The College of Animal Welfare

23/06/2026

Are you a veterinary professional looking to grow into a confident, capable leader? 👩‍⚕️

Our new ILM Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management is designed to support you as you take on, or prepare for, a management role. Over just 12 weeks, you'll gain practical, real-world leadership skills that fit your job role and interests. 📈

✅ Study 100% online, with the option to attend live webinars
✅ Complete the course in just 12 weeks
✅ Gain a recognised, ILM accredited qualification
✅ Affordable at just £550 plus awarding body fees

Whether you’re newly promoted or simply exploring your leadership potential, this course can help you strengthen your skills and build confidence.

Enrol now to get started ⬇️

This 12 week course is ideal for those looking to increase their confidence in leading and managing a team, whilst gaining a formal ILM accredited qualification.

22/06/2026

Are you thinking about training as a dog groomer? 🐾

Join us on Sunday 19 July 2026 at our training centres in Huntingdon or Leeds and discover what a career in dog grooming could look like. You’ll have the chance to explore our facilities, meet some of our tutors, and learn more about the dog grooming courses we offer. You're welcome to drop in anytime between 10am and 12pm. ✅

For dog grooming employers, this is also a fantastic opportunity to learn how apprenticeship training could work for your business. Come and chat with us about how apprenticeships can support your team and help develop new talent. 🐶✂️

Please register to let us know you’ll be attending – we’d love to see you there!

Register for Huntingdon ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/mr2d6mku
Register for Leeds ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/4phfkjvh

CAW Open day registrations

19/06/2026

Congratulations to newly Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) Holly Hughes, who has earned the prestigious VetSkill OSCE Star Award after completing the Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing with us! 👩‍⚕️👏

The VetSkill OSCE Star Award is presented to learners who achieve a Pass grade in all 12 of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) stations, demonstrating a high level of professional excellence. 🏆

Alongside her veterinary nurse training, Holly has made a significant contribution to patient care, staff development and clinical practice within her veterinary hospital. 🌟

Read more about Holly's work here ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/5awwhpr7

18/06/2026

Have you hard about our Loans2Learn scheme? 💸

This personal loan option allows you to fully or partially cover your course fees*, making it easier than ever to start your learning journey. 🤩

Whether you're interested in studying veterinary nursing, animal care, dog grooming, leadership & management, or any of our other courses, you can spread the cost into affordable monthly payments over a period of up to five years.

Example repayment plans:
♦️City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants → just over £90/month over 2 years*
♦️City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Care Assistants → just under £80/month over 2 years*
♦️ILM Level 3 Award in Leadership & Management → just under £50/month over 1 year*

Find out more at ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/3h3w3tzf

*Please note the Learn2Loans scheme is only available to UK citizens who live in the UK and are aged 18 years or older. Awarding body fees such as registration and examination fees are payable separately. Example repayment plans provided are based on current UK course fees and interest rates.

17/06/2026

We are proud to celebrate a major milestone: Megan Larkin has become the 1000th CAW learner to achieve the VetSkill Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing - congratulations Megan! 🤩

Commenting on her achievement, Megan said: “I started this journey with the Level 2 VCA course and went on to complete my Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing. It has been one of the most challenging but rewarding experiences. I am very proud of everything I have achieved in the last few years and how far I’ve come!” 💬

“Thank you to CAW, my practice for being so supportive, my fellow cohort of SVN’s who have become lifelong friends, and to my amazing clinical coaches for believing in me every step of the way. They have all helped shape my journey and ignite my passion for veterinary nursing.” 👩‍⚕️

Reaching the 1000th milestone is a testament to the dedication of our learners, the commitment of our teaching staff, and the strong partnerships we have with practices and organisations. 🌟

Read more here ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/kwczc7s3

17/06/2026

🐾 Coming this July: Dog Grooming Awareness Month! 🐾

We're excited to launch our very first in July – a month-long campaign celebrating the dog grooming profession and the people who make it such a rewarding and important career! 🤩

Throughout July, we’ll be shining a spotlight on the vital role groomers play in supporting the health and wellbeing of dogs, as well as showcasing the career opportunities available within the profession. 🐶✂️

Whether you're a professional groomer, student, employer or dog owner, we invite you to get involved by sharing your experiences, celebrating your work, raising awareness of the importance of grooming and helping inspire the next generation of dog groomers. 🐩

Find out more and download our FREE resources to get started ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/3zrpj3vw

Our annual campaign showcasing dog grooming as a skilled and rewarding profession. Find our more!

17/06/2026

VCA Placement Opportunity (Diss, Norfolk) - Cherry Tree Vets are on the hunt for a veterinary care assistant/kennel hand to join their team on a voluntary basis. This is a perfect placement opportunity for veterinary care assistant students! You would ideally be available Tuesdays and Wednesdays 8.30-6.30pm, with the potential for more hours if wanted. The role will involve cleaning, helping in the clinical wards, surgery and prep areas, helping to restrain and medicate animals, assist nurses with running lab tests and administration tasks. A perfect entry level position to step into the veterinary world. Find out more at https://www.caw.ac.uk/jobs/28853/

17/06/2026

Do tubes, lines and drains get you in a tangle? You are not alone! 😰

As nurses, we are often expected to be familiar and confident with multiple different placement and management techniques which can be overwhelming!

Our short video presentation aims to provide you with practical tips to help you feel more confident.

On completion you will receive a certificate and earn 1 hour of CPD. why not enrol today and complete at a time convenient to you?

Further details and registration: https://www.caw.ac.uk/mooc/?cid=270

16/06/2026

Are you a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) or Veterinary Surgeon (MRCVS) thinking about taking your experience into the classroom? 👩‍🏫

Whether you’re already mentoring students in practice or just curious about what a teaching role could look like, our guide all about how to become a Veterinary Nursing Lecturer is here to help. This easy-to-follow resource walks you through everything you need to know about making the transition from practice to teaching, including:

✅ What qualifications and experience you’ll need
✅ What the role involves day to day
✅ Insights from current lecturers
✅ How to get started – even if you’ve never taught before

Whether you’re a Registered Veterinary Nurse or a veterinary surgeon, this guide is packed with practical advice to help you explore a career path in education. 📚

Download the guide here ⬇️

Thinking about becoming a veterinary nursing lecturer? Get our free guide packed with tips, requirements, and real-world advice for RVNs and vets.

16/06/2026

Can you become a veterinary nurse as a career change? 👩‍⚕️

Veterinary nursing is a profession that people enter at many different stages of their careers. Some students begin their veterinary nurse training straight after finishing school, while others decide to retrain after spending years in completely different industries. 🐾

Whether you currently work in an office, retail, healthcare, education or another field, changing careers to veterinary nursing is a realistic possibility. If you’re considering a career change, understanding how veterinary nurse training works can help you decide whether this path could be right for you. ✅

Read more here ⬇️

Thinking about changing careers to veterinary nursing? Discover how people retrain as vet nurses, what qualifications are needed and whether it’s the right move for you.