Dick White Academy

29/07/2026

I'm really enjoying the conversations I've been having with people who are interested in our new 26-hour Veterinary Nursing Apprenticeship Pilot. I've spoken to so many wonderful people who thought becoming a veterinary nurse wasn't possible because they couldn't find an apprenticeship.

A question I keep having to answer is- "but I need to find my own placement before I apply, right?"

No, you do not have to do this.

If you're successful, we'll match you with a paid Veterinary Nursing Apprenticeship in a participating inspiring vet care practice (in the Greater South Eastern Region)

The video answers the other two most common questions I'm being asked a lot:

Is this a genuine paid apprenticeship?
Will it lead to qualification as a Registered Veterinary Nurse?

If you've been thinking about becoming a veterinary nurse, scan the QR code to register your interest. Once you've registered, I'll be in touch to answer any questions and guide you through the application process.

Applications close on Friday 21 August.
I look forward to hearing from you soon❤️

22/07/2026

22/07/2026

The response to our new 26-hour Veterinary Nursing Apprenticeship Pilot has been incredible.

In under a week, we've heard from so many aspiring veterinary nurses who have told us they've been waiting years for an opportunity like this.

Those conversations have reinforced exactly why we wanted to explore a different approach.

Developed by Dick White Academy in partnership with inspiring vet care, this pilot initially starting in the Greater South East region is designed to explore whether a 26-hour working week can make veterinary nurse training more accessible, whilst maintaining the same professional standards and meeting both RCVS and apprenticeship requirements.

If you've ever thought, "I'd love to become a veterinary nurse, but I don't know if it's possible for me," we'd love you to take a look.

👉 Swipe through the slides to learn more.

📱 To find out more or apply, simply scan the QR code on the final slide.

And if you know someone who has always dreamed of becoming a veterinary nurse, please share this post. It could be the opportunity they've been waiting for.

16/07/2026

Still looking for a Veterinary Nursing Apprenticeship?

Something exciting is coming...

If you've been hoping to become a veterinary nurse but haven't yet found the right apprenticeship opportunity, we'd love you to keep an eye on our page over the coming weeks.

Please share to anyone you know who this could help❤️

📱 Scan the QR code to register your interest and be among the first to find out more.

09/06/2026

🎉 Ten years of DWA 🎉

What a wonderful day!

On Saturday, we celebrated DWA's 10th birthday surrounded by alumni, students, employers, family members, colleagues and friends.

There were speeches, laughter, cupcakes, prosecco, memories shared and new friendships made. Most importantly, there was an overwhelming sense of pride in what our learners have achieved over the last decade.

One of the highlights of the day was the RCVS Declaration Ceremony, where newly qualified veterinary nurses made their professional declaration in front of family, friends and colleagues. It was a truly special moment and there were more than a few happy tears in the room.

Throughout the day, guests added hearts to our Gratitude Tree, sharing what DWA has meant to them. Reading those messages was incredibly moving.

One simply said:
"Thank you for changing my daughter's life forever."

After ten years, there is no greater compliment.

To everyone who has been part of the DWA journey- learners, employers, clinical supervisors, alumni, staff, trustees and supporters - thank you.

Here's to the next ten years.😊

04/06/2026

How can you help student veterinary nurses revise effectively while balancing the demands of practice life?

Join us on Thursday 2 July at 1pm for Helping Students Revise: A CS's Toolkit - a practical CPD session packed with simple, evidence-based strategies to support learners' confidence, organisation, recall, and exam preparation.

We'll explore:
Common revision challenges
Techniques to improve retention and confidence
Ways to build learning into everyday clinical work
Practical support strategies that won't add to your workload

This session is ideal for clinical supervisors, mentors, and anyone involved in supporting student veterinary nurses.

With thanks to the Dick White Charitable Foundation, whose sponsorship enables us to offer this CPD free of charge.

To request a joining link, please email [email protected].

02/06/2026

We’re recruiting 😊

Dick White Academy is looking for a Veterinary Nursing Lecturer to join our team for 3 days per week.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting student veterinary nurses and who believes education should feel supportive, encouraging and genuinely human.

At DWA, kindness, support and resilience sit at the heart of everything we do, for learners and for one another as colleagues.

3 days per week (0.6 FTE)
Salary: £33,635 - £38,177 pro rata
Applications close: 11 June 2026
Interviews: 24 or 26 June 2026

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and safer recruitment, all appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

If you would like to find out more or request an application pack, please get in touch with Ali- [email protected]

27/05/2026

Help shape the future of veterinary nursing.

Dick White Academy (DWA) is currently exploring the development of a Level 5 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Practice Nurse), with a planned launch in January 2027.

Before we develop the programme, we want to hear from the profession.

We are inviting veterinary nurses, clinical supervisors, employers and practice teams to complete a short survey to help us understand what would make this qualification genuinely useful, relevant and achievable alongside practice life.

Takes around 10 minutes
Chance to win a £75 Amazon voucher
Survey closes: 11 June 2026

You can complete the survey using the link below or by scanning the QR code in the image.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/8bkAF0trh4

We would really appreciate you sharing this with colleagues and practice teams.

Thank you for supporting the future of veterinary nursing education ❤️

18/05/2026

The countdown is on… 😊
In just a few short weeks, we’ll be celebrating 10 years of Dick White Academy.

Over the last decade, DWA has grown from a small team with a big vision into a wonderful community of students, RVNs, lecturers, clinical supervisors, employers, alumni and friends, all connected by a shared passion for veterinary nursing.

As part of the celebrations, we’ll also be holding an RCVS Declaration Ceremony for RVNs who trained with us, recognising their hard work and welcoming them formally into the profession.

We’re so looking forward to bringing everyone together to celebrate this special milestone.

If you’ve been meaning to RSVP but haven’t got round to it yet, we would absolutely love to hear from you.

Kindness. Support. Resilience.

13/05/2026

From August 2026, eligible small and medium employers with learners aged under 25 will no longer pay apprenticeship co-investment fees for veterinary nurse apprenticeship training.

Alongside this, the Dick White Charitable Foundation has agreed to sponsor the RCVS and VetSkill registration fees for 15 practices entering training this year.

We know practices are under pressure, but we also know how important it is that future veterinary nurses continue to have opportunities to train and grow within the profession.

We do still have some places available within our September 2026 cohort.

For an informal chat, please contact [email protected]