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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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8 min read

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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7 min read

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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