier/Lecturer
Kate Hunt
RVN D32/33 V1
Head of Centre/Internal Verifier
Medi et
Training
College
Debbie Frost
RVN Cert Ed
Safeguarding Officer/
Quality Assurance Manager
Fiona Hussey
BSc BVetMed MRCVS
Lecturer/Blood bank manager
Clare Rutland
RVN Cert Ed A1 1QA
Funding Manager/Internal Verifier
Victoria Nielsen
RVN A1 1QA
Internal Verifier/SEN Co-ordinator/
E&D Officer
Jessica Hargreaves-Walsh
RVN Cert Ed D32/33 V1
Head of College/Lecturer
Belinda Joyce
BSc (Hons) RVN
College Lecturer
Angela Croft
Grad DipVN RVN A1
College Lecturer
Welcome
We are pleased to welcome you
to Medivet Training College.
Our committed, dedicated and
experienced staff aim to give
you the very best education
and training opportunities
within the veterinary
profession.
‘Our vision is for our education
programme to be recognised
as being amongst the best
nationally.’
We believe that every student
veterinary nurse is capable of
being taught to function in a
professional capacity if they
are willing to learn.
CONTENTS
Supporting our students
What is veterinary nursing?
Jessica’s student experience
Course specification
College fees
Practical training aids
Library and learning resources
Moodle
Student facilities
Safeguarding
Counselling Service
Equality and diversity
Where to find us
Useful links
Glossary of terms
General enquiries
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Supporting our students
Equal opportunities
Everyone entering
the college is encouraged to
contribute to this environment
where equality of opportunity
is encouraged and diversity is
recognised.
Our equal opportunities policy
is regularly reviewed and covers
the procedures we have in place
for dealing with any form of
harassment or discrimination.
Every Learner Matters
We are committed to the welfare
and development of our students,
and actively promote the following:
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Being healthy
Staying safe
Enjoying and achieving
Making a positive contribution
Achieving economic wellbeing
You will benefit from the highest level
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Additional learning support
Special arrangements are available
for learners with special educational
needs (SEN) or those identified with
SEN during the course.
There are a range of resources
provided by MTC. These include
individual learning sessions, in-class
support, initial numeracy and
literacy screening.
The college has specific procedures
in place to support students with
dyslexia and disabilities. This support
is catered for on an individual basis.
Special arrangements for taking
the City & Guilds examinations can
be made and we will be more than
happy to assist you in making the
request to City & Guilds.
Ultimately we endeavour to ensure
that SEN learners are offered equal
opportunities to succeed at MTC.
of support from the moment you enrol
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What is veterinary nursing?
Veterinary Nursing can be a most
rewarding job if you are dedicated,
compassionate and committed.
Veterinary nurses work alongside
veterinary surgeons to provide
quality care and treatment to
animals.
They can work in a 24 hour large
hospital or a small practice using
a wide range of knowledge,
equipment and treatments. These
can include - under supervision of
a veterinary surgeon - administering
medication, laboratory work,
processing and developing radiographs,
performing ultrasound examination,
ECG, blood pressure-measurement,
monitoring, anaesthesia for surgery,
dental care, and so on.
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Other duties include: reception skills,
dealing with clients and providing
them with the education needed to
ensure the best care for their animals,
nursing clinics e.g. dental and weight
clinics, cleaning and infection control
(which plays an important role in
reducing the spread of contamination;
in particular MRSA), assisting the
veterinary surgeon in various tasks,
restraining animals, feeding and
walking animals and much more.
Once qualified as a Veterinary Nurse,
known as a Registered Veterinary
Nurse (RVN), you can gain further
qualifications and take on more
responsibilities including practice
management and training of student
veterinary nurses.
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Jess’ student experience
“
I was the first year to complete the
Diploma Level 3 in Veterinary Nursing
at MTC, this included the Nursing
Progress Log online.
The whole course took 3 years and
during this time I worked full time
in a Medivet hospital, including bank
holidays and weekends. The support
in practice was incredible, I received
training to a high clinical standard which
meant that I sailed through the practical
NPL.
The theory side of the course was
challenging. One day a week was spent
at the Medivet Training College where a
full day of lectures was presented using
powerpoints. We also had group work,
private reading and internet research
sessions too.
The content of the course is thorough
and sets you in good stead for qualifying
and standing on your own two feet.
