National Apprenticeship Week is back for another year! We started out this week at the Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair and we got to talk to so many people about apprenticeships. To keep the conversation going, we thought we’d round up some key resources on apprenticeships and why they’re a great option for further education! What […]
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National Apprenticeship Week 2023
New for 2023: Dog Grooming Open Day!
Do you want to work with dogs? Have you considered a career in dog grooming but don’t know where to start? We can help! Why not come along to our Dog Grooming Open Day on Saturday 18 February? We’ve got open days at both our Huntingdon and Leeds centres running from 10am-3pm that day; it’s […]
Careers With Animals Day is back!
That’s right, Careers With Animals Day has returned for another year! Do you want to work with animals or perhaps want some guidance on the different training options in the veterinary and animal industries? Join us on Saturday 4 March for a whole host of talks from an amazing range of speakers including Cats Protection, […]
Rabbits and Small Furries Congress is back by popular demand on Thursday 30 March 2023!
After a successful launch last year, Rabbits and Small Furries Congress returns to screens on Thursday 30 March with a fresh agenda to enjoy! If you want to know more, here’s what this years’ virtual congress has to offer: 7 hours of specially curated CPD all about the care of rabbits and small furries 5 […]
Rehab Congress is back this February, and tickets are on sale now!
Rehab Congress is back on Thursday 9 February 2023, and tickets are on sale now! Listen to valuable lectures about physiotherapy for the post-operative spinal patient, pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, how to manage canine osteoarthritis, orthoses in small animal practice, and much more, at our next virtual congress all about veterinary rehabilitation! With expert speakers […]
Our veterinary nurse training is expanding to new locations, and applications are open now!
In our biggest expansion of veterinary nurse training to date, this year we’re offering the option to study our Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing from FIVE new satellite centres, starting in 2023. Our equine veterinary nurse training is also expanding to TWO new satellite centres. Take a look if we’re coming to a place […]
The College of Animal Welfare Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted
The College of Animal Welfare has been rated as ‘Good’ across the board following its recent Ofsted inspection. The four day inspection from 5-8 July 2022 involved a team of inspectors assessing the College’s centres, distance learning school and work based learning programmes. The College was particularly praised for its high-quality learning resources, and its […]
Look out for your pets this spooky season with our Halloween Pet Safety Tips…
Whilst a night of spooky shenanigans is great fun for humans, Halloween can be a stressful time for pets. With more unfamiliar people knocking on the door, ghoulish decorations around the house and people dressing up in spooky costumes, pets could be left feeling unsettled. With the most spooktacular time of the year upon us, […]
It’s World Mental Health Day!
Today, Monday 10 October, is World Mental Health Day; our mental health has never been more important, especially with all of the events of the last few years. Not only are we supporting Young Minds #HelloYellow campaign, with bake sales taking place in centre and all staff and students encouraged to wear yellow to show […]
Start training as a veterinary nurse in 2023
Applications are open to study our Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing, with the next intake coming up in January! If you’ve always wanted to work with animals, now could be the perfect time to take a leap of faith and start working towards a job you’re really passionate about. During this course you’ll get […]