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How to choose hands-on CPD as a new grad vet
Starting your first job as a vet is exciting — but it can also feel like you’re expected to be confi...
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Download: The new graduate guide to CPD
After the graduation caps have been put away, the stethoscope comes out - it's time to start working...
Inside the programme: Exploring anaesthesia with Devon Kilminster RVN
Have you thought about taking a veterinary nurse anaesthesia certificate? Watch and listen as Devon ...
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6 months in: What I’ve learnt from the Diagnostic Imaging Postgraduate Certificate Programme so far
It’s hard to believe it’s already been six months since I started Improve Veterinary Education’s Dia...
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The impact of a feline certificate on me, my patients, and my practice
I have realised a few things about myself over the years of being in GP practice - firstly, I absolu...
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Delegate Stories: Developing medical nursing clinics
I used to be absolutely terrified of diabetes. I would get anxiety when a vet asked if I could show ...
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Delegate Stories: Travelling from Canada for the VTCert in Nutrition
I’m a Registered Veterinary Technician based in Quebec, Canada, graduating in 1994. I’ve had the pri...
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Not all CPD is the same: how to choose a format that works for you
Veterinary CPD isn’t one-size-fits-all. From short online sessions to more structured learning, ther...
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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
It’s time to think about what your CPD goals are and what you want to achieve with your CPD over the...
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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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Ensuring employee development: what team leaders and individuals can do
I used to have a personal seasonal trend in wondering what on earth I was doing with my career. I am...
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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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