Vets Course
Feline Practice
ISVPS General Practitioner Certificate (GPCert)
HAU Postgraduate Certificate (PgC)
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Feb 2025 - Jul 2026
Sep 2024 - Mar 2026
Advance Your Feline Expertise – Learn at Your Own Pace
Our Feline Practice Online Learning Program is designed for veterinarians passionate about feline care. Access world-class teaching materials on a flexible schedule that fits your lifestyle. This comprehensive program allows you to enhance your skills, gain practical insights, and immediately apply new knowledge in your practice.
Transform your approach to feline care and take your veterinary expertise to the next level.
Key features of this program
16 varied modules/ 192 RACE-approved CE hours
Covering key feline subjects delivered over 24 months
Support and guidance from a Module Tutor who is recognized in their subject field
The boarded specialists in the subject area will provide online support during each module and will be available to answer all your questions
Multiple learning processes
Presentations, written notes, interactive quizzes and exercises which test your knowledge as you work
Discussion forum
A discussion forum for conversation, debate and sharing cases with your peers and Module Tutors
Course Director
Samantha Taylor BVetMed (Hons) CertSAM DipECVIM-CA MRCVS, oversees the program ensuring the latest Feline content
Four sessions per month
Each module consists of four sessions spread over one month. Sessions are comprised of separate lessons and case-based studies to work through at your own pace
100% online
Giving you access 24/7 wherever you are
Regular assessments
Pre-module and post-module assessments encourage you to reflect on your learning and evaluate your progress
Dedicated Program Coordinator
A dedicated Improve Veterinary Education coordinator who will support you every step of the way
Interactive and engaging modules
Which allow you to absorb the learning materials in an online environment
Programme Details
Module Summary
- Feline Musculoskeletal Disease
- Feline Behaviour
- Feline Ophthalmology
- Feline Anaesthesia and Surgical Principles
- Feline Dermatology
- Feline Oncology
- Feline Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Diagnosis
- Feline Critical Care and Emergency Case Management
- Feline Urinary Tract
- Feline Neurology
- Feline Liver, Pancreas and Gastrointestinal Tract
- Feline Respiratory Medicine
- Feline Cardiology
- Feline Endocrinology
- Feline Infectious Diseases I
- Feline Infectious Diseases II
Please note the module order may be subject to change
Qualifications
The Feline Practice Online Learning Program offers you a comprehensive range of structured learning with the ultimate flexibility to access the training that you want whilst working around your busy practice life.
You can choose to let the program give you new knowledge and skills to take back to practice or you can work towards a recognized qualification.
General Practitioner Certificate (GPCert)
By attending the full online structured programme and following successful assessment including an exam you can gain the GPCert awarded by the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS).
Postgraduate Certificate (PgC)
A route to a PgC in Feline Practice is available through our partnership with Harper Adams University (HAU).
The PgC is a recognised higher education qualification demonstrating that you have achieved the required standard within a designated subject. The qualification represents Masters Level 7 within the Quality Assurance Agency’s framework for higher and further education. In order to apply for this route, additional assessments will be necessary, please contact us for further information.
In order to progress to the PGC you will need to have been in practice for at least a year prior to starting the GPCert.
For GPCert and PgC fees please see our pricing table in the ‘Pricing’ tab above.
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This course is accredited by ISVPS and allows you to achieve a General Practitioner Certificate
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We’re completely confident in the quality of our training and CPD. If you’re not 100% satisfied with your certificate course we’ll give you a 100% refund.
