Loneliness awareness week is a weeklong campaign that raises awareness about loneliness and encourages people to make connections. This week is a time to talk about something that many people experience but don’t always share – loneliness. Perhaps you’ve experienced loneliness yourself, or maybe you know someone who has. Let’s use this week to learn […]
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Loneliness Awareness Week: 9-15 June 2025
Is Dog Grooming a Creative Career? You Might Be Surprised
When people think about creative careers, roles like graphic design, illustration or photography often come to mind. Rarely do they consider dog grooming. But for those who enjoy working with their hands, have an eye for detail, and love dogs, dog grooming offers a surprising level of artistic expression – as well as a meaningful […]
From Passion to Profession: How Our Dog Grooming Courses Can Help You Become Your Own Boss
If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your love for dogs into a fulfilling and profitable career, it’s more achievable than you might think. Our City & Guilds accredited dog grooming courses have helped countless students go from aspiring groomers to successful dog grooming business owners – and you could be next. Real stories and real […]
Pride Month 2025
This Pride month we want to shine a spotlight on YOU and how we as The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) can support you. We want you to feel safe and comfortable being yourself while you’re a part of the CAW Family and that’s why we’ve put together our Pride Guide; it’s full of information […]
Is Dog Grooming the Career for You? 7 Signs You’d Be Great at It
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what it might be like to work with dogs every day, you’re not alone. Dog grooming is an increasingly popular career goal in the UK*, offering a mix of hands-on work, creativity, and the chance to make a real difference to dogs and their owners. But how do you […]
Celebrating the 500th CAW VetSkill Apprentice to Become an RVN!
We are thrilled to announce a major milestone for The College of Animal Welfare (CAW): our 500th VetSkill veterinary nurse apprentice has officially qualified and joined the ranks of Registered Veterinary Nurses! Huge congratulations go to Thomas Pocock, who has completed his apprenticeship and achieved his RVN status through our veterinary nursing programme. This is […]
What You’ll Learn in our Dog Grooming Courses: A Peek Inside the Grooming Salon
If you’ve ever thought about becoming a dog groomer, you’ve probably wondered what actually happens in a professional dog grooming course. What skills do you learn? How hands-on is the experience? Will it prepare you for the realities of the job? Whether you’re considering a career change, looking to start your own dog grooming business, […]
Trailblazer working with RCVS and IfATE to explore a new approach to the VN Apprenticeship
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE), with RCVS support, have clarified that the review by the Veterinary Nursing Trailblazer group, which is made up of representatives from employers, training providers, end-point assessment organisations, the RCVS and IfATE, is working on replacing the current Level 3 Veterinary Nurse Apprenticeship Standard with a new Standard […]
92% of Aspiring Veterinary Leaders Feel Underprepared: If you are one of them, we can help you!
Effective leadership in the veterinary sector has never been more crucial. However, recent research by the Veterinary Management Group (VMG) highlights a significant gap in leadership knowledge and skills among current and aspiring veterinary leaders. The research is based on 413 responses to a self-assessment tool accompanying the VMG’s Veterinary Leadership Standards Framework. These responses […]
What Is Evidence-Based Veterinary Nursing – and Why Every RVN Should Be Doing It
“Evidence-based veterinary nursing” is a phrase you’ve probably heard a lot in CPD sessions, journal articles, or team meetings. But what does it actually mean in the day-to-day life of a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)? More importantly, how can it shape the future of your veterinary nursing career? The answer isn’t just about research papers. […]