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CAWSOME CHRISTMAS PET PHOTO COMPETITION!

This Christmas the College of Animal Welfare decided the run a Pet Photo competition for our degree students and we must admit we were pawsitively blown away by the entries! The competition was inspired by Claire Defries, BSc VN Programme Leader, who said… ‘We thought a competition would be a chance to offer some light-hearted […]

15/01/2021

COVID testing and returning to college in 2021

Updated 9th March 2021 The College are working hard to help students return to College Centre’s and complete their assessments. Getting tested means it will help prevent the spread of coronavirus in our community and we will be able to support students to self-isolate if necessary. Testing is just part of the preventative measures against […]

14/01/2021

Buddy Scheme

CAW Buddy Scheme

Here at CAW we understand that things can feel a little daunting, particularly during the pandemic. It may feel like it is a struggle to strike up friendships and settle into college life. That’s why we have set up the CAW Buddy Scheme. We want our students to make the most of their time with […]

13/01/2021

Join us at Head Nurse Congress 2021, we’re going virtual!

The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to announce that its 2021 Head Nurse Congress, will be taking place online and is now open for registration. After much consideration in light of the global Coronavirus pandemic, the congress will run in a virtual format on Thursday 4 March 2021. We were keen to adapt and […]

12/01/2021

College Suspends In Centre Activities. However, learning will continue remotely.

Following Nicola Sturgeon and Boris Johnson’s announcements today the college’s centres will suspend practical skills training, in centre assessments, and dog grooming services until further notice and with immediate effect. Learning programmes will continue virtually, as planned for students. Looking After Ourselves Our mental wellbeing continues to be a priority and so please do take […]

04/01/2021

College 2021 re-opening Arrangements

Following the latest government advice The College of Animal Welfare Centre’s will re-open on January 4th  for vocational assessments only.  Strict PPE and social distancing policies and procedures will continue to be applied. Opportunities are in place for those students that are shielding or unable to come in to defer their assessments.  Please inform your […]

02/01/2021

5 Ways to Find Out if a Career With Animals Is For You

5 Ways to Find Out If A Career Working With Animals Is For You

Many of us don’t decide on a dream career right out school or settle on a field in college and stick with it for life. In fact, a lot of us jump between many jobs in our lifetimes – perhaps getting a feel for many different types of work in different fields. The good news […]

18/12/2020

Guidance on Keeping our Online Etiquette in Line

With more of our students accessing the theory element of the learning virtually and others still working from home, we thought it would be helpful to put together some Netiquette Guidance. The purpose of this document is to give some direction with regards to online expectations and best practice for our digital interactions. You can […]

Keeping safe when travelling during the winter

Now the clocks have gone back, temperatures are dropping and the nights are drawing in, we want to emphasise the importance of staying safe in the dark and ensuring you’re visible when you’re travelling at night during the winter months. We aren’t always aware of some of the added dangers lurking during the colder months; […]

15/12/2020

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10+ Winter Pet Safety Tips – Keep Your Pets Safe this Winter!

When the weather outside is frightful, keep your pets warm, cozy and delightful with our winter pet safety tips! With temperatures dropping and wintry weather on the way, our four-legged friends need to be prepared for winter just as much as humans do. We aren’t always aware of some of the added dangers lurking during […]

09/12/2020