Improve International has announced that it will launch a distance learning version of its Small Animal Medicine Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) programme, in January 2019.

The company says that the 20 module medicine programme, covering all of the major…

The RCVS Education Committee and Primary Qualifications Subcommittee have announced that there will be a new format for the Statutory Membership Examination from 2019.

The Statutory Membership Examination must be taken by all individuals educated outside…

The BSAVA is calling on veterinary surgeons who want to develop their research skills or answer clinical questions alongside their practice work to sign up for its Masters in Clinical Veterinary Research.

The association says the qualification will help…

An accredited General Practitioner Advanced Certificate (GPAdvCert) in Small Animal Medicine has been launched by Improve International.

The course is aimed at veterinary professionals across Europe who want to advance their knowledge and diagnostic…

Improve International has announced the launch of its General Practitioner Advanced Certificate (GPAdvCert) in Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery.

Accredited by the European School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ESVPS) and due to be validated by Harper…

Veterinary Nurse Kim Houghton has launched Wild Inside Adventures, an opportunity to take part in a programme which offers hands-on experience with some very exotic species whilst at the same time helping communities that normally have no access to veterinary…

Improve International has announced the launch of the latest in a series of General Practitioner Advanced Certificates (GPAdvCert): Diagnostic Imaging (Computed Tomography - CT).

The 12-module programme is aimed at European veterinary professionals who…

National treasure, Professor The Lord Trees has officially opened BSAVA’s headquarters today following a massive revamp to extend the teaching facilities, increase sustainability and make it fit for the 21st century.

The newly refurbished and extended…

Congratulations to Peter Southerden, the Head of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Eastcott Referrals in Swindon, who has been recognised as an American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC) Founding Fellow in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 

Pete …

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has today published the results of its review of the Official Veterinarian - OCQ(V) - training qualification and revalidation process, announcing a round of changes designed to make the qualifications more relevant…

Pets'n'Vets has launched Totally Grad!, a new veterinary graduate programme designed to helping new grads embark on a fulfilling veterinary career in independent practice.

The programme offers a structured and heavily supported first year in practice…

Louise Clark, RCVS and EBVS European Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia and Head of Anaesthesia at Davies Veterinary Specialists, has been appointed President of the Royal Society of Medicine’s Pain Section for 2018/19.

It is believed…

Final-year students at the University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine and Science are now getting hands-on experience of the challenges and rewards of shelter medicine, thanks to a new partnership with the RSPCA Radcliffe Animal Centre.

The…

The number of European Specialists in Veterinary Ophthalmology in Surrey has increased by one, following Richard Everson's recent qualification.

Richard, who works at North Downs Specialist Referrals (NDSR), graduated from the Royal Veterinary College…

The RCVS has announced a new student innovation competition called "What's Your Big Idea?", being held by ViVet ahead of the second Innovation Symposium in October.

The competition is open to all UK-based undergraduate veterinary students…

CPD Solutions has launched a new PgCert in small animal dentistry.

The course starts in October 2019 and lasts 12 months. 

The programme is based around nine days of expert-led small group hands-on practical sessions at CPD Solutions' Training Centre…

Hot on the heels of CPD Solutions, Improve International has launched a Postgraduate Certificate in Dentistry and Oral Surgery.

The course is comprised of a 14-module programme of lectures, case discussions and practical sessions, during which Improve…

Vets Now has launched a new small animal surgical residency programme following a recent £1.5m expansion at its Glasgow hospital.

The expansion, which was completed last year, added a whole floor dedicated to emergency and critical care, a new specialist…

The Veterinary Management Group (VMG) has announced that candidates who want to sit its Certificate in Veterinary Practice Management (CVPM) this year have until 1 August to apply.

Achieved by VMG members who have demonstrated an ability to effectively…

RCVS Knowledge has announced the winners of the inaugural Veterinary Evidence Student Awards, which were launched last year to engage veterinary students in evidence-based veterinary medicine and to recognise high-quality research from undergraduates.

First…

Zoetis has announced the winners of its awards to recognise the contribution of veterinary practices and the commitment shown by students to the extramural studies programme (EMS) at the University of Bristol.

The awards, comprising academic book vouchers…

The British Equine Veterinary Association has announced the launch of a coaching scheme which will pair new grads with experienced equine vet coaches for career support.

As part of the programme, BEVA is giving the coaches workshops, discussion forums and…

CPD Solutions has launched a PgCert in Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging, which takes 12 months starting in March 2020. 

The new programme includes ten days of practical imaging sessions based at CPD Solutions' training centre in Studley near Birmingham…

The RCVS Council has approved the University of Surrey School of Veterinary Medicine’s degree, so pending final approval from the Privy Council, those completing the degree will be able to register with the RCVS as veterinary surgeons in the UK.

Congratulations to Andrew Perry MRCVS, who has just been recognised as one of only nine specialists in dentistry in the UK by the European Veterinary Dental College (EVDC), making him one of the most qualified diplomates in the country.

Andrew, who is…