Deciding on a career path can be a daunting prospect, especially for those passionate about animal care. For those who are creatively inclined, love dogs, and are looking for a hands-on job that brings new challenges every day, becoming a dog grooming apprentice could be a perfect choice. Here at The College of Animal Welfare, […]
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Will you help BVNA shape the future of veterinary nursing by completing their VN Profession Survey?
During Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month, the BVNA are requesting as many student and registered veterinary nurses as possible complete their VN Profession Survey. This gives you to opportunity to share your views and make a difference to the future of your profession! If each of the 23,000 RVNs and 6,000 SVNs added their voice, we […]
Hedgehog Awareness Week: How can we make our world hedgehog friendly?
Hedgehogs are a quintessential part of British wildlife and can be found across England and Wales both in the countryside and urban areas. But they’re also one of the most threatened species due to habit loss and lack of food; in 2020 they were put on IUCN Red List as vulnerable to extinction in Great […]
The College of Animal Welfare Celebrates Matrix Re-accreditation!
We are thrilled to announce that The College of Animal Welfare has successfully achieved matrix re-accreditation following a comprehensive inspection carried out between the 15-18 April 2024. This achievement underscores our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional information, advice and guidance (IAG) to our students, employers and those looking to study with us. The Matrix Standard […]
CAW launch new range of Leadership and Management webinars!
Are you a veterinary professional looking to improve your leadership and management skills? Our new series of leadership and management webinars are designed to help you build your confidence in leading and managing teams in the workplace and the first one takes place this May! Key Details 3 hour online morning sessions (9:30am – 12:30pm) […]
Would you recognise the silent signal?
Being vigilant and proactive in identifying and responding to safeguarding concerns, particularly those related to domestic violence is incredibly important. As part of our commitment to safeguarding our students and colleagues, we have implemented a silent signal system to discreetly indicate when there may be a safeguarding issue related to domestic violence. This signal can […]
Explore the veterinary nursing profession this Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month
Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month is here! Read on for more information about the role of the veterinary nurse, training options, employment opportunities available post-training, and more… Do you want to know more about the responsibilities of a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)? Veterinary nurses are essential team members in veterinary practice, working alongside veterinary surgeons to […]
10% Discount at Just Chaps for CAW Students and Staff
We are delighted to announce an exclusive 10% discount on equestrian wear from Just Chaps, available to all CAW students and staff. Just Chaps are a leading equestrian specialist in designing and manufacturing the widest range of top-quality half chaps, gaiters and waterproof trousers and full chaps, catering for every rider’s needs and preferences. Their […]
Navigating social media responsibly in today’s digital age
In today’s digital age, we acknowledge the growing concerns over the misuse of social media, especially for those following regulated programmes. The College of Animal Welfare is committed to providing resources and support to ensure that our students navigate social media responsibly, upholding the integrity of their respective programmes. It is important to always maintain […]
CAW launches FREE Veterinary Nursing OSCEs in Virtual Reality!
The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) is excited to announce that all CAW veterinary nursing students have now been granted a free licence to download its new virtual reality (VR) software onto a VR headset to help with their OSCE preparation. This initiative is part of its ongoing commitment to provide innovative and forward-thinking ways […]