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CAW moves to new North London Centre

We are delighted to announce we are moving from our longstanding Boltons Park Farm home in Potters Bar, to North London Business Park in New Southgate. The Potters Bar centre was originally opened over 20 years ago but with the increased demand for veterinary nursing training we have outgrown the centre and are moving to larger premises […]

30/07/2019

hepatitis

Protect yourself against Hepatitis this World Hepatitis Day

Worldwide, 325 million people are currently living with Hepatitis. What’s even more shocking is that 290 million of those affected are unaware they have it. There are seven types of hepatitis, some of which aren’t life threatening and some of which have long-lasting effects. What are the different types? The seven types of hepatitis are: […]

26/07/2019

Exhibitor opportunities

Exhibitor Opportunities for Veterinary Businesses

Dates have now been set for our 2020 Clinical Coach and Head Nurse Congresses. Held in March and May at the East of England Arena and Events Centre, the congresses provide the perfect opportunity for companies from across the veterinary industry to reach their target audience. Throughout the two-day events, exhibitors get the chance to […]

19/07/2019

Middlesex Graduation 2019

2019 Middlesex VN Graduation Photos

Congratulations to all our BSc (Honours) Veterinary Nursing students from Middlesex University. Wishing you all the very best of luck for the future. You can find all the pictures from your graduation ceremony here.

Charities

Have your say to help us support charities the best we can

At The College of Animal Welfare (CAW), charity support is an important part of what we do and we would like to be able to support the work of charitable organisations in the best way we can. This is why we have decided upon supporting three charities every year. Having three charities that we can […]

12/07/2019

Masquerade Ball for Get Jo Walking Rehabilitation Fund Advertisement

Masquerade Ball – Friday 1st November

The College of Animal Welfare cordially invites you to attend a Masquerade Ball in Peterborough on Friday 1st November, in aid of the Get Jo Walking Rehabilitation Fund. This black-tie ball promises to be a fabulous evening of sophistication, glamour and entertainment with a welcome drinks reception, delicious three-course dinner, live band and DJ, charity auction […]

11/07/2019

6 ways to fund your veterinary nurse training

If you’re interested in studying veterinary nursing with us, you may have asked yourself a very common question that many people ask when looking into further education: how am I going to finance my veterinary nurse training? The good news is that there are lots of payment methods available to you! To help you decide […]

09/07/2019

Veterinary Practice Work Experience

Tips and Advice for Gaining Work Experience in a Veterinary Practice

If you’re interested in studying veterinary nursing with us, you may have noticed that due to the work-based nature of the course, entry onto our Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Small Animal Pathway) programme requires you to either; have completed a minimum of two weeks’ work experience in a veterinary environment within the last […]

L2 Certificate for Veterinary Receptionists promotional advertisement

Boost your receptionist skills in a veterinary practice setting…

If you’re working as a receptionist in a veterinary practice, our Level 2 Certificate for Veterinary Receptionists could be the perfect way for you to brush up on your professional knowledge and gain formal recognition of your expertise. This online, distance learning course can be started at any time and is tailored to receptionists working […]

08/07/2019

How has social media affected the way we communicate

How Has Social Media Affected the Way We Communicate?

An increasing number of us now use social media on a regular basis, be it for personal or business use. But could it be true that something designed to allow people to communicate better, has actually had an adverse effect? Less filters When communicating via social media, people don’t tend to filter their words as […]

28/06/2019