Find out more01 - Feline Musculoskeletal Disease
Key learning objectives:
- Perform an orthopaedic examination and be familiar with the presentation of osteoarthritis in the cat
- Understand the value of radiography, synoviocentesis, muscle and nerve biopsies
- Apply first aid techniques to fracture patients
- Explain the principles of orthopaedic surgery and the approach to the repair of common fractures
02 - Feline Behaviour
Key learning objectives:
- Consolidate your understanding of normal cat behaviour
- Understand the clinical causes of feline behavioural problems
- Formulate an approach to common problems such as inappropriate toiletting, spraying, aggression and compulsive disorders
- Review and apply strategies for improving core territory security
03 - Feline Ophthalmology
Key learning objectives:
- Understand the normal feline eye and use readily available diagnostic equipment and disposables in feline ophthalmic cases
- Perform common surgical procedures pertinent to feline ophthalmology
- Approach the medical management of ophthalmic patients
- Know when to refer a patient
04 - Feline Anaesthesia and Surgical Principles
Key learning objectives:
- Apply knowledge gained to surgical asepsis and theatre protocol
- Rationally utilise antibiotics in surgical patients
- Be familiar with suture materials and patterns, surgical instruments and tissue handling
- Plan surgery, apply haemostatic techniques and manage crises
- Approach the management and reconstruction of wounds
Online Anaesthesia component:
- Describe a range of parenteral and inhalational anaesthetic regimes
- Understand the pharmacokinetics of different anaesthetics and monitoring techniques available
05 - Feline Dermatology
Key learning objectives:
- Formulate a differential diagnosis, investigation plan (including laboratory investigations) for common dermatological presentations including alopecia, pruritus, infectious and auto-immune conditions, allergic skin disease and neoplasia
- Have knowledge of treatment strategies for common dermatological presentations including alopecia, pruritus, infectious and auto-immune conditions, allergic skin disease and neoplasia
- Be aware of and be able to recognise dermatological manifestations of systemic disease
06 - Feline Oncology
Key learning objectives:
- Understand the clinical relevance of tumour biology and be able to discuss the most common neoplasms of the major organ systems
07 - Feline Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Diagnosis
Key learning objectives:
- Develop a thorough knowledge of sampling techniques, the limitations of technology and equipment and the factors that can generate artefacts or abnormalities
- Interpret results and propose further investigations
- Understand the methodology involved in the generation of haematology, biochemistry and cytology profiles
- Have an awareness of the various diagnostic tests for endocrine and infectious diseases ( viral, parasitic- including heartworm- and bacterial) the techniques used and their interpretation
- Recall the cytology of haemic and non-haemic cell populations, both reactive and neoplastic, and have the ability to trace or plot maturation and degeneration pathways in blood, fluid and tissue smears
08 - Feline Critical Care and Emergency Case Management
Key learning objectives:
- Perform triage, assess patients and prioritise cases
- Undertake emergency monitoring and stabilisation
- Understand the effects, clinical signs and treatment for common toxicities including insecticides, molluscicides, rodenticides, herbicides, household preparations and plants
- Be familiar with critical therapeutics including fluid and electrolyte therapy, transfusion medicine cardiovascular and respiratory support, analgesia and CPR
09 - Feline Urinary Tract
Key learning objectives:
- Understand the causes of renal dysfunction, the presentation and diagnostic tests utilised in cats with clinical signs of renal disease (including acute/ chronic renal insufficiency, glomerular disease, neoplasia and inherited diseases)
- Describe the causes and emergency treatment of acute renal failure
- Explain the pathophysiology of renal dysfunction and the importance/ significance of hyperphosphataemia, anaemia, proteinuria and hypertension
- Apply knowledge of the International Renal Interest Society staging scheme for chronic renal disease to patient prognosis
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the available treatments for CRI including phosphate binders, ACE inhibitors and dietary modification
- Recall the neuroanatomy of the lower urinary tract and the differentiation of upper motor neuron/ lower motor neuron defects
- Approach diseases of the lower urinary tract including FLUTD, urolithiasis, urinary tract infections and neoplasia and understand their differentiation, risk factors, treatment and dietary management
10 - Feline Neurology
Key learning objectives:
- Be able to recognise the clinical signs associated with neurological disease
- Perform a neurological assessment using appropriate tests and intepret the results
- Describe how to localise lesions and the value this provides to the clinician
- Plan a neurological investigation and list the major feline neurological diseases on the basis of localisation
- Define a diagnostic approach for abnormalities including seizures, spinal cord and cranial nerve abnormalities and peripheral neurological diseases
- List the common feline neurological diseases including their presentation, diagnosis and treatment
11 - Feline Liver, Pancreas and Gastrointestinal Tract
Key learning objectives:
- Know how to investigate and manage common medical conditions affecting the feline oesophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, liver and pancreas
- Describe the various tests used in the diagnosis of liver and pancreatic disease and the management options for the common hepatic medical disorders
- Approach the nutritional management of disorders of the liver, pancreas and gastrointestinal tract
12 - Feline Respiratory Medicine
Key learning objectives:
- Approach the common presentations of respiratory disease including nasal discharge, epistaxis, coughing, stertor, stridor, sneezing and reverse sneezing
- Diagnose and treat upper respiratory tract diseases, both acute (infectious) and chronic (inflammatory or infectious or neoplastic in origin)
- Formulate an approach to allergic lower respiratory tract disease including differential diagnoses, investigation and treatment of allergic airway disease, parasitic disease and pulmonary fibrosis
- Understand pleural space disease including differential diagnoses, investigation and therapeutics
13 - Feline Cardiology
Key learning objectives:
- Recognise the importance of a detailed history and clinical examination of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems in the diagnosis of cardiopulmonary diseases
- Review and understand the common causes of heart disease in cats
- Consolidate your understanding of the central importance of blood pressure in the pathophysiology of cardiac disease in cats and know how to discriminate the causes of hypertension in this species
- Define the crucial role of high quality imaging modalities (especially ultrasonography and radiology) in the differential diagnosis of feline cardiopulmonary diseases
14 - Feline Endocrinology
Key learning objectives:
- Define the clinical signs of feline endocrine diseases and understand their pathogenesis – including hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, acromegaly, hyperaldosteronism, hyperadrenocorticism and parathyroid disorders.
