Veterinary nurses care for our pets and make a real difference to the lives of animals every single day – and you could be the next to join them! Applications for our Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing programmes starting this September are open now… Throughout the course you will develop the key skills and […]
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Looking for an Animal Care Course that isn’t ‘One Size Fits All’?
With there being such a wide variety of careers in animal care, it can be hard to find a qualification that suits both you, and your job role. You can tailor your learning so that it’s relevant to your job role and interests when studying the Level 2 Animal Care and Welfare Assistant Apprenticeship. In […]
Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month: Is Veterinary Nursing the career for you?
If you’re interested in kick-starting a career as a veterinary nurse, read on to find out more about the role and how you can get qualified… The role Veterinary nurses use their technical knowledge and hands on expertise to care for our pets with skill and empathy; it’s the perfect job for those looking for […]
Head Nurses leave Head Nurse Congress 2019 feeling inspired
On 11-12 May 2019 The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) held their annual Head Nurse Congress event. Sponsored by Veterinary Management Group, the event saw 100 current and aspiring head nurses come together to share ideas with like-minded individuals and listen to lectures from a variety of industry speakers. The event was deemed a success […]
New animal care traineeship starting this July!
If you’re aged 16-24, unemployed and looking for experience working with animals, an animal care traineeship could be just what you need to kick-start your career… Our new animal care traineeship programme is starting this July! The 12 week programme will run from our centre in Tingley (near Leeds), and will give you the opportunity to… Work […]
Where can an RVN qualification take you?
Where can an RVN qualification take you? Veterinary nursing is a varied and rewarding career path which opens up a wide variety of professional opportunities. Whether you’ve just qualified as a veterinary nurse, have been working in the industry for some time and looking for a career change, or considering training as a veterinary nurse […]
CAW Connect: A new alumni association!
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new and exclusive alumni association, CAW Connect! CAW Connect is a new social networking website and education hub which will give our alumni the opportunity to: Be part of a professional online community: As an alumni member you will become a part of a close knit […]
Is a veterinary care support role for you?
Whether you’re just out of school and looking to kick-start a career with animals, have always wanted to work with animals and looking for a career change, or unemployed and looking to get back into the industry, veterinary care could be the perfect career for you! Why train in veterinary care? Veterinary Care Support staff […]
LEP Apprenticeship Grant for Employers
There is no better time for a business to take on their first apprentice. From 1 April 2019 the training costs of an apprenticeship to a business has dropped by 50%. This means the government will pay 95% of the cost of the apprenticeship, leaving just 5% payable by the employer! What’s more… Grants of up […]
Hedgehog Awareness Week 2021: How to help hedgehogs
It’s Hedgehog Awareness Week 2021! Hedgehog numbers have fallen by 30 percent in just over 10 years, and there are now thought to be fewer than 1 million left in the UK. You can help this threatened species to thrive by making small changes in your garden, such as: Making your pond safe for hedgehogs […]