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Zoe Campbell wins place at TP Congress

Zoe Campbell from Rosslyn Veterinary Centre is the winner of The College of Animal Welfare’s ‘Guess the Animal Eyes’ competition. Run over two days at London Vet Show 2016, entrants were given eight close-up images of animal eyes and asked to guess which animals the eyes belonged to; thirty two entrants guessed all eight eyes […]

29/11/2016

FREE dog grooming training at The College of Animal Welfare available to eligible people

If you’re tired of your 9-5 job and want a career that you’re passionate about, training to become a dog groomer could be your next career move! City & Guilds accredited dog grooming courses, run by The College of Animal Welfare, give learners the experience and knowledge needed to secure long-term career prospects within the […]

01/11/2016

Hundreds of people flock to Careers With Animals Day

Hundreds of people of all ages and backgrounds visited The College of Animal Welfare in Tingley on Saturday 15 October, to attend its first Careers With Animals Day, hoping to find out how they can turn their dream of working with animals into a reality. With over 400 visitors dropping by to speak to exhibitors […]

20/10/2016

Rosie Bennett wins place at Head Nurse Congress

The winner of The College of Animal Welfare’s ‘Guess the Animal Tales’ competition, run over three days at BVNA Congress 2016, is Rosie Bennett from Rowe Veterinary Group. Entrants were given ten close-up images of animal tails, and asked to guess which animals the tails belonged to; just twelve entrants guessed all ten tails correctly. […]

New bite-sized courses set to help dog owners keep their dogs in tip-top condition

Bite-sized dog grooming courses recently developed by The College of Animal Welfare’s dog grooming team, will give dog owners in the Huntingdonshire area the opportunity to learn more about how to care for, and groom, their dog’s coat. The new, two-part, courses starting in October at the College’s education and training centre in Godmanchester, will […]

29/09/2016

Interested in working with animals? Come and find out how!

On Saturday 15 October, The College of Animal Welfare is hosting a Careers with Animals Day at its centre in Tingley, near Leeds. If you’re interested in working with animals, this is your chance to find out about training opportunities and employment prospects within the animal and veterinary sector. What’s more, entry is completely free […]

15/09/2016

CAW tutor reaches milestone in distance learning support

The College of Animal Welfare is proud to announce that, since joining the College in 2012, Distance Learning Tutor Kirsty Jones has provided learning support to over 100 veterinary care assistant students over the course of their online studies – hard work which, no doubt, ensured that each student reached their full potential and passed […]

25/07/2016

A Career in Teaching: Is it for you?

If you’re a veterinary nurse or veterinary surgeon and have ever wondered about the training and employment opportunities in teaching – why not come along to our free ‘Careers in Teaching’ open evening at our Edinburgh centre on Wednesday 20 July 2016 from 6pm-8pm, and find out more about the options available to you? As […]

06/07/2016

Microchipping legislation: Stay up-to-date for £25!

A brand new online refresher course, designed to keep veterinary nurses up-to-date on the latest microchipping requirements, has been launched by The College of Animal Welfare (CAW). Designed in response to much confusion around the recent changes in microchipping legislation, the online course will clarify legal requirements, look at notifiable events, give advice on processes […]

29/06/2016

CAW students and staff raise over £700 for worthy charities!

Students and staff at The College of Animal Welfare in Edinburgh are thrilled to have raised £784 at Edinburgh’s Gung Ho Event on Saturday 11 June, efforts which have not gone unnoticed by Edinburgh Centre Manager Karen Hibell, who was quick to congratulate those involved: “The College has a proud history of fundraising for good […]

21/06/2016