Dick White Academy

09/12/2025

So happy to be running this CPD for clinical supervisors, feedback from previous days stated that "100% of attendees would modify their student preparation for OSCEs"

Places are limited. Email ali.heywood@dickwhiteacademy.ac.uk for more information.

04/12/2025

📣 Student Veterinary Nurse Opportunity- Enfield, North London

We’ve been contacted by a lovely first-opinion practice in Enfield who are looking to take on a Student Veterinary Nurse for the DWA Level 3 Veterinary Nurse Apprenticeship.

Training places are incredibly limited at the moment, so it’s always a privilege to support a practice that is investing in growing the next generation of RVNs.

If you:
• dream of becoming a veterinary nurse
• are eligible for the L3 apprenticeship
• and can travel to Enfield

…we would love to hear from you.

👉 Please email your CV to ali.heywood@dickwhiteacademy.ac.uk
We will be shortlisting and passing suitable applicants to the practice.

03/12/2025

🔍 Important OSCE update

We have a few places left on our popular OSCE prep day.

🗓️ Student OSCE Practice Day- Thursday 15th January 2026
A full day of guided, hands-on task practice to build confidence before the exam. Work with our staff who are all trained and current OSCE examiners.

💷 £100 per day, with a 10% discount for DWA students and affiliated practices.

📩 To book your place, email: ali.heywood@dickwhiteacademy.ac.uk

Let’s make sure everyone feels confident, prepared, and supported. ✅

07/10/2025

26/09/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring! Part-Time Veterinary Nursing Lecturer 🌟

We don’t often recruit, so this is a rare opportunity to join the small, supportive team at Dick White Academy in Cambridgeshire. One of our colleagues is emigrating, and we’re excited to welcome someone new to help us continue shaping the next generation of veterinary nurses.

📍 Role: Part-Time Lecturer in Veterinary Nursing
💷 Salary: £33,635 – £38,177 pro rata (depending on experience)
⏰ Hours: Part-time (to be agreed)
📚 Location: Dick White Academy, Cambridgeshire

Why join us?
✨ Be part of a friendly, independent training provider with a gold-standard reputation
✨ Enjoy small-group teaching in a supportive, student-centred environment
✨ Work in a team where kindness, flexibility, and wellbeing truly matter

🔒 The successful applicant will be required to undergo a DBS check.
📘 Safeguarding training will be provided and must be completed before starting employment.

📩 To request an application form or find out more, please contact us at: [insert email/phone]

🗓️ Closing date for applications: Wednesday 8th October 2025
🗓️ Interviews will be held: Monday 13th October (AM) or Friday 17th October (AM)

For more info or an application pack please contact Ali.heywood@dickwhiteacademy.ac.uk

16/09/2025

Practice, practice, practice. That's how we ensure a 100% OSCE pass rate, year after year.
Following on from our sold out OSCE practice day in June. We are delighted to say that we will be holding another one!

🗓️ Student OSCE Practice Day- Thursday 15th January 2026
A full day of guided, hands-on task practice to build confidence before the exam

💷 £100 per day, with a 10% discount for DWA students and affiliated practices.

📩 To book your place, email: ali.heywood@dickwhiteacademy.ac.uk

Let’s make sure everyone feels confident, prepared, and supported. ✅

08/09/2025

Online- Friday 26th September 2025 @ 2pm
CPD Session: Setting Students Up for Success

Help kickstart your student's veterinary nursing journey with clarity and confidence! This session covers course structure, expectations, revision, exams, reporting, and the support available to help every student succeed. Perfect for clinical supervisors, and employers.

Due to this event being sponsored by the Dick White Charitable Foundation, there is no fee to attend
Email- kriss.graham@dickwhiteacademy.ac.uk for the joining link

18/07/2025

Had such a lovely visit to Patch and Purr Vets in Clavering today, a gorgeous new independent practice with a real sense of care at its heart.

What made it even more special was seeing Chloe, one of our former students from Dick White Academy, now thriving as their Lead Nurse 💚

There’s something truly wonderful about seeing the next generation of vet nurses growing into roles where they make such a difference, with kindness, confidence, and calm.

So proud of you, Chloe, and wishing the whole team at Patch and Purr every success 🐾✨

13/06/2025

Coastal Veterinary Group – what a fantastic team! 💚

It was such a joy to catch up with Amy and Rachel, both of whom I had the pleasure of training during their student nurse journeys. Seeing them now as confident, skilled RVNs makes me incredibly proud.

And Karen- someone I’ve known for over 20 years through her amazing work supporting students in practice-your dedication to developing future vet nurses has always stood out.

I didn’t get to see the whole team this time, but it’s clear that Coastal is full of passionate professionals doing incredible work. Thank you for making me feel so welcome!

11/06/2025

Update from Ali😊

What an incredible day out visiting practices in and around King’s Lynn 💙

I had the absolute joy of spending time with some amazing nurses today- including both current and former DWA students. Special shoutout to Chloe, Nicole, Amy, and Jess- seeing you all thriving as skilled, compassionate RVNs made me feel so proud. You’re growing in confidence, pushing yourselves with further qualifications, and making such a positive impact in practice. It was an absolute pleasure to see you in action.

I also got to share some exciting news… In 2026, we’ll be launching DWA Alumni as part of our 10th birthday celebrations 🎉 We can’t wait to bring our DWA community back together to celebrate all the incredible things you’ve gone on to achieve.

Such a happy, heart-full day- thank you to everyone who made me feel so welcome!

05/06/2025

🔍 Important OSCE Update from VetSkill 🔍

VetSkill has confirmed they do not support OSCE training delivered by non-accredited centres, as this can lead to the sharing of incorrect information. This misinformation can undermine student confidence and negatively impact assessment outcomes.

To ensure student veterinary nurses and clinical supervisors receive accurate, supportive preparation, stick with VetSkill-approved centres like Dick White Academy 💙

We’re proud to offer two upcoming OSCE prep days:

🗓️ Student OSCE Practice Day – Tuesday 24th June
A full day of guided, hands-on task practice to build confidence before the exam.

🗓️ Clinical Supervisor OSCE Preparation Day – Friday 5th September
Designed to support supervisors in understanding the OSCE format and expectations, so you can best support your students.

💷 £100 per day, with a 10% discount for DWA students and affiliated practices.

📩 To book your place, email: ali.heywood@dickwhiteacademy.ac.uk

Let’s make sure everyone feels confident, prepared, and supported. ✅

04/06/2025

💚 A small gesture for the people who give so much 💚

Over the coming weeks, the Dick White Academy team will be out and about, visiting practices and catching up with our incredible Clinical Supervisors.

We know how much time, effort and care goes into supporting student veterinary nurses – and we want to say a heartfelt thank you.

We’ll be dropping off little care packages filled with treats and appreciation – just a small way to recognise the huge impact you make every day.

If we stop by your practice, we hope you get ten peaceful minutes to enjoy a cuppa, some chocolate, and a reminder that you’re not alone – we’re here for you 🐾