Please note our Clinical Supervisor training is now available. Our clinical supervisor training sessions are offered to those who meet the below criteria and can be undertaken in the form of an attended day course at one of our centres or an online training course; both of which are offered free of charge. In order […]
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Clinical Supervisor training now available
Excel in the horse care industry with an equine apprenticeship
Whether you’re looking to begin an exciting career in horse care, or have been working in the equine industry for some time, our equine apprenticeships can help you reach your career goals: Equine Groom (Level 2 Apprenticeship) Suitable for those who are new to the equine industry. Undertaking this apprenticeship will allow you to earn whilst you […]
How to Find an Apprenticeship Working with Horses
If you’re interested in undertaking an equine apprenticeship with us, you need to be living and working in England in a suitable equine environment (such as a riding school, horse charity or racing yard), within a 90 minute radius of our Huntingdon centre. Working in the equine industry is a popular choice for many, meaning […]
What Makes a Good Head Veterinary Nurse in 2025?
Whether you’ve recently landed a big promotion to Head Veterinary Nurse, have been in the position for years, or are aiming to move into such a role in the future; you have probably asked yourself at some point: what makes a good Head Veterinary Nurse? To answer that question, we need to look at what […]
Veterinary Nursing – City and Guilds FAQs
Following City & Guilds’ decision to withdraw veterinary nursing from its portfolio of qualifications*, we have issued a statement and answered a number of questions you may have about what this means for veterinary nurse training: Does this decision by City and Guilds (C&G) mean that training for Veterinary Nursing will be stopped? No, it […]
Veterinary Nursing – City and Guilds Update
Following City and Guilds (C&G) announcement of their intention to no longer offer their Level 3 Veterinary Nursing qualification The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) would like to provide reassurance to employers and students. From the 1st January 2020 we made the decision to move to the VetSkill Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing for […]
Careers Event for Animal Lovers Returns to Cambridgeshire for 2020
Careers with Animals Day, the Cambridgeshire careers event specifically aimed at those wanting to work with animals, will be held at our Huntingdon centre on Saturday 28 March 2020 from 10am-2pm. The event is free for anyone to attend and provides the opportunity to speak to a number of local and national exhibitors from across […]
Book Clinical Coach Congress 2020 at early bird rates before it’s too late!
The deadline to book onto Clinical Coach Congress 2020 with an early bird discount is fast approaching (31 January 2020). This year’s event, sponsored by Millpledge Veterinary, is returning to the wonderful East of England Arena and Events Centre in Peterborough, and will include lectures on exam techniques, common OSCE mistakes, building strong coach and […]
Becoming a Clinical Supervisor FAQs
Beside every great veterinary nurse is a great clinical supervisor (formerly known as clinical coach), who supported them through their formal training and helped them develop their practical skills in practice. If you’re passionate about veterinary nursing and keen to help others flourish in the industry, you may have considered becoming a clinical supervisor before […]
Save the Date for Head Nurse Congress 2020
We’re pleased to say that dates have been confirmed for our annual Head Nurse Congress event. The 2020 congress will be taking place on Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 May, following popular demand for a weekday event as opposed to the usual weekend congress. Head Nurse Congress, sponsored by Veterinary Management Group (VMG), is returning […]