We are pleased to be hosting an evening seminar with Mandy Carr from the Scissor Boutique on Wednesday 24 April from 6-8pm (with refreshments from 5:30pm) at our centre in Huntingdon. What will Mandy cover? Throughout the two hour seminar, Mandy will explain that not all scissors are equal, as well as the importance of […]
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“A Taster Evening on Scissors with Mandy Carr” – Evening Seminar!

National Apprenticeship Week: Grow your team with an animal care apprentice!
It’s National Apprenticeship Week! If you’re looking to expand your team and take your business to the next level, there’s no better way to do so than investing in an animal care apprentice! With the National Minimum Wage for Apprentices being just £3.70 per hour, it really is an affordable way to take on new […]

Grow to your full potential, then help others reach theirs with a coaching and mentoring qualification!
If you feel you’ve grown to your full potential within your job role, why not help others reach theirs? A Coaching and Mentoring qualification will help you develop the knowledge and abilities needed to coach others in the workplace. Accredited by ILM, the courses are ideal for anyone from clinical coaches and VCA mentors, to […]
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National Apprenticeship Week: Kick-start your career with an animal care apprenticeship!
It’s National Apprenticeship Week! If you’ve always wanted to work with animals, have you considered making it happen by undertaking an animal care apprenticeship? Contrary to popular belief, apprenticeships aren’t just for people new to a job! They are a great path for people at any stage of their career – from those re-entering the […]
Intensive dog grooming courses: Give your dog grooming skills the recognition they deserve!
If you’re an experienced dog groomer without a formal qualification, have you considered gaining official recognition of your skills and experience by undertaking an intensive version of the City & Guilds dog grooming qualifications? By undertaking a formal qualification, you will boost your professional credibility even further, helping you to gain more customers, pave the way […]

Stand out against the crowd with a qualification in Leadership and Management!
With every other news segment or newspaper article being linked to Brexit doom and gloom it’s time to look on the positive side. Yes, I’ll admit, for some industries in particular it might not be all rosy, however, that means that as a manager your skills to pull your team together are all the more […]

Stand out against the crowd with a qualification in Leadership and Management!
With every other news segment or newspaper article being linked to Brexit doom and gloom it’s time to look on the positive side. Yes, I’ll admit, for some industries in particular it might not be all rosy, however, that means that as a manager your skills to pull your team together are all the more […]

Self-Injury Awareness Day – learn more about how to help! (1 March)
Self-injury affects people from all walks of life, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, career, or personal strength; and it’s much more common than many people realise. The UK has the highest self-injury rate of any country in Europe with estimates of 400 in 100,000 people self-harm. What’s more – these figures are likely to […]

Book now or miss out on attending Head Nurse Congress at the discounted rate!
If you’re a head nurse or practice manager thinking of attending Head Nurse Congress, be sure to book your place quickly, the deadline for the early bird discount is fast approaching (31 March). This year’s event, sponsored by Veterinary Management Group (VMG), is moving to the East of England Arena and Events Centre in Peterborough. […]