The College of Animal Welfare would like to thank all delegates, speakers and exhibitors who attended TP Congress on the 19 and 20 March 2018 for making the event such a success. The event, which was sponsored by VN Times, saw clinical coaches from across the country come together to share ideas, and listen to […]
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Clinical coaches inspired at this year’s TP Congress
National Puppy Day 2018 – How can you prevent puppy farming?
While there’s no question that we all love our dogs, do you know how to ensure that you’re purchasing your puppy from a legitimate breeder rather than a puppy farm? This National Puppy Day, speak up for those who can’t and spread awareness about puppy farming and how we can prevent it. What are the […]
Animals’ George Cross awarded to Police Dog Finn
Canine hero to receive PDSA Gold Medal for life-saving devotion After seizing an armed suspect while on duty, Finn, a fearless police dog, was left with near-fatal stab wounds. To commend his bravery, Finn is to receive the PDSA Gold medal, known as the animals’ George Cross. Police Dog Finn, who is now retired from […]
Want to work with animals? Come and find out how!
If you love animals, at some point in your life you may have considered working with them, but what options are there and where do you start? There are just over two weeks to go until this year’s Careers With Animals Day. A free event, held on Saturday 24 March (10am-3pm) at The College of […]
Want to work with animals? Come and find out how!
If you love animals, at some point in your life you may have considered working with them, but what options are there and where do you start? There are just over two weeks to go until this year’s Careers With Animals Day. A free event, held on Saturday 24 March (10am-3pm) at The College of […]
You smoke, they smoke – second hand smoke causes health implications for pets
PDSA warn that smoking around your pets could kill them! Vet charity PDSA has launched a campaign urging people to stop smoking around their pets because the health implications could be fatal for them. While we are all aware of the serious and potentially fatal diseases linked to smoking in humans, some of us have […]
Time is running out to book Head Nurse Congress at the early bird rate!
Time is running out to book onto this year’s Head Nurse Congress at the discounted price, with the early bird rate ending in just over two weeks’ time (31 March 2018). Head Nurse Congress, sponsored by the Veterinary Management Group (formerly VPMA), is a two-day event packed full of useful information and practical tips that […]
Time is running out to book Head Nurse Congress at the early bird rate!
Time is running out to book onto this year’s Head Nurse Congress at the discounted price, with the early bird rate ending in just over two weeks’ time (31 March 2018). Head Nurse Congress, sponsored by the Veterinary Management Group (formerly VPMA), is a two-day event packed full of useful information and practical tips that […]
#NAW2018 National Apprenticeship Week: 5-9 March 2018
This week is National Apprenticeship Week, and this year the theme is ‘Apprenticeships Work’! And work they do – each year hundreds of thousands of people up and down the country choose an apprenticeship to start their working life, change career or upskill in their current employment. #NAW2018 aims to showcase real life apprentices to […]
Calling all students: Are you passionate about the difference that pets make on the lives of people?
On Saturday 17 March 2018, the Society of Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) are hosting their annual conference at The College of Animal Welfare in Godmanchester. ‘Pets in Housing’ has a great line up of speakers, all coming together to present information on, and discuss, the issues faced by people having to choose between housing and […]