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Virtual Careers With Animals Day is back on Saturday 28 February 2026

If you’re looking for guidance about career and training options in the animal care and veterinary industry, there’s no better place to start than The College of Animal Welfare’s annual virtual Careers With Animals Day, taking place on Saturday 28 February 2026!

During this FREE, online event you’ll be able to listen to career talks from a range of fantastic industry organisations, ask questions and gain advice. You can join at any time from 10am-3pm on Saturday 28 February 2026.

This year’s event boasts another great line up of local and national speakers, including the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), The Horse Trust, Dog Centred Care, British Divers Marine Life Rescue – and many more! You can listen to a jam-packed timetable of careers talks being held throughout the day on careers ranging from veterinary nursing and dog behaviour to dog grooming and horse care. View the programme of career talks and speakers.

Whether you’re a school leaver working out what your next move is going to be, looking for a career change, or unemployed and eager to get back to work – everyone is welcome. The event will be taking place virtually, you can join at any time from 10am until 3pm on the day, and it is completely free!

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