The College of Animal Welfare

The College of Animal Welfare www.caw.ac.uk - The College of Animal Welfare! We have been teaching Veterinary Nursing, Animal Care Address details can be found below.

The official CAW page.
'Like' this page to keep up-to-date with all College and veterinary news. We have seven centres around the UK - Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Leeds, Wigan, Solihull, County Durham and Edinburgh. About CAW:
The College of Animal Welfare was established in 1989 to further animal welfare through education and training. The College has a well earned reputation for exce

llence, delivering quality training and education, and has a history of being pioneers with a number of unique achievements that have created new opportunities for learning. Today the college is an independent ‘not for profit’ organisation specialising in veterinary nurse and animal care training and operates from six training centres in the UK:

Huntingdon centre - Headland House, Chord Business Park, London Road, Godmancheste, Cambs PE29 2BQ

North London Centre - Building 4, North London Business Park, Oakleigh Road South, New Southgate, London N11 1GN

Leeds centre - Mypetstop Pet Resort and Care Centre, Topcliffe Close, Capitol Park, Tingley, West Yorkshire WF3 1BU

Edinburgh centre - 9 South Gyle Crescent, South Gyle, Edinburgh EH12 9EB

Wigan Centre - Skills Centre, Prescott Street, Wigan, WN6 7DD

Solihull - Willows Veterinary Centre, Highlands Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4NH

County Durham - Wear Referrals, Bradbury, County Durham, TS21 2ES, UK

As part of National Volunteer Week, today we’re sharing Gemma’s volunteering story 💙Alongside her role as a Client Advis...
01/06/2026

As part of National Volunteer Week, today we’re sharing Gemma’s volunteering story 💙

Alongside her role as a Client Advisor, Gemma volunteers with the Blue Cross Pet Loss Support service, offering emotional support and a listening ear to people going through the loss of a beloved pet. Losing a pet can be incredibly difficult, and the compassion shown by volunteers like Gemma makes a real difference to those navigating grief and loss.

Read about Gemma’s experience of volunteering for the pet bereavement service here - https://www.caw.ac.uk/eandd/volunteer-blog-blue-cross-pet-loss-support/

💙 It’s National Volunteer Week! 💙This week, we’re celebrating the incredible impact volunteers make in our communities e...
01/06/2026

💙 It’s National Volunteer Week! 💙

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible impact volunteers make in our communities every single day. From supporting local charities to helping animals, young people, and community groups, volunteering makes a real difference.

Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing stories from members of our staff team who generously give their time to volunteer alongside their roles at CAW. We’re proud to highlight the inspiring work they do and the positive impact.

Volunteering is a great way to support others, learn new skills, build confidence, and connect with your community. Whether you can give an hour a week or more, every contribution matters.
Stay tuned for our staff stories this week and perhaps they’ll inspire you to get involved too! 🙌

🌈 June is Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️This Pride Month, we’re celebrating inclusion, individuality, and the importance of crea...
01/06/2026

🌈 June is Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
This Pride Month, we’re celebrating inclusion, individuality, and the importance of creating a safe and supportive community for everyone.
Our infamous Pride Guide has been put together to help students and staff learn more about Pride and LGBTQ+ inclusion. Inside, you’ll find information on Pride flags, key LGBTQ+ terms, a guide to pronouns, allyship, and a range of support and resources available both within CAW and beyond.
Download the Pride Guide using the link below and explore the resources available to support and celebrate our LGBTQ+ community this month and beyond.
https://www.caw.ac.uk/eandd/celebrating-pride-month-2026/

29/05/2026

Good luck to our veterinary nursing students who sat the May 2026 VetSkill OSCEs and are awaiting their results. The results have been released early and will be emailed to your CAW email address at 1.30pm today. 🍀🍀🍀

Apprenticeships are changing - but what does that actually mean for employers?Join one of our two forthcoming employer-f...
27/05/2026

Apprenticeships are changing - but what does that actually mean for employers?

Join one of our two forthcoming employer-focussed webinars to hear about changes to apprenticeship funding that may affect your business:
• Monday 8 June, 7-8pm
• Tuesday 9 June, 2-3pm

Following an initial discussion around funding changes, there will be breakout rooms to bring you further news on apprenticeships specific to your business/sector.

