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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...

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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...

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