Welcome to The College of Animal Welfare’s School of Veterinary Studies

About our School of Veterinary Studies

The College of Animal Welfare is one of the largest providers of veterinary nurse training in the UK, offering a range of veterinary nurse qualifications from centres throughout the UK, from Further Education (Level 3 Diploma) through to Higher Education (FdSc and BSc Honours). In addition, we offer a range of qualifications aimed at those supporting surgeons and nurses in veterinary practice, including veterinary care assistants and veterinary receptionists.

Explore our School of Veterinary Studies courses and events in more detail here:  

Download our School of Veterinary Studies Prospectus

Open Evenings

If you haven’t already attended one of our Open Evenings, why not come along? You’ll be able to view the facilities, meet some of our tutors, ask any questions you may have, and find out about our courses and what it is like to study with us. Join us to discover how we can help you plan for your future, we run open evenings throughout the year at centres across the UK. View upcoming open evenings and book a place

Careers With Animals Day

If you’re interested in working with animals, but not sure how to get started, our annual Careers With Animals Day would be a great place to start. This event will give you the chance to listen to relevant people and organisations within the animal care and veterinary industry, gain advice, ask questions and receive guidance on training. Read more about Careers With Animals Day

Apprenticeship Vacancies and Jobs Board

Many of our veterinary studies courses require you to be working, or volunteering, in a veterinary practice prior to application. You can begin your job search by…

  • Checking online job boards such as the CAW Jobs Board
  • Searching the Government’s Find an Apprenticeship website for apprenticeship vacancies
  • Following veterinary colleges and employers on social media to be the first to see new roles
  • Contacting your local veterinary practices directly to enquire about opportunities

Do you have a question for us? Get in touch

Our team are on hand to answer any questions you may have about our courses, fees and funding, enrolment and admissions process. In addition, we can also provide advice and guidance about the training, employment and career opportunities available to you in the veterinary, animal care or business industries. Feel free to reach out to us by emailing admin@caw.ac.uk, calling 01480 422060 or messaging us via our website live chat.