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The sessions were always interactive
and learning via others’ experience in
practice created fascinating discussions.
My goal was to qualify and pass all
my exams first time around. This meant
putting in dedication and hardwork,
balancing work and play as well as
finances. When you are studying
towards something you love it makes
the studying easier and the more I learnt
at college, the more I applied in practice.
It became more satisfying each day as my
knowledge deepened and my skills
sharpened.
The lecturers at Medivet Training College
are fantastic. They will endeavour to
answer any question you throw at them
(and I’ve heard some wacky ones). They
will always listen and take the time to
help you should you ask for it. I received
extra tuition when I felt that I was lagging
behind and I am so grateful for the time
and patience given to me.
Becoming an RVN is one of the
biggest achievements of my life.
It really is a big deal, because the
process is such a challenge.
With each hurdle you grow and grow
and to get to the end with a certificate
and a qualification is an amazing
feeling. Medivet Training College really
help to give you the encouragement
to get through it all, I can’t thank
them enough.
If you are passionate, motivated and
enthusiastic about animal welfare
and easing the suffering of animals
then veterinary nursing is for you.
A hugely rewarding career that does
not cease to fade whether it is day
1 or 10,000. You will make friends
and have an unforgettable experience
with MTC. It has provided me with the
confidence to be a valuable nurse and
continue to strive for gold standards
in animal care.
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Course Specification
Level 3 Diploma in
Veterinar y Nursing
This course is open to stu
dent s 16 years of age and
over, who have 5 GCSE qu
alifications at grade C
or above. These must includ
e English Language,
mathematics and a science
.
City & Guilds will accept
alternative qualifications
e.g. the Veterinar y Care As
sistant Certificate, Animal
Nursing Assistant award
or a National Diploma in
Animal Care.*
Any qualification at degree
level allows direct entry
onto the Veterinar y Nursi
ng course. For any queries
regarding entry requirem
ents please feel free to
contact us on 01923 4700
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Debbie.frost@medivet.co
.uk.
*Maths, English Language
at GCSE grade C or abov
e,
or equivalent qualification
s, are also required.
Prior to enrolment all ap
plicant s will need to
participate in a basic literac
y & numeracy exam.
It is preferable to achieve
level 2 or above.
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Theor y
The theor
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he course
day-releas
is taught o
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ver 3 year
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first year:
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unit s are c
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the
301
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veterinar y g the operational r
equiremen
practice
t s of a
302
Comparat
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nursing pr functional anatomy
actice
for veterin
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303
Profession
al relation
ships & co
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mmunicat
nursing pr
ion for
actice
304
Applied a
nimal welf
are, healt
veterinar y
h & husba
nurses
ndr y for
305
Infection
control in
veterinar y
practice
306 Es
sentials of
hospitalise practical veterinar y
d animals
nursing ca
re for
311
Understan
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ssentials o
care for h
f veterina
ospitalised
r y nursing
animals
Units 301, 302,
304, 305 & 311
will be assessed
the academic ye
throughout
ar via an on-line
multiple choice
(MCQ) exam, se
question
t by City & Guild
s, but taken on
premises. Unit 30
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306 is assessed
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via the Nursing
unit
Progress Log (N
PL)
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The
the
307
308
309
310
312
317
316
second year covers
following 7 units:
Supporting the supply of veterinary
medicines
Veterinary nursing support of
diagnostic imaging
Veterinary nursing support for
laboratory diagnostics
The third year covers
:
the following 5 unit s
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Supporting veterinary operating
theatre practice
314
Principles of supporting veterinary
anaesthesia
315
Practical monitoring of small animal
(SA) anaesthesia
318
Principles of small animal (SA) veterinary
nursing emergency & critical care
319
Units 307, 308, 309, 310 & 312 will be assessed
throughout the academic year via an on-line
multiple choice question (MCQ) exam, set by
City & Guilds, but taken on MTC’s premises. Unit
317 will be assessed via the Nursing Progress Log
(NPL) and the practical exams at the end of the
course. Unit 316 will be assessed via examination
and an assignment set by MTC during the 2nd
and 3rd year.
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The above units will be
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examinations and assig
MTC during the 3rd year.
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Unitised multiple choice
There will be 10 unitised examinations which will be taken throughout Year 1 and Year 2
on completion of the relevant unit.
