Welcome to The College of Animal Welfare’s School of Animal Studies
About our School of Animal Studies
The College of Animal Welfare was established in 1989 with the vision to use education to help tackle animal welfare issues and the problem of unwanted and abandoned animals. Today, the college has centres all over the UK and specialises in training in the land-based sector.
We offer a range of qualifications in animal care, horse care and dog grooming. Many of our programmes are available to study via our well-established distance learning school, for those who wish to study without the need to come into college.
Explore our School of Animal Studies courses and events in more detail:
Download our School of Animal 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 animal care courses require you to be working, or volunteering, in a suitable animal care environment 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 animal care businesses 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 animal care, veterinary 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.