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7 tips to help your new knowledge stick
Studying for a postgraduate veterinary certificate is no small task. Alongside your clinical workloa...
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The most in-demand veterinary skills of the next decade
With technology moving at an exceptional pace, it’s hard to imagine what the world might look like i...
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Veterinary Ophthalmology CPD: A round-up of what we have available for vets
As we start to look to 2025, it’s time to think about what your CPD goals are and what you want to a...
6 min read
My advanced surgery certificates: an interview with Les van Blerk
While hundreds of vets in the UK hold a surgical certificate, very few hold a ISVPS General Practiti...
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How to get a veterinary postgraduate certificate as a locum
Working as a locum is often a conscious step away from the ties that come with regular employment. L...
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8 ways to use your postgraduate certificate to change your career
Obtaining a postgraduate certificate requires a lot of dedication and commitment. When completed, it...
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Rory Cowlam My CPD Journey with Improve Veterinary Education
Hi, I’m Dr Rory Cowlam, BVetMed, PgCert, MRCVS, maybe better known as “Rory the Vet!”
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Updated process for postgraduate certificate accreditation – what this means for you
Earlier this month, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) announced an updated process for...
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Veterinary locum essentials: what to pack, plan, and know before day one
Whether you are a vet or nurse, locum work offers freedom and variety, but those first days in a new...
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How to evaluate if your CPD is improving patient outcomes
How do you feel when you return to practice fresh from a CPD course? Inspired and more confident? Pa...
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From Knowledge to Application: How Problem-Based Learning Bridges the Gap
Veterinary medicine today demands more than knowledge - it requires vets to apply what they know in ...
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Veterinary networking in the UK: Simple ways to network to grow your career
A strong professional community makes life in practice easier — and more enjoyable. Veterinary netwo...
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Collecting Qualifications: Why I Couldn't Stop at Just One Postgraduate Certificate
One of our alumni, Dr Agata Witkowska MRCVS, has just completed the General Practitioner Certificate...
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Mentorship matters: How to find and maximise a veterinary mentor relationship
If there’s one thing that unites all veterinary practitioners, it’s understanding just how challengi...
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Preparing for your Postgraduate Certificate Assessments (7 Tips from Our Team!)
We know just how much work goes into preparing for your postgraduate certificate assessments. Betwee...
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5 effective strategies to stay on track with Practical Training
For veterinary professionals, keeping up with your practical training is critical for skill enhancem...
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VetGDP in the UK - a guide for new graduates
Often, you’ve focussed so hard on graduating from vet school, you forget to think about what comes n...
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7 Signs You Need Veterinary Ultrasound Training
Every vet has had a situation where they don’t know what’s wrong – and that’s ok. People often say t...
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Veterinary Certificates - why choose Improve Veterinary Education?
So, you’ve decided to take a veterinary certificate – it'll help you carve the career you’ve always ...
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Work-Life-Study Balance: How I studied a veterinary certificate course alongside my job
We all know that work-life balance can be tricky to achieve working in the veterinary field. So how ...
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When Should You Start a Certificate? Signs You’re Ready for Veterinary Postgraduate Training
Life as a general practitioner (GP) can be tough, and many vets are choosing to ‘semi-specialise' by...
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5 Techniques You’ll Master in the Surgical Nursing Certificate
Whether you're a veterinary nurse looking to deepen your surgical knowledge or a paraprofessional ai...
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5 tips for fitting in your CPD as a vet or veterinary nurse
We know how hard it can be to find time for vet CPD courses along with everything else you juggle. B...
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Vet Nurse CPD Requirements: What They Are and How to Meet Them
For veterinary nurses in the UK, staying current with professional knowledge and skills is not just ...
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5 tips to get the most value from your practical CPD course
Practical CPD courses are vital for veterinary professionals to refine hands-on skills, build confid...
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Free veterinary careers advice: Hear from our trained CPD advisors about what they offer
It’s likely that you had some careers advice at school, and maybe even some at university. But that ...
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Advanced veterinary nursing certificates: What are the benefits of further qualifications for RVNs?
As a veterinary nurse, the range of certificates available can feel like a bit of a minefield. Wheth...
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Veterinary Ultrasound CPD: A round up of our imaging and ultrasound courses for 2026
Are you looking for imaging CPD this year? Whether you want to take a short, practical course to imp...
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CPD for veterinary nurses: Our 7 most popular courses for 2026
We know the value that well trained veterinary nurses can bring to veterinary practice, and we’re co...
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Our Veterinary Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Courses for 2025
If you need to top up your emergency medicine and critical care (ECC) skills, our courses in veterin...
18 min read
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