Year 1
301
Understanding the operational
requirements of a veterinary
practice – 45 questions/ 75 minutes
307
Supporting the supply of veterinary
medicines – 30 questions/ 45 minutes
302
Comparative functional anatomy
for veterinary nursing practice –
75 questions/ 120 minutes
308
Veterinary nursing support of diagnostic
testing – 45 questions/ 75 minutes
304
Applied animal welfare, health and
husbandry for veterinary nurses –
75 questions/ 120 minutes
309
Veterinary nursing support of laboratory
diagnostics – 30 questions/ 45 minutes
305
Infection control in a veterinary
practice – 30 questions/ 45 minutes
310
Supporting veterinary operating theatre
practice – 45 questions/ 75 minutes
311
Understanding the essentials of
veterinary nursing care for hospitalised
animals – 45 questions/ 75 minutes
312
Principles of supporting veterinary
anaesthesia – 45 questions/
75 minutes
The pass mark for each unitised exam is 65%
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Year 2
NPL
Examination Format
The NVQ portfolio has been replaced by
an electronic Nursing Progress Log (NPL)
which records the student’s progress in
acquiring clinical skills throughout the
course. The skills are grouped in the NPL
according to their associated theory unit.
The completion of the NPL will be
supervised by a nominated clinical coach
in your practice. Students will need to log
into their NPL at least once a week.
The theory examinations are integrated
throughout Year 1 & 2. Students must
pass a mock exam for each unit before
being entered for the City & Guilds
exams.
Students are entitled to 3 hours per
week tutorial time with clinical coaches
in practice. One hour of this must be on
a one to one basis to discuss progress
and plan assessments.
Upon arrival for the exam, students must
show only one listed form of
identification:
OSCE Practical exams
(Objective Structured Clinical
Examination)
The OSCE’s are taken once the student
has completed the NPL and all other
assessments have been passed.
The examination consists of 12 task stations,
each one 6 minutes long. The student will
be required to pass 8 out of the 12 stations.
The tasks are published on the City and
Guilds website:
http://www.cityandguilds.com/courses-andqualifications/land-based-services/animalmanagement/7457-veterinary-nursing/
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Entry into the exams will be arranged by
MTC who will give you advanced notice
of times and dates. All exams are taken
on MTC premises.
- Photo identification in the form of a
driving license or MTC student badge.
You will receive results and feedback on
the day of your examinations which will
be discussed with you with a member of
the lecturing staff.
The practical examinations are held
four times a year. The closing date for
exam entries is approximately 1 month
prior to the examination date. Students
must pass a mock practical exam at the
college before being entered for the
external exams.
Examination entry forms must be sent
to MTC who will collate the entries and
send them to City and Guilds.
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College Fees
Fees attached to this page. If page is missing please contact the college.
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Practical training aids
Medivet Training College offers
a purpose-built lecture theatre
and an additional class room
with overhead projector facilities,
Powerpoint, DVD, video, and
interactive presentation system.
The lecture theatre is air-conditioned
with dimmable lighting and tiered
seating. We have practical equipment
to fully support theoretical lessons.
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There is a student resource
centre where students have
access to the library and
journals.
In addition to this, there
is a computer corridor
with breakfast bar and
comfortable seating where
students have ICT facilities
and internet access at no
charge.
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Library facilities and
learning resources
Library
Medivet Training College has a
selection of resources that are
available for students to borrow.
Each student will be able to
borrow textbooks for a 2 week
period. Please inform your tutor
if you would like to take a book
on loan. Due to the number of
students on each course it may
not be possible for students to
renew the book they are
borrowing after the two week
period. This is so that everybody
is able to gain access to all books.
There are also DVD’s available.
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Lecture Room
Learning Resources
Care of library books
Medivet Training College has IT access
for students enrolled on a course.
The library is used by all students
within the college and therefore
it is the students’ responsibility to
look after the textbooks within it.
Students will be liable for the full
cost of any book that is lost or
damaged whilst in their possession.
There are numerous veterinary-related
journals for student use.
During the course, the students will be
given handouts relating to each lesson.
The students are, however, expected to
do further reading around the subjects
covered in order to be successful in their
exams.
All students are requested to follow
library borrowing procedures and
to return books on time.
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Moodle
The MTC moodle is an interactive
learning service, designed to
support your work in the
college. As our learners are
spread out across different
branches in different areas, it also
aims to create an inclusive online
community for our student
nurses.
