Press release: New Dog Grooming Awareness Month campaign to launch in July

The College of Animal Welfare is set to launch a new annual campaign celebrating the dog grooming profession this July. Dog Grooming Awareness Month (DGAM) aims to shine a spotlight on the vital role dog groomers play in supporting the health, comfort and wellbeing of dogs, as well as raise awareness of the training and […]

Press Release: Student VNs Issued with VR Headsets for Practical Skills Training

The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) is proud to announce the latest phase in its Virtual Reality (VR) project. From 2026, all new veterinary nursing students are being provided with a VR headset, on free loan, for the duration of their studies.   The VR headsets enable veterinary nursing students to access CAW’s existing bespoke virtual reality software, which is designed to support both OSCE preparation for both small animal and equine student […]

‘Independents’ Day Offer: 25% off Virtual Congresses for Independent Veterinary Practices

This Independence Day, we’re shining a spotlight on the spirit of independence within the veterinary profession. On Saturday 4 July only, independent veterinary practices can access 25% off any of our  2026 Virtual One Day Congresses. If you’re part of an independent practice, we’d love to support your team’s professional development.  What You’ll Gain  Our Virtual One Day Congresses are built with busy veterinary professionals in mind:  Listen to lectures from a range of speakers who will be […]

New for 2026: Join us for Senior Pets Congress – Wednesday 3 June 2026!

We’re thrilled to introduce a brand‑new addition to our 2026 congress calendar — the Senior Pets Congress, taking place on Wednesday 3 June 2026 as a one‑day virtual event offering 7 hours of evidenced CPD Kindly sponsored by Canine Arthritis Management (CAM), this event has been created especially for veterinary professionals who want to build […]

CAW Students’ Programme Choices Reduce Carbon Emissions and Saves Them Money!

The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) is proud to announce significant strides in environmental sustainability, having saved nearly 130 tonnes in carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions during 2025 through students choosing programmes that utilise innovative Live Online learning over traditional face-to-face classroom attendance.  In addition to the environmental benefits, students are also making their own financial […]

Middlesex VN Degree Ranked Best in UK – Two Years Running!

For the second year running the Middlesex University/The College of Animal Welfare collaborative BSc (Hons) Degree in Veterinary Nursing has been ranked Number One in the UK in the 2025 National Student Survey (NSS) results. This amazing achievement is a glowing endorsement of the programmes’ continuing commitment to academic excellence, student support, and the preparation […]

BVNA opens applications for RVN and SVN seats on BVNA Council

The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) is calling on its RVN and SVN members to apply to join its Council. The application window is now open, with a deadline of Saturday 31 May 2025. Becoming a BVNA Council member is a fantastic opportunity to represent and champion the veterinary nursing profession. Shaping the future of […]

VetSkill announces the ‘VetSkill OSCE Star’ award in celebration of learner success

VetSkill recently shared news of their ‘VetSkill OSCE Star’ award, created in recognition of learners who have achieved a Pass grade in all 12 OSCE tasks for the VetSkill VTEC Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal / Equine) and VetSkill Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal / Equine).   What are OSCEs?  […]

CAW celebrate its first learners to complete veterinary nurse training at Guernsey satellite centre

The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) is celebrating the success of its first two students, Lianne Abel and Sammie Roberts, to qualify as Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) through the College’s satellite training centre based inside the GSPCA in Guernsey. The programme, delivered by CAW, combines remote lessons, in-centre practical skills training, and cutting-edge virtual reality […]

Top-Up Degree for Registered Veterinary Nurses Undergoes Successful Revalidation

The College of Animal Welfare’s BSc Honours Veterinary Nursing Top-Up Degree, delivered in partnership with Middlesex University, has recently undergone a successful revalidation process and is now open for applications to start in September 2024. The robust revalidation involved a consultation with current, former and prospective students on planned changes to the BSc programme. Respondents […]