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675                                <img width="580" height="283" src="https://www.caw.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/How-to-Become-a-VCA.png" class="attachment- size- wp-post-image" alt="How to Become a VCA" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.caw.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/How-to-Become-a-VCA.png 580w, https://www.caw.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/How-to-Become-a-VCA-380x185.png 380w" sizes="(max-width: 580px) 100v
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676                        
677                        <h2>How to become a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA)</h2>
678
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680                            <p>If you’re interested in working with animals and would like to be part of a veterinary team, becoming a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) could be a career path to consider. Veterinary Care Assistants – also known as a Patient Care Assistants (PCA) or Animal Nursing Assistants (ANA) – support veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and other [&hellip;]</p>
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704                                            <a href="https://www.caw.ac.uk/caw-news/what-does-a-veterinary-care-assistant-vca-do/" id="post-29811" class="post-29811 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-caw-news tag-animal-nursing-assistants tag-patient-care-assistants tag-veterinary-care tag-veterinary-care-assistants">
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709                        <h2>What does a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) do?</h2>
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712                            <p>Veterinary Care Assistants (VCAs) – also known as Patient Care Assistants (PCAs) or Animal Nursing Assistants (ANAs) – work as part of the veterinary team, providing support with the care of animals as well as a range of practical tasks within the practice. It can be a varied role and one that is important to [&hellip;]</p>
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726                        
727                        <h2>Starting a New College Course? Tips for Settling In and Feeling Included (National Inclusion Week 2026)</h2>
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730                            <p>Starting a new course can bring a lot of change at once. There are new people to meet, different routines to get used to and plenty of information to take in. While some students settle in quickly, for others it can take a little longer to feel comfortable and part of their new college community. [&hellip;]</p>
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738
739                
740                                            <a href="https://www.caw.ac.uk/caw-news/student-veterinary-nursing-congress-returns-in-january-2027/" id="post-29767" class="post-29767 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-caw-news category-caw-student-news tag-student-veterinary-nurse tag-svn tag-svn-congress tag-vca tag-veterinary-care">
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744                        
745                        <h2>Student Veterinary Nursing Congress returns in January 2027</h2>
746
747                        <div class="entry-content">
748                            <p>We’re pleased to announce that Student Veterinary Nursing Congress is back by popular demand and will be taking place on Monday 25 January 2027.&nbsp; Student Veterinary Nursing (SVN) Congress is a free, virtual event specifically for veterinary nursing students. With its comprehensive programme, esteemed speakers, and the convenience of a virtual format, this congress provides an [&hellip;]</p>
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762                        
763                        <h2>100% of CAW Veterinary Nursing Students Pass August 2026 OSCEs</h2>
764
765                        <div class="entry-content">
766                            <p>We’re delighted to share that all of our student veterinary nurses who took the August 2026 VetSkill OSCEs (practical exams) passed their exams!  OSCEs are an important part of veterinary nurse training, giving students the opportunity to demonstrate the practical skills and knowledge they have developed throughout their studies and time in veterinary practice.  This fantastic result reflects the hard work and commitment shown [&hellip;]</p>
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775                
776                                            <a href="https://www.caw.ac.uk/caw-news/how-to-support-first-time-managers-in-veterinary-practice/" id="post-28275" class="post-28275 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-caw-news tag-head-veterinary-nurses tag-management tag-practice-managers tag-veterinary-practice-development tag-veterinary-practice-management">
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780                        
781                        <h2>How to Support First-Time Managers in Veterinary Practice</h2>
782
783                        <div class="entry-content">
784                            <p>In the day-to-day life of a veterinary practice, leadership often emerges where it’s needed but not always where it was planned. Sometimes it happens gradually &#8211; an experienced RVN starts coordinating the rota, a veterinary surgeon begins mentoring newer colleagues, or a receptionist naturally becomes the go-to person on the front desk. Other times, it’s [&hellip;]</p>
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799                                            <a href="https://www.caw.ac.uk/caw-news/is-a-career-as-a-veterinary-care-assistant-right-for-you/" id="post-28651" class="post-28651 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-caw-news tag-animal-care-assistants tag-patient-care-assistant tag-patient-care-assistants tag-veterinary-care tag-veterinary-care-assistant tag-veterinary-care-assistants tag-veterinary-careers tag-veterinary-practice">
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803                        
804                        <h2>Is a Career as a Veterinary Care Assistant Right for You?</h2>
805
806                        <div class="entry-content">
807                            <p>If you enjoy working with animals, a career in a veterinary practice can be a very appealing option. Before taking the next step, it’s helpful to consider whether a role as a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) aligns with your interests and goals. It can be a rewarding and fulfilling career, offering the opportunity to support [&hellip;]</p>
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811                            <p><!--By <span class="author">Amber Tennant</span>, --><span class="date">11/08/2026</span></p>
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816                
817                                            <a href="https://www.caw.ac.uk/caw-news/school-leaver-and-want-to-be-a-veterinary-nurse/" id="post-28492" class="post-28492 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-caw-news tag-student-veterinary-nurse tag-veterinary-nurse tag-veterinary-nurse-training tag-veterinary-nursing tag-veterinary-nursing-courses">
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821                        
822                        <h2>I’m a School Leaver and Want to Be a Veterinary Nurse – What Do I Do Next?</h2>
823
824                        <div class="entry-content">
825                            <p>Leaving school is the beginning of an exciting new chapter, and if you already know you want to work as a veterinary nurse, you’re in a great position to start building towards that goal. The good news is that there are clear and achievable pathways into the veterinary nursing profession. Many people begin their journey [&hellip;]</p>
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829                            <p><!--By <span class="author">Amber Tennant</span>, --><span class="date">07/08/2026</span></p>
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835                                            <a href="https://www.caw.ac.uk/caw-news/recruit-an-animal-care-apprentice-anytime-and-anywhere-in-england/" id="post-28200" class="post-28200 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-caw-news">
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839                        
840                        <h2>Recruit an Animal Care Apprentice – Anytime and Anywhere in England</h2>
841
842                        <div class="entry-content">
843                            <p>In animal care businesses, no two workplaces are the same &#8211; and neither are their staffing needs. That’s why The College of Animal Welfare offers animal care apprenticeships across the whole of England that can be started at any time, with no requirement for physical college attendance. No matter where your business is located — [&hellip;]</p>
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