Your lecturers will post notes,
Powerpoint presentations and
other lesson resources under
module pages for your use. You
should check these pages at least
once a week to ensure that you
have the correct materials with
you for lectures.
There is also a forum, a Wiki
feature and links to external
CPD that students may be
interested in. Students are
encouraged to contribute
to the moodle.
You will be provided with an
individual account for using the
moodle, which you will need
to access most of the materials.
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Student’s point of view of the Moodle:
The Moodle is an innovative tool designed for
both staff and students. It has revolutionised
the way students interact with the college
by providing easy access to lecture notes
and college resources both in practice and
at home. Offering student chat rooms and
forums, revision and exam support,
continuing professional development and
careers advice all at the touch of the button.
Stephanie Barnard
If you have any contributions, queries or problems regarding the moodle then please
contact Emma Hoare at emma.hoare@medivet.co.uk
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Student facilities
Each student has the use of a locker
to protect their belongings. The training
rooms offer audio-visual equipment via
a computer to provide training.
There are projection screens controlled
by a computer so the notes are visible
to all students. Furthermore, the
training rooms provide white boards
and presentation boards (Flip Chart)
for students to give presentations
to their peers.
The lectures for Veterinary Nursing
cover the major scientific principles
including anatomy and physiology,
client service, essential veterinary
nursing skills, nutrition, behaviour,
pharmacology, diagnostics, surgical
theatre practice and supporting
anaesthesia.
Not only does the lecture hall provide
training for students, CPD lectures
are also held in this room for students
to gain further knowledge.
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There are tea and coffee facilities,
a microwave and a fridge. If you wish
to bring your own food you can use
our facilities which are located near
the training room. There is also a
vending machine on site, for cold
drinks and snacks, which is stocked
with a range of products.
Medivet Training College chat room
is available online so students that
are not in college at the time can still
be contactable.
We have purchased Quizdom to expand
the range of interactive tools available
to lecturers.
Lecturers have also incorporated other
more interactive methods of teaching
into lessons such as mini presentations,
micro-teaching, research tasks and
group work.
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Safeguarding
You have the right to feel safe where you
learn. Other people should not hurt or
abuse you in any way.
We are always here to listen.
Your responsibilities are:
• To respect other peoples’s rights to safety
• Not to hurt or abuse others
• Not to threaten to hurt or abuse others
You can contact me in person, email or by
phone. I am able to offer impartial advice,
guidance and support.
Debbie Frost 01923 470022
Email: debbie.frost@gmail.com
CARD ATTACHED
IF CARD IS NOT ATTACHED AND YOU WOULD LIKE ONE,
PLEASE ASK ONE OF THE STAFF MEMBERS AT THE
MEDIVET TRAINING COLLEGE
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Counselling Service
Student life can sometimes be a difficult
and challenging time, what with
deadlines and exams, on top of the
usual day-to-day pressures that life
can bring.
Counselling provides a safe, non-judgemental
environment in which students can talk freely
to explore their thoughts and feelings. It can
help with many problems, including:
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Depression
Anxiety
Stress
Panic attacks
Low self esteem
Bereavement
Relationship breakdown
Alcohol and substance misuse
Medivet Training College provide an on-site
counselling service that is confidential and
free of charge for all MTC students.
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Equality & Diversity
Your humanity and personal dignity are protected from discrimination, harassment and bullying by
UK and European law. Medivet also has rules and procedures to protect you while you are in training.
We take our responsibilities very seriously. If you have any concerns, please report them to a member
of MTC staff or to your E&D representative, Victoria Nielsen on 01923 470049.
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What does equality mean?
What does diversity mean?
Equality means helping, advising and
supporting people so that they stand
the very best chance of progress and
security in their lives. Equality rules
and laws are there to raise people
up so that they feel they are making
good and fair progress in their life,
their career and the social and
cultural world.
Diversity is the quality of being different.
At Medivet we celebrate and respect
diversity. Each person is an individual
growing up with many different
cultural and educational experiences.
Personal dignity
Our diversity reflects areas of personal dignity protected by law. For example:
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Human Rights: the special international rights of adults and children.
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Religion & belief: this also includes philosophical belief.
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Race: ethnicity, skin colour, nationality or national origin.
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Harassment & bullying – don’t put up with it – report it.
3
Community cohesion, national identity and citizenship
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Child protection, Every Child Matters
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Disability: long term impairments
affecting normal day-to-day activities or progressive diseases.
