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

Starting next week, during September, the RCVS Academy will be hosting four interactive one-hour Academy Live sessions o...
02/09/2026

Starting next week, during September, the RCVS Academy will be hosting four interactive one-hour Academy Live sessions on VN career progression, returning to practice, mentorship and welcoming returners, with opportunities to engage with peers and subject matter experts.
The first - Progressing your VN Career - is running on 9 September at 1pm, and is free to attend. You can register for a place here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/progressing-your-vn-career-with-the-rcvs-academy-tickets-1993913655418?aff=oddtdtcreator

Are you thinking about training as a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA)? Or perhaps you’re already working in practice and ...
02/09/2026

Are you thinking about training as a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA)? Or perhaps you’re already working in practice and looking to gain a formal veterinary care qualification? 👩‍⚕️

Join our free webinar and Q&A on Wednesday 16 September 2026 (6pm–7pm) to find out how to get started! During this session, we’ll guide you through our range of veterinary care courses, including:

✅ VetSkill Level 2 Certificate in Veterinary Care Support
✅ City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Care Assistants
✅ Veterinary Care Support Level 2 Apprenticeship
✅ VetSkill VTEC Level 2 Certificate in Assisting Veterinary Surgeons in Monitoring Anaesthetised and Sedated Companion Animals

Register here ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/482bdm5a

Whether you’re a head nurse, practice manager, or anyone who leads a team in veterinary practice, our Power Hour webinar...
02/09/2026

Whether you’re a head nurse, practice manager, or anyone who leads a team in veterinary practice, our Power Hour webinar series are back, and the next one is below:

📅 Emotional Intelligence for Leaders
🕒 Thursday 17 September, 10-11am
📍 Online

In this month’s Power Hour we will help to enhance your leadership impact by developing emotional intelligence and fostering empathy within your team.

What you’ll gain:
✔ Understanding and applying EQ in leadership.
✔ Practical exercises for empathy and self-awareness.
✔ The link between Effective leadership and staff retention.
✔ Increasing EQ in teams

Book a place at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-power-hour-emotional-intelligence-for-leaders-tickets-1838130751559?aff=oddtdtcreator

Don’t forget if you’re a CAW Clinical Supervisor, work within a CAW Approved Training Practice, or are a CAW Alumni, contact us for a discount code to book for just £10.

Congratulations to all our student veterinary nurses who took the August VetSkill OSCEs (practical exams) – we are delig...
01/09/2026

Congratulations to all our student veterinary nurses who took the August VetSkill OSCEs (practical exams) – we are delighted to announce that 100% of our students passed! 🎉

A huge well done to our learners on this fantastic achievement. Passing the OSCEs is an important milestone in veterinary nurse training and reflects a great deal of hard work and preparation.

We’d also like to thank our teaching and support teams, as well as the veterinary practices and clinical supervisors who support our students throughout their training.

Well done, everyone! 👏

Would you like to train as a veterinary nurse, but can’t find a veterinary practice to take you on? 👩‍⚕️ Our VetSkill Le...
01/09/2026

Would you like to train as a veterinary nurse, but can’t find a veterinary practice to take you on? 👩‍⚕️

Our VetSkill Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing programme for non-employed applicants is enrolling now, with intakes starting all year round! This three-year option could be a fantastic route if you’re struggling to find a student veterinary nurse position, or you’re looking for an alternative to university.

✅ Three-year programme that includes work placements in approved veterinary practices, which will be sourced for you by our placement team
✅ Day-release study (online or classroom-based options) when not on placement
✅ No prior veterinary experience is required to apply
✅ Delivered from centres in Bodmin, Chorleywood, Edinburgh, Guernsey, Horsham, Huntingdon, Leeds, North London, Solihull, Wigan, or Stoke-on-Trent
✅ Next start dates: January 2027, May 2027 and September 2027

Don’t miss the next intake - apply today at ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/yr2bzpny

Last call for applications to the 2026 Laura Turnbull Bursary… The Laura Turnbull Bursary, Created in memory of former C...
01/09/2026

Last call for applications to the 2026 Laura Turnbull Bursary… The Laura Turnbull Bursary, Created in memory of former CAW veterinary nursing student, Laura Turnbull, is a £1,000 bursary (jointly funded by the College and Laura’s family) to support research projects, community outreach, One Health projects or innovative approaches to animal welfare.

If you are a CAW veterinary nursing student or alumni and have a project idea that reflects compassion, dedication and a love for veterinary nursing, make sure you apply by the fast approaching deadline of 30 September 2026. The winner will be announced at the 2026 CAW Student Awards Ceremony.

Find out more and read Laura’s story here - https://www.caw.ac.uk/study-with-us/the-laura-turnbull-bursary/

25/08/2026

📢**Save the date** Our VCA Congress takes place on Wednesday 25 November 2026! VCA Congress is a one-day virtual event focused solely on roles within the veterinary care field, from the many different responsibilities to the challenges faced daily.

🙏You'll have the chance to network with fellow veterinary care assistants and connect with virtual exhibitors including Millpledge Veterinary , Pet Remedy , Sarah Brown Cards , Hill’s Pet Nutrition , Purina UK & Ireland , Vets for Pets , Vetlife , The College of Animal Welfare and CAW Business School . With thanks to this year’s sponsor VetSkill . What's more - you'll come away with 7 hours of evidenced CPD.

🐦Register before 2 October 2026 to take advantage of our discounted Early Bird rate.

🎫Book via this link: https://tinyurl.com/4vycfb5k

We are currently helping a business in Huntingdon to recruit four new apprentices: Two business administration apprentic...
25/08/2026

We are currently helping a business in Huntingdon to recruit four new apprentices: Two business administration apprentices and two customer service apprentices. More details, including how to apply and be found at https://www.caw.ac.uk/apprenticeship-vacancies/

Are you an RVN who wants to feel more confident advising pet owners on nutrition, weight management, and feeding plans? ...
24/08/2026

Are you an RVN who wants to feel more confident advising pet owners on nutrition, weight management, and feeding plans? 🐶🐱🐾

If you’d like to play a bigger role in diet and nutrition clinics but feel like you need more in-depth knowledge to back it up, the VetSkill Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Practice Nurse) can help you build that. Throughout this course, you’ll strengthen your understanding of:

✅ Nutritional needs for different life stages - from puppies to seniors
✅ Dietary support for a range of medical disorders
✅ How to assess a patient’s nutritional status and needs
✅ Creating and implementing tailored nutritional plans
✅ Obesity in companion animals: its causes, risks, and effective management

You’ll learn how to deliver clear, evidence-based advice to pet owners, engage them in their pet’s diet plans, and run consultations that really improve patient health and quality of life.

Find out more and apply here ⬇️ https://tinyurl.com/56v23dbc

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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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