Career Progression at The College of Animal Welfare

We offer a range of courses and events that can support your professional development…

BSc (hons) veterinary nursing top-up degree

Are you a veterinary nurse who qualified via the diploma route? Have you considered topping up your qualification to a BSc Honours degree?

Whether you aim to pursue further postgraduate study, enter a profession like teaching, or simply enhance your nursing practice and career prospects, our BSc Honours Veterinary Nursing Top-Up Degree is for you.

This programme, delivered in partnership with Middlesex University, aims to give you the skills, experience and knowledge needed to enhance your veterinary career and continue your personal and professional development. With no campus attendance required and part or full time options available, you can study around your existing commitments. If you’d like to find out more about the programme, you can watch our recent webinar to hear from our programme lead and tutors, and some of our current students.

Apply to start in September

ILM Leadership and Management

It’s more important than ever to be able to lead your veterinary teams with care and confidence.

Perfect for current or aspiring head veterinary nurses and practice managers, our ILM leadership and management qualifications can give you the confidence and skills to take on a leadership role and tackle a range of management challenges, for example motivating your co-workers, managing stress levels in your team and dealing with difficult situations – all whilst boosting your career and salary prospects.

Explore our leadership and management courses

ILM Coaching and Mentoring

If you would like to help train the next generation of veterinary nurses as a clinical supervisor, our ILM Coaching & Mentoring qualifications can help you learn how to influence, guide and develop those around you, and help you nurture the skills needed to help others reach their full potential. What’s more – no college attendance is required as all learning is delivered virtually.

Explore our coaching and mentoring courses

Veterinary Care

If you’re a veterinary care professional looking for some formal training to develop in your career, we offer several veterinary care courses that can be studied alongside work in a veterinary practice.

You can start studying at any time. Plus – there are part and full time study options available and no college attendance is required, allowing you to complete a course around your existing commitments in just 12-18 months!

View our veterinary care courses

Veterinary Reception

If you’re working as a receptionist in a veterinary practice, our Level 2 Certificate for Veterinary Receptionists could be the perfect way for you to brush up on your professional knowledge and gain formal recognition of your expertise.

This course is tailored to the veterinary environment and will cover the key skills you need to provide an effective front-of-house service to veterinary clients. What’s more – online learning means you can study this qualification from anywhere in the UK or overseas, at a time and pace that is convenient to you!

Find out more about the course

Veterinary Congresses

Join us at one of our virtual congresses to listen to lectures, network, meet virtual exhibitors, advance your professional practice and achieve 7 hours of valuable CPD.

Explore our events