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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 […]

07/11/2017

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 […]

03/11/2017

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 […]

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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 […]

23/10/2017

TP Congress 2018 Open for Registration!

The College of Animal Welfare is delighted to announce that TP Congress 2018 (19-20 March) is now open for registration! TP Congress, sponsored by VN Times, is a unique conferenced 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 […]

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“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 […]

17/10/2017

“We’ve left feeling excited and inspired!” Careers With Animals Day is a massive hit with visitors!

The College of Animal Welfare’s annual Careers With Animals Day was the place to be on Saturday 14 October, as hundreds of people of all ages and backgrounds flocked to the College’s centre in Tingley to find out more about how they could turn their dream of working with animals into a reality. With over […]

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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 […]

16/10/2017

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 The College of Animal Welfare’s ‘fill in the blank’ competition, run over three days at the recent British […]

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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 […]