- Describe the principles of key diagnostic tests and their application for the above feline endocrine diseases
- Understand the management of common feline endocrine diseases and know how to approach complications such as diabetic ketoacidosis and unstable diabetes
15 - Feline Infectious Diseases I
Key learning objectives:
- Describe health and safety concerns and precautions relating to zoonoses
- Understand the legislation and regulations relating to infectious diseases
- Design and implement vaccination and preventative parasitic programmes
- Approach the pathophysiology, diagnosis and, where appropriate, treatment of common viral diseases including FeLV, FIV and FIP
- Diagnose and treat Haemoplasma infections
16 - Feline Infectious Diseases II
Key learning objectives:
- Explain the diseases of hunting cats including Toxoplasmosis, Pox virus, Mycobacterial disease and Salmonellosis
- Approach enteric infections of the cat including protozoal disease (Trichomonas foetus, Cryptosporidium, Giardia and Isospora) and bacterial/ viral disease
- Understand fungal mycoses
- Control infectious and zoonotic disease in the home, clinic, shelters and cattery situations
Venue: Online
Date: Feb 2025 - Jul 2026
PgC/GPCert in Feline Practice
Get in touch
Accredited by
This course is accredited by ISVPS and allows you to achieve a General Practitioner Certificate
Read moreIn partnership with
100% Satisfaction
We’re completely confident in the quality of our training and CPD. If you’re not 100% satisfied with your certificate course we’ll give you a 100% refund.
Find out more01 - Feline Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Diagnosis
Key learning objectives:
- Develop a thorough knowledge of sampling techniques, the limitations of technology and equipment and the factors that can generate artefacts or abnormalities
- Interpret results and propose further investigations
- Understand the methodology involved in the generation of haematology, biochemistry and cytology profiles
- Have an awareness of the various diagnostic tests for endocrine and infectious diseases ( viral, parasitic- including heartworm- and bacterial) the techniques used and their interpretation
- Recall the cytology of haemic and non-haemic cell populations, both reactive and neoplastic, and have the ability to trace or plot maturation and degeneration pathways in blood, fluid and tissue smears
02 - Feline Critical Care and Emergency Case Management
Key learning objectives:
- Perform triage, assess patients and prioritise cases
- Undertake emergency monitoring and stabilisation
- Understand the effects, clinical signs and treatment for common toxicities including insecticides, molluscicides, rodenticides, herbicides, household preparations and plants
- Be familiar with critical therapeutics including fluid and electrolyte therapy, transfusion medicine cardiovascular and respiratory support, analgesia and CPR
03 - Feline Urinary Tract
Key learning objectives:
- Understand the causes of renal dysfunction, the presentation and diagnostic tests utilised in cats with clinical signs of renal disease (including acute/ chronic renal insufficiency, glomerular disease, neoplasia and inherited diseases)
- Describe the causes and emergency treatment of acute renal failure
- Explain the pathophysiology of renal dysfunction and the importance/ significance of hyperphosphataemia, anaemia, proteinuria and hypertension
- Apply knowledge of the International Renal Interest Society staging scheme for chronic renal disease to patient prognosis
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the available treatments for CRI including phosphate binders, ACE inhibitors and dietary modification
- Recall the neuroanatomy of the lower urinary tract and the differentiation of upper motor neuron/ lower motor neuron defects
- Approach diseases of the lower urinary tract including FLUTD, urolithiasis, urinary tract infections and neoplasia and understand their differentiation, risk factors, treatment and dietary management
04 - Feline Neurology
Key learning objectives:
- Be able to recognise the clinical signs associated with neurological disease
- Perform a neurological assessment using appropriate tests and intepret the results
- Describe how to localise lesions and the value this provides to the clinician
- Plan a neurological investigation and list the major feline neurological diseases on the basis of localisation
- Define a diagnostic approach for abnormalities including seizures, spinal cord and cranial nerve abnormalities and peripheral neurological diseases
- List the common feline neurological diseases including their presentation, diagnosis and treatment
05 - Feline Liver, Pancreas and Gastrointestinal Tract
Key learning objectives:
- Know how to investigate and manage common medical conditions affecting the feline oesophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, liver and pancreas
- Describe the various tests used in the diagnosis of liver and pancreatic disease and the management options for the common hepatic medical disorders
- Approach the nutritional management of disorders of the liver, pancreas and gastrointestinal tract
06 - Feline Respiratory Medicine
Key learning objectives:
- Approach the common presentations of respiratory disease including nasal discharge, epistaxis, coughing, stertor, stridor, sneezing and reverse sneezing
