We’re delighted to announce the launch of our very first Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) Awareness Week, a new campaign taking place from 9-15 November 2026.
Launching in 2026 and held during the second week of November each year, VCA Awareness Week aims to celebrate VCAs* and recognise the important contribution they make to veterinary practices and the animals in their care.
Throughout the week, we’ll be highlighting the VCA role, from the varied responsibilities involved to the skills and qualities needed to work as part of a veterinary team. We’ll also be sharing information for anyone interested in becoming a VCA and exploring the training routes available.
We’re encouraging veterinary practices, VCAs, students and others working within the profession to get involved and help us raise awareness of the role.
Here’s how you can get involved in VCA Awareness Week:
Download our FREE resources
Access our range of free resources to help you promote VCA Awareness Week. You can use these resources on your social media channels or website, within your veterinary practice or at careers events and open days. Download the resources here.
Share the campaign
Throughout VCA Awareness Week, we’ll be sharing content across our social media channels about the VCA role, career opportunities and training. Help us spread the word by sharing our posts and tagging colleagues, practices and others who may be interested. You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn to stay up-to-date with the campaign.
Join the conversation
Get involved online by sharing your experiences of working as a VCA, your journey into the profession or what you enjoy about the role. Veterinary practices can also use the week as an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the VCAs within their teams. You can share your posts on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn (or elsewhere) to take part.
Explore VCA training options
Whether you’re interested in starting a career as a Veterinary Care Assistant or you’re an employer looking to develop your team, VCA Awareness Week is a good opportunity to explore the training routes available. View veterinary care courses here.
Help us celebrate Veterinary Care Assistants
VCA Awareness Week is about giving greater recognition to the work Veterinary Care Assistants do and raising awareness of the role as a career within the veterinary profession.
Whether you’re a VCA, student, veterinary professional, employer or simply want to show your support, get involved and help us celebrate VCAs throughout the week.
You can find out more about Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) Awareness Week here.
*Veterinary Care Assistants (VCAs) may also be known as Patient Care Assistants (PCAs) or Animal Care Assistants (ACAs).