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Safeguarding of vulnerable adults – looking after others
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Sustainable development – some
difficult choices
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Gender and Sex Discrimination: Male, female and transgender, including
gender reassignment. Equal Pay is also a consideration here.
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Age: Age and experience – younger or older.
7.
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Working and the Law – know your rights
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Equality aspects of health & safety and pregnancy and maternity.
Sexual orientation – straight, gay,
lesbian, bisexual, transexual.
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Recognise,
Respect and Value...
Why is equality and diversity
important?
How it affects you:
Everyone has a personal role and a
part to play in promoting equality
and diversity within the organisation.
For most of us the social contact we
get at work – both with colleagues
and service users – plays a large part
in determining how much we enjoy
our jobs.
The key to building good relationships
at work is to value and respect others,
whatever their differences.
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As someone who works for the
organisation, you are bound both
by the law and by the organisation’s
policy on equality, diversity and
behaviour at work. Your role and
such policies may require you to:
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Actively challenge or report incidents of discriminatory
or bullying behaviour
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Be a role model for others
and help them to recognise
and change unacceptable
behaviour
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Be aware of how new policies
or services you are involved in
developing might potentially
disadvantage some groups, and work on solutions
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Teach or train others about the importance of embracing equality and diversity
How it affects Medivet and its users:
Although being seen to comply with
the law is important, most organisations
embrace equality and diversity for the
other benefits it brings.
Workers who feel they are treated fairly
and with respect are likely to:
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Have higher morale
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Take less time off work due to stress
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Stay rather than leave
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Be more productive as they are the best people for the job.
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Supply, collect or analyse data to help the organisation monitor its progress towards embracing equality.
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By Car: Postcode - WD24 7UY
Unit 4 Mowat Industrial Estate
on Sandown Road.
By Train: Watford Junction Rail station.
Head southwest, walk 82ft then at the
roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto
Station Road, walk 0.1 miles then turn
right at St Albans Rd/A412, walk 0.6
miles then turn right at Balmoral Road,
walk 436ft then turn left at Sandown
Road, walk 502ft then arrive at Medivet.
You can also plan your journey at www.tfl.gov.uk
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Useful links
RCVS - www.rcvs.org.uk
Aim Higher - www.aimhigher.ac.uk
BVNA - www.bvna.org.uk
Medivet - www.medivet.co.uk
BSAVA - www.bsava.com
Vet Nurse - www.vetnurse.co.uk
The Veterinary Nurse - www.theveterinarynurse.com
British Veterinary Nursing
Association
82 Greenway Business Centre
Harlow Business Park
Harlow
Essex. CM19 5QE
Tel: 01279 408644
Fax: 01279 408645
www.bvna.org.uk
LANTRA
Lantra House
Stoneleigh Park
Nr Coventry
Warwickshire, CV8 2LG
Tel: 024 7669 6996
Fax: 024 7669 6732
www.lantra.co.uk
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
VN Department
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Belgravia House
62 – 64 Horseferry Road
London, SW1P 2AF
Tel: 0207 222 2001
Fax: 0207 222 2004
www.rcvs.org.uk
City and Guilds
1 Giltspur Street
London
EC1A 9DD
Tel: 0844 5430000
www.cityandguilds.com
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Glossary of Terms
ANA
Animal Nursing Assistant Award
BSAVA British Small Animal
Veterinary Association
BVNA
British Veterinary Nursing
Association
CPD
Continuing Professional
Development
E & D
Equality and Diversity
ECG
Electrocardiogram - a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart
NPL
Nursing Progress Log
MCQ
Multiple Choice Questions
Moodle
Modular Object Oriented Dynamic Learning
Environment. A virtual learning environment
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MTC Medivet Training College
MRSA
Methicilillin Resistant
Staphylococcus Aureus.
A bacterium responsible
for several difficult to treat
infections that can lead to
death
OSCE Objective Structured Clinical Examination - Practical Exam
RCVS Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
RVN Registered Veterinary Nurse
SEN
Special Educational Needs
C & G City and Guilds
General enquiries
01923 470015
mtcinfo@medivet.co.uk
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Medivet Training College
Unit 4, Mowat Industrial Estate,
Sandown Road,
Watford,
Hertfordshire,
WD24 7UY
Tel: 01923 470015
Fax: 01923 251476
Medi et
Training
College
Safeguarding