- Diagnose and treat upper respiratory tract diseases, both acute (infectious) and chronic (inflammatory or infectious or neoplastic in origin)
- Formulate an approach to allergic lower respiratory tract disease including differential diagnoses, investigation and treatment of allergic airway disease, parasitic disease and pulmonary fibrosis
- Understand pleural space disease including differential diagnoses, investigation and therapeutics
07 - Feline Cardiology
Key learning objectives:
- Recognise the importance of a detailed history and clinical examination of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems in the diagnosis of cardiopulmonary diseases
- Review and understand the common causes of heart disease in cats
- Consolidate your understanding of the central importance of blood pressure in the pathophysiology of cardiac disease in cats and know how to discriminate the causes of hypertension in this species
- Define the crucial role of high quality imaging modalities (especially ultrasonography and radiology) in the differential diagnosis of feline cardiopulmonary diseases
08 - Feline Endocrinology
Key learning objectives:
- Define the clinical signs of feline endocrine diseases and understand their pathogenesis – including hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, acromegaly, hyperaldosteronism, hyperadrenocorticism and parathyroid disorders.
- Describe the principles of key diagnostic tests and their application for the above feline endocrine diseases
- Understand the management of common feline endocrine diseases and know how to approach complications such as diabetic ketoacidosis and unstable diabetes
09 - Feline Infectious Diseases I
Key learning objectives:
- Describe health and safety concerns and precautions relating to zoonoses
- Understand the legislation and regulations relating to infectious diseases
- Design and implement vaccination and preventative parasitic programmes
- Approach the pathophysiology, diagnosis and, where appropriate, treatment of common viral diseases including FeLV, FIV and FIP
- Diagnose and treat Haemoplasma infections
10 - Feline Infectious Diseases II
Key learning objectives:
- Explain the diseases of hunting cats including Toxoplasmosis, Pox virus, Mycobacterial disease and Salmonellosis
- Approach enteric infections of the cat including protozoal disease (Trichomonas foetus, Cryptosporidium, Giardia and Isospora) and bacterial/ viral disease
- Understand fungal mycoses
- Control infectious and zoonotic disease in the home, clinic, shelters and cattery situations
11 - Feline Musculoskeletal Disease
Key learning objectives:
- Perform an orthopaedic examination and be familiar with the presentation of osteoarthritis in the cat
- Understand the value of radiography, synoviocentesis, muscle and nerve biopsies
- Apply first aid techniques to fracture patients
- Explain the principles of orthopaedic surgery and the approach to the repair of common fractures
12 - Feline Behaviour
Key learning objectives:
- Consolidate your understanding of normal cat behaviour
- Understand the clinical causes of feline behavioural problems
- Formulate an approach to common problems such as inappropriate toiletting, spraying, aggression and compulsive disorders
- Review and apply strategies for improving core territory security
13 - Feline Ophthalmology
Key learning objectives:
- Understand the normal feline eye and use readily available diagnostic equipment and disposables in feline ophthalmic cases
- Perform common surgical procedures pertinent to feline ophthalmology
- Approach the medical management of ophthalmic patients
- Know when to refer a patient
14 - Feline Anaesthesia and Surgical Principles
Key learning objectives:
- Apply knowledge gained to surgical asepsis and theatre protocol
- Rationally utilise antibiotics in surgical patients
- Be familiar with suture materials and patterns, surgical instruments and tissue handling
- Plan surgery, apply haemostatic techniques and manage crises
- Approach the management and reconstruction of wounds
Online Anaesthesia component:
- Describe a range of parenteral and inhalational anaesthetic regimes
- Understand the pharmacokinetics of different anaesthetics and monitoring techniques available
15 - Feline Dermatology
Key learning objectives:
- Formulate a differential diagnosis, investigation plan (including laboratory investigations) for common dermatological presentations including alopecia, pruritus, infectious and auto-immune conditions, allergic skin disease and neoplasia
- Have knowledge of treatment strategies for common dermatological presentations including alopecia, pruritus, infectious and auto-immune conditions, allergic skin disease and neoplasia
- Be aware of and be able to recognise dermatological manifestations of systemic disease
16 - Feline Oncology
Key learning objectives:
- Understand the clinical relevance of tumour biology and be able to discuss the most common neoplasms of the major organ systems
Venue: Online
Date: Sep 2024 - Mar 2026
GPCert in Feline Practice
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Accredited by
This course is accredited by ISVPS and allows you to achieve a General Practitioner Certificate
Read moreIn partnership with
100% Satisfaction
We’re completely confident in the quality of our training and CPD. If you’re not 100% satisfied with your certificate course we’ll give you a 100% refund.
