Friday 1st November 2019 was a fantastic evening full of sparkle and entertainment as The College of Animal Welfare hosted a black-tie charity ball in aid of the Get Jo Walking Rehabilitation Fund. Jo is currently trying to rebuild her life after suffering a spinal infarction (more commonly known as a spinal stroke), which has […]
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Glamourous charity ball a huge hit!
Clinical Coach Congress 2020 is open for registration!
Our annual Clinical Coach Congress, the UK’s largest conference dedicated solely to supporting clinical coaches and those involved in veterinary nurse training, is now open for 2020 registrations! Sponsored by Millpledge Veterinary and running from Monday 16-Tuesday 17 March 2020, this year’s congress is returning to the wonderful East of England Arena and Events Centre […]
CAW Goes Green for Dyslexia
In light of October being Dyslexia Awareness Month, staff at all five of our centres joined in by wearing green as a way of bringing our focus to raising awareness of Dyslexia and the additional challenges faced by those living with Dyslexia. Lecturers also took part by completing two exercises with their students to help […]
Government calls for views on mandatory cat microchipping
The government has launched a call for evidence on cat microchipping as part of plans that could help reunite lost cats with their owners, tackle pet theft and identify cats injured or killed on roads. The government is seeking to find out what the effect of mandatory cat microchipping would be on owners, rescue and […]
These 10 tips will help you stay safe as the clocks go back…
As the clocks go back and the nights draw in, we want to emphasise the importance of staying safe in the dark and ensuring you’re visible when you’re travelling at night. For veterinary nurses, SVNs and others working in the profession, this is especially important when you’re working night shifts in practice and need to […]
These 10 tips will help you stay safe as the clocks go back…
As the clocks go back and the nights draw in, we want to emphasise the importance of staying safe in the dark and ensuring you’re visible when you’re travelling at night. For veterinary nurses, SVNs and others working in the profession, this is especially important when you’re working night shifts in practice and need to […]
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Supporting Yourself and Others
Domestic violence affects millions of people, both women and men, of every race, religion, culture and status. On average, the police in England and Wales alone receive over 100 calls relating to domestic abuse every hour.* Read on to learn more about the signs of domestic abuse, including where to go for help if you […]
PDSA Pet First Aid Event
On the 31st October PDSA are working with the not-for-profit vet’s Animal Trust Limited to deliver a Pet First Aid event. Here at The College of Animal Welfare we are pleased to be supporting this public workshop by providing complimentary facilities at our Leeds centre, based in Morley. Starting at 10am the session is being delivered by Kylie, […]
Training as an SQP: FAQs
Following the launch of our VetSkill VTEC Level 4 Award for Animal Medicines Advisors (SQP – Companion Animal) qualification, you may have a number of questions about the role of an SQP and the training process. Here, we answer them… What is an SQP and what do they do? A Suitably Qualified Person (SQP) is […]
Why study the VetSkill Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal)?
Following the announcement of our move to awarding body VetSkill for all new companion animal diploma veterinary nursing students starting from January 2020, you may be wondering why you should study the new qualification. Here, we go through the many benefits of studying the VetSkill Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal): Employer-led learning […]