Progress through learning

I signed up for the course as I was keen to learn more about surgical options in small animal practice, have a better understanding of them and to build on my practical skills. I was not disappointed, and found the teaching very well structured and int … Read more

I decided to study for Improve International’s PgC in Feline Medicine in order to increase my knowledge base and to build my confidence in dealing with feline cases. I really enjoyed the taught modules and, while the written work, including the p … Read more

Standing out in the crowd – how my journey to Advanced Practitioner Status opened up new opportunities and instilled a passion for career development Dr. Magdalena (Maggie) Doherty qualified from the Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life S … Read more

Raymond Fitzpatrick is a self-employed locum studying for our PgC in Small Animal Surgery (SAS) between 2018 and 2020. He shares his experience so far: Embarking on Improve’s two-year Small Animal Surgery programme was my second attempt at earnin … Read more

The Small Animal Medicine online course with a few optional practical sessions follows the same structure as the attendance course, and I was initially undecided about which course to choose. I have discovered that the online format suits me. Instead o … Read more

I'm currently undertaking the Endoscopy & Endosurgery Certificate, which hopefully I will finish by June 2024 after my exam. After this year, I can say I feel much more comfortable with endoscopy surgeries! I loved them before doing the Certifi … Read more

The course content is relevant, the speakers engaging, the venue is clean and accessible, and the food is great. The whole team is very welcoming and accommodating, including Sparky, the dog! Read more

A very well-run course, appropriately set to our level of skill and knowledge. The speaker was knowledgeable, clearly well skilled, and practised, and more importantly, was brilliant in the delivery of the learning material. Read more

After almost a year of working in general practice, I realised that I needed a starting point in Veterinary Orthopaedics. I found this course really good for my first interaction with orthopaedics. Very good lectures and very good practical classes abo … Read more

Having previously completed a postgraduate surgery certificate with another provider, I was confident in my knowledge and understanding of the theory but felt underprepared from a practical perspective. I was initially hesitant to register for another … Read more

I was looking for a reputable accredited course which could aid my career and personal development. Every part of the course has been informative and enjoyable with excellent teaching staff, clearly passionate about their subject. I looked forward to a … Read more

I have recently completed the GP Certificate in endoscopy and endosurgery. I studied for this with Improve International attending 2 day courses at regular intervals throughout an 18 month period. I thoroughly enjoyed the course in particular the pract … Read more

I chose Improve International as my exotics CPD provider because I wanted a comprehensive course which would provide an up to date overview of the common subjects in every day exotic practice and at the same time stretch my knowledge into species which … Read more

The course was fantastic, the speakers were great, full of knowledge and used a variety of teaching and learning aids. I have developed new skills, techniques and become more confident in taking these back to use in practice straight away, thus helping … Read more

The course has allowed me to help clients with their problem animals and spread my new knowledge to others in my practice. Read more

The theory backed up by the amazing practical sessions really consolidate your knowledge base, read the notes, the textbook, watch the DVD and go ahead and book in the perineal hernia repair or the salivary gland removal instead of referring it on to s … Read more

I thoroughly enjoyed the course and the practical skills of the day. The course was very helpful with my job and found it to be the best so far. The practical side of this course was brilliant and I found this really helped my skills. Read more

Due to the tuition I have received at Improve, my clients are benefiting from not having to be referred elsewhere as I am able to do the surgeries in-house. I have learnt a lot of new techniques, increased my knowledge and skills and been able to pass … Read more

The teaching at Improve is excellent and I have been able to take what I have learnt back to use in practice. It’s not just the lectures themselves but the practical work we did straight afterwards which drives home everything, which is why Impro … Read more

I chose Improve Veterinary Education as they are an established company, they’ve got a good reputation and I have done a number of courses with them previously and had access to top qualified speakers. Read more

Andreas Manousoudakis DVM is a First Lieutenant in the Hellenic Air Force, where part of his role is to care for military working dogs. He also works part-time in veterinary clinics in Greece. He travelled regularly from his home to study for our PgC i … Read more