Bringing Animal-Related Apprenticeships into Focus

Consultation Underway to develop an Apprenticeship for Nursing Assistants in a Veterinary Setting

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT APPRENTICESHIPS?

Anyone working with animals in the South West is urged to take part in research, launched today, 1 February 2011, by Lantra and VETNET Lifelong Learning Network South West (VETNET LLN SW). This cross-industry research will look at finding out how businesses, individuals and training providers regard Apprenticeships. Lantra, the Sector Skills Council supporting people working with animals, and VETNET LLN SW, are undertaking innovative research, in the form of questionnaires and interactive focus groups, to find out industry’s views and opinions on Apprenticeships. This research is open to

Professional help for your pets

April is National Pet Month – a time when animal charities, businesses and other organisations arrange fund-raising events and collectively promote the improved welfare of pets. Here in the UK, pet owners are fortunate to have the back up of plenty of highly skilled professional people to assist them all year round thanks in part to Lantra Sector Skills Council.Registered veterinary nurse Lisa Jarvis, who is the animal care expert at Lantra, explains: “Animals deserve the very best of care and as they cannot speak and are reliant on people to have sufficient knowledge to ensure they are