SPOILER ALERT FOR VETERINARY PRACTICE EMPLOYERS: In addition to funding changes, there are some radical and significant changes coming to the veterinary nurse apprenticeship soon that we will share during these webinars – you don’t want to miss this!

📅 Find out more and register here:
https://www.caw.ac.uk/caw-news/apprenticeship-changes-the-good-the-bad-and-what-that-means-for-you-as-an-employer/

The countdown is on, and Dog Grooming Congress 2026 is almost here! Join us on Sunday 14th June 2026 at our Huntingdon c...
26/05/2026

The countdown is on, and Dog Grooming Congress 2026 is almost here!

Join us on Sunday 14th June 2026 at our Huntingdon centre and make sure to visit our fantastic exhibitors throughout the day!

We’re delighted to welcome an incredible line-up of industry names, including our event sponsor Simpsons Grooming Supplies, alongside Clipit Grooming, Total Grooming Magazine, Tellington TTouch®, Xtra Dog, Pet Passion To Profit, CAW Grooming School, WildWash, Colin Taylor Products, The Scissor Boutique, PetBookr, Dog Groomer Jobs, and Groomers.

It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with leading companies, discover quality products, ask questions, and pick up valuable tips to take back to your salon - all under one roof.

🎟 Tickets: £65
🎟️ CAW dog grooming students & alumni tickets: £35 (contact us for your discount code)
🎟️ Dog grooming students from other training providers: £40 (contact us for your discount code)

Book your place today at ➡ https://tinyurl.com/2kejr67c

Are you looking to study an animal care qualification with us? Come along to our webinar on Tuesday 9 June 2026 from 6pm...
26/05/2026

Are you looking to study an animal care qualification with us? Come along to our webinar on Tuesday 9 June 2026 from 6pm-7pm to find out how! 🐶🐱🐾

We will be taking an in depth look at the City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care and City & Guilds Level 3 Animal Management programmes. This session is your chance to:

✅ Hear from our Head of Animal Care
✅ Learn more about course content and delivery
✅ Explore entry requirements, fees, and funding
✅ Ask any questions you have about studying with us

Whether you’re a school leaver, considering a career change, currently unemployed, or looking to progress in your existing animal care role, this webinar will give you all the insights you need about our City & Guilds online animal care qualifications.

Register now, it's FREE ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/msfwadfz

Reminder: Become a Training Practice (TP) for FREE During Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month 2026 🤩This month, we’re off...
22/05/2026

Reminder: Become a Training Practice (TP) for FREE During Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month 2026 🤩

This month, we’re offering veterinary practices the opportunity to become a Training Practice (TP) with us - completely free of charge! Practices that sign up between 1st-31st May 2026 will receive access to our complete TP service for one year at no cost, including:

✅ TP set-up and approval support
✅ Access to free clinical supervisor training
✅ Free student recruitment support where applicable
✅ Use of our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), eLibrary and clinical supervisor forum
✅ Access to discounted CPD

If your practice has been thinking about training a veterinary nurse for the first time, now is the perfect time to get started. To sign up, please contact us to request an application form. To qualify for the promotion, completed applications must be returned by 31st May 2026.

Find out more and request an application form here ➡ https://tinyurl.com/3zd9u6yf

Veterinary nursing is a career full of opportunity. 👩‍⚕️After qualifying, veterinary nurses can explore a wide range of ...
21/05/2026

Veterinary nursing is a career full of opportunity. 👩‍⚕️

After qualifying, veterinary nurses can explore a wide range of career paths. Some nurses decide to specialise clinically, becoming experts in areas like anaesthesia, emergency care, or feline medicine. Others move into education, supporting and mentoring the next generation of nurses. For those with leadership ambitions, roles like Head Nurse or Practice Manager offer the chance to shape teams and drive practice success. 🚀

There are also exciting opportunities beyond clinical practice, including research, charity work, pharmaceuticals, and global animal health initiatives. Whatever direction you choose, veterinary nursing offers the chance to grow, lead, and make a lasting difference. 💚

Discover more about the possibilities on our blog ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/3pvhydpu

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The College Of Animal Welfare/Administration Centre
Godmanchester
PE292BQ

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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