Find out moreAvailable Plans
Early
Regular
If course start date is < 15 days then no cancellation is allowed.
Pricing Billing
Feline Practice Early price
| Payment Option | First Payment | Second Payment(s) | Total Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPCert Programme | $9,199.00 | - | $9,199.00 |
| PgC Programme | $12,199.00 | - | $12,199.00 |
| GPCert Programme deposit and remaining balance | $1,399.00 | $7,800.00 | $9,199.00 |
| PgC Programme deposit and remaining balance | $1,399.00 | $10,800.00 | $12,199.00 |
| GPCert Programme deposit and 12 monthly instalments | $1,399.00 | $726.00 x 12 (monthly) | $10,111.00 |
| PgC Programme deposit and 12 monthly instalments | $1,399.00 | $1,001.00 x 12 (monthly) | $13,411.00 |
The fees include ALL registration and exam fees to achieve both a GPCert from ISVPS and a PgC from Harper Adams University.
Payment Terms & Conditions
1. Payments can be made by ACH, credit or debit card, GooglePay and ApplePay.
2. Direct debit payments can be set up using a credit or debit card.
3. In certain circumstances, multiple booking and corporate discounts are available, please contact us on (786) 231 1301 for further information.
4. To confirm your place, we must receive payment in full or the one defined in the invoice.
5. Please also see our full terms and conditions on our website – Terms and Conditions.
Registration Information
1. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first served basis, subject to eligibility.
2. Where all available places are full, applicants will be offered first refusal for the next available date.
3. Improve Veterinary Education reserves the right to close the intake early if the number of applications received exceeds the number of available places.
4. Confirmation and enrollment details will then be sent to applicants once we have received a completed application form.
Venue: Online
Date: Feb 2025 - Jul 2026
PgC/GPCert in Feline Practice
Get in touch
Accredited by
This course is accredited by ISVPS and allows you to achieve a General Practitioner Certificate
Read moreIn partnership with
100% Satisfaction
We’re completely confident in the quality of our training and CPD. If you’re not 100% satisfied with your certificate course we’ll give you a 100% refund.
Find out moreAvailable Plans
Early
Regular
If course start date is < 15 days then no cancellation is allowed.
Pricing Billing
Feline Practice Regular price
| Payment Option | First Payment | Second Payment(s) | Total Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPCert Programme | $9,628.00 | - | $9,628.00 |
| PgC Programme | $12,627.00 | - | $12,627.00 |
| GPCert Programme deposit and remaining balance | $2,015.00 | $7,613.00 | $9,628.00 |
| PgC Programme deposit and remaining balance | $2,018.00 | $10,609.00 | $12,627.00 |
| GPCert Programme 16 monthly payments - Total cost | $2,015.00 | $536.00 x 16 (monthly) | $10,591.00 |
| PgC Programme 16 monthly payments - Total cost | $2,018.00 | $742.00 x 16 (monthly) | $13,890.00 |
The fees include ALL registration and exam fees to achieve both a GPCert from ISVPS and a PgC from Harper Adams University.
Payment Terms & Conditions
1. Payments can be made by ACH, credit or debit card, GooglePay and ApplePay.
2. Direct debit payments can be set up using a credit or debit card.
3. In certain circumstances, multiple booking and corporate discounts are available, please contact us on (786) 231 1301 for further information.
4. To confirm your place, we must receive payment in full or the one defined in the invoice.
5. Please also see our full terms and conditions on our website – Terms and Conditions.
Registration Information
1. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first served basis, subject to eligibility.
2. Where all available places are full, applicants will be offered first refusal for the next available date.
3. Improve Veterinary Education reserves the right to close the intake early if the number of applications received exceeds the number of available places.
4. Confirmation and enrollment details will then be sent to applicants once we have received a completed application form.
Venue: Online
Date: Sep 2024 - Mar 2026
GPCert in Feline Practice
Get in touch
Accredited by
This course is accredited by ISVPS and allows you to achieve a General Practitioner Certificate
Read moreIn partnership with
100% Satisfaction
We’re completely confident in the quality of our training and CPD. If you’re not 100% satisfied with your certificate course we’ll give you a 100% refund.
Find out more