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Join us at London Vet Show 2017!
The College of Animal Welfare will be exhibiting at this year’s London Vet Show, from 16-17 November. If you are attending, come along to stand V14 and say hello! We will be on hand to discuss veterinary receptionist training, leadership and management, coaching and mentoring, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes for the veterinary profession, TP […]
Animals in War
“This monument is dedicated to all the animals that served and died alongside British and Allied forces in wars and campaigns throughout time.” Animals in War Memorial, London The British, Commonwealth and Allied forces enlisted many millions of animals to serve and often die alongside their armies. The following animals, among many others, were chosen […]
Think smart: Keep your night out running safely!
The facts speak for themselves: the more you drink, the more likely you are to do something risky or put yourself in dangerous situations. Nobody wants an otherwise fun night out ending with lost phones and money, fights or even a visit to A&E or the police station – make sure you’re following these steps […]
Remember, remember – pet safety this November!
Bonfire Night is fast approaching, but random explosions and flashing lights make the night stressful for some. It is estimated that 45 percent of dogs in the UK show signs of fear when they hear fireworks. Remember to look out for your pet in advance by… Knowing the signs of distress in your pet so you can comfort […]
October E&D Competition Winners Announced
Congratulations to Emma Judd, the winner of our October Equality and Diversity competition! During October, the College invited students and staff to submit a piece of work engaging with, or raising awareness of, World Food Day. World Food Day, celebrated on 16 October, is an annual worldwide day of action dedicated to tackling global hunger. The focus […]
TP Congress 2018 Open for Registration!
We are delighted to announce that TP Congress 2018 (19-20 March) is now open for registration! TP Congress, sponsored by VN Times, is a unique conference dedicated purely to supporting clinical coaches and those involved in veterinary nurse training. Running from 19-20 March 2018, this year’s congress is returning to the wonderful Whittlebury Hall Hotel and […]
“We’ve left feeling excited and inspired!” Careers With Animals Day is a massive hit with visitors!
Our annual Careers With Animals Day was the place to be on Saturday, as hundreds of people of all ages and backgrounds flocked to our centre in Tingley to find out more about how they could turn their dream of working with animals into a reality. With over 350 visitors dropping in to speak to exhibitors and […]
Lucy Aust wins free veterinary receptionist training place!
“The key to great customer service is a smile, a friendly face, an understanding voice, a shoulder to cry on, [and] always be[ing] there to help in any way.” – Lucy Aust, Towcester Vets The winner of our ‘fill in the blank’ competition, run over three days at the recent British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) Congress […]
World Food Day (16 October)
Today is World Food day! After a period of steady decline, global hunger levels have risen for the first time this century, now affecting 11 percent of the global population. The estimated number of undernourished people increased from 777 million in 2015 to 815 million in 2016.** Conflicts and climate related disasters stall food production and […]
Pet Obesity Awareness Day (11 October)
Today is National Pet Obesity Awareness Day (11 October)! Obesity in pets is becoming common place. The 2014 PDSA Animal Welfare report, estimates that one in three dogs, one in four cats and one in four rabbits in the UK are overweight or obese, and that the proportion of overweight pets will continue to grow. These finding […]