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Keep your pets safe this winter!
Brrrrr, its cold outside! As winter approaches and temperatures drop, it’s more important than ever that we’re looking out for our pets. Wrap up warm! Falling temperatures can be a serious hazard for pets – especially those who aren’t built to withstand the cold. Although frostbite and hypothermia is relatively uncommon, it can still happen! […]
World Aids Day 2017 (1 December) #EndIt
Today is World Aids Day! World Aids Day is a national awareness day dedicated to highlighting the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection, and mourning those who have died of the disease. This year has seen the first significant reduction in HIV diagnosis for gay men in London. This is due to […]
In the spotlight: Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming
In August 2017, the City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Introductory Dog Grooming was discontinued for new registrations, being replaced by the Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming. The new programme has become the only City & Guilds recognised dog grooming qualification available at this level. This naturally begs the question: what do we […]
Grow your team with an animal care apprentice!
If you’re looking to expand your team and take your business to the next level, there’s no better way to do so than investing in an Animal Care Apprentice! With the National Minimum Wage for Apprentices being just £3.50 per hour, it really is an affordable way to take on new staff whilst providing valuable experience and a training […]
Back by popular demand – Head Nurse Congress 2018!
We are delighted to announce that Head Nurse Congress, sponsored by the Veterinary Practice Management Association (VPMA), is back from 19-20 May 2018! Returning to the wonderful Whittlebury Hall Hotel and Spa in Northamptonshire, this year’s congress includes lectures on staff well-being, recruitment, managing difficult situations, leadership and coaching skills, Neuro-Linguistic Programming – and much more! […]
New DNA Testing Schemes for Schnauzers and Rhodesian Ridgebacks
The Kennel Club has approved two new official DNA testing schemes: For dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a heart condition that results in inefficient pumping of the blood, in Schnauzers, For juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) in Rhodesian Ridgebacks A list of laboratories the Kennel Club is able to record results from, and which labs will send results […]
CAW Festive Employers Evening: Thursday 7 December, 6-9pm!
Calling all employers! We are delighted to invite you to join us on Thursday 7 December at our Huntingdon centre (6-9pm), to make new connections, share some Christmas spirit and expand your network over cheese, wine and mince pies! What’s more – the event will present the ideal opportunity to pick the brains of the […]
Virtual Open Day: Find out everything you need to know about training as a dog groomer!
Join us on Facebook and find out everything you need to know about training as a dog groomer during our Virtual Open Day (28 November, 11am-2pm)! Whether you are looking to start out on the road to a successful career in dog grooming, already working in industry, or looking to gain the skills to change career – undertaking […]
Black Friday 2017: Get 30% off any CPD course!
We are delighted to announce we will be offering 30% off any of our CPD courses on Friday 24 November! To take advantage of this fantastic offer, simply enter the code BLACKFRIDAY17 on checkout for any booking made via our online booking system!* This code can be used as many times as you like for the […]
Scottish government refuses to ban the use of electric shock collars on dogs
The Scottish Government has announced its intention to continue to allow the sale and use of electric shock training collars on dogs, despite the UK’s largest organisation dedicated to dog health and welfare, the Kennel Club, and the Scottish Kennel Club presenting overwhelming evidence supporting a total ban on the cruel training devices. The Kennel […]