IVE_UK Nurse Brochure Jan25

2025

UNITED KINGDOM

Training designed

by and for

Veterinary Nurses

& Paraprofessionals

improveveterinaryeducation.com

In partnership with:

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money back.

We’re completely confident in the

quality of our training and CPD. So

much so that if you’re not 100%

satisfied with your certificate course,

we’ll give you a 100% refund. Just

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IMPROVEVETERINARYEDUCATION.COM

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CONTENTS

Improve Veterinary Education .............

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Our Partner ISVPS ...........................

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Our Facilities ...............................

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Advanced Programmes .....................

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Postgraduate Programmes .................

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Practical Short Courses ....................

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Academy Series .............................

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Course Calendar ............................

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Contact Information ........................

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IMPROVE

VETERINARY

EDUCATION

Training designed by and for

veterinary nurses

Improve Veterinary Education, part of the Improve International Group, is a world

leader in veterinary continuing professional development (CPD) and training.

Since our foundation, we have already enabled over 40,000 fellow professionals

worldwide to gain new skills, progress their careers and help animals thrive.

WHY CHOOSE US TO PROGRESS YOUR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH?

1 High quality and flexible CPD in a range 4

of clinical areas

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State-of-the-art training centres that

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offer unmatched facilities, equipment

and collaborative learning environments

in Swindon and Sheffield

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Accredited by the International School 6

of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies

(ISVPS)

Internationally recognised experts

delivering the latest content

A unique and world-leading online

learning management platform designed

specifically to deliver engaging and

interactive lessons

All our modular certificate programmes

benefit from dedicated support

throughout the entire process, from

enrolment to examination


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OUR ACADEMIC PARTNER

Ensuring the highest academic quality

The International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS) is an organisation dedicated

to providing the veterinary industry with high quality, achievable qualifications that are

recognised worldwide.

Some interesting facts about ISVPS:

20 years of experience in

accrediting veterinary nurse courses

An Examination Committee composed

of more than 80 graduates from

American and European colleges

Over 8,500 certificate holders

worldwide

An Academic Board comprising of 10

international veterinary specialists

who are each highly recognised in

their specialist area of interest

A team of experienced country

representatives qualified to support

local professionals during their

certification process

Route to a Nurse Certificate / Paraprofessional Certificate (NCert/ VPPCert)

and Nurse Advanced Certificate (NAdvCert)

ISVPS Certificates offer busy vet nurses a flexible way to gain postgraduate qualifications

without disrupting their work schedules.

Nurse Certificate /

Paraprofessional Certificate

Nurse Advanced Certificate

Attend all learning modules

Attend all learning modules

Complete ISVPS Assessments:

- Online Applied Knowledge

Examination (OAKE) (remote invigilation)

- Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)

Examination (online, remote invigilation)

- Case Report (written assessment)

Complete ISVPS Assessments:

- Written assessment

- Case Logs

- Online Applied Knowledge

Examination (remotely invigilated)

ISVPS Nurse /

Paraprofessional Certifcate

(NCert/ VPPCert)

ISVPS Advanced

Nurse Certificate

(NAdvCert)

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OUR FACILITIES

Unparalleled Training Centres

Excellence in Practical Training

Experience the best in hands-on practical training with our state-of-the-art centres

in Swindon and Sheffield. Our facilities are equipped with leading instrumentation

and equipment, providing you with the opportunity to build your confidence in a safe

and supportive environment.

Experience a new vision for your learning with

our brand new Improve Veterinary Education

Clinical Excellence Centre in Swindon which

boasts:

• Two expansive wet-labs equipped to

match Referral Hospital standards

• State-of-the-art dentistry lab

• A customised radiology suite

Swindon

Delta 1200, Delta Business

Park, Swindon, SN5 7XZ

Take a tour!

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Sheffield

Benchmark House, Smithy

Wood Drive, Sheffield, S35 1QN


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WORLD-LEADING

VETERINARY EDUCATION

Don’t just take our word for it!

Really enjoyed this

programme, I can’t wait to get

back to work so I can start

putting things into practice!

Melanie Mace

BSc (Hons) CVN DipAVN Cert SAN RVN

NCert in Dentistry

The speaker was excellent, the

course content was at a great

depth and very relative to ECC

work which I hope to use in

practice. The practical sessions

were good, and he was very

helpful answering questions

throughout. I found it to be one

of the best courses I have done at

improve over the years.

Tara Alford

RVN

NCert in Anaesthesia Nursing

Tom Towey was an excellent

teacher. His enthusiasm for the

subject was infectious and I can’t

wait to put what I have learned

into practice. There was a good

balance of background science

and “how to do” and he pitched it

just right.

Louise Johns

RVN, BSc (Biochem)

Ultrasound Triage for the

Emergency Patient

I had a scenario in work regarding

some plasma products which

i needed help with so I asked

Helen Rooney in the discussion

forum and she answered all of

my questions quickly and with

a detailed response. I felt very

supported by her during my time

at Improve.

Hollie Seviour

RVN

Nurse Transfusion Medicine Online

The information is clear and to the point, the speakers chosen are brilliant

at giving their training and very attentive, always answering all

the questions asked. Whenever there are any questions about the training,

they are always very quick to respond via email or phone.

Previous Delegate

RVN

NCert in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

ADVANCED NURSE

PROGRAMMES

ISVPS NURSE ADVANCED CERTIFICATE

PROGRAMMES (NAdvCert)

Next level learning for veterinary nurses

Our advanced postgraduate programmes are designed for

veterinary nurses who wish to increase their knowledge and

practical skills, progress their academic qualifications and

move to more complex clinical cases and procedures.

You can work towards the ISVPS Nurse Advanced Certificate

(NAdvCert), providing you with enhanced academic and peer

recognition in the field of veterinary nursing.


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ADVANCED ANAESTHESIA

NURSING

ISVPS Nurse Advanced Certificate in

Anaesthesia Nursing (NAdvCert)

The Advanced Anaesthesia programme

aims to create links and connections within

the veterinary anaesthesia community via

monthly mentoring sessions. Designed for

both referral and general practice nurses,

gain a deeper understanding of anaesthesia

theory and improve your practice’s

anaesthesia standards.

MODULES

01. Emergent Populations and Current Guidelines

02. Calculation Practice Session

03. Patient Safety and Problem Solving

04. Adv NAN: Journal Club 1

05. Farther Reaching Consequences of our

Anaesthetic Choices

06. Adv NAN: Journal Club 2

07. Advanced Respiratory Anaesthesia

08. Interpretation of Abnormal ECG’s

Webinar

START DATE:

July 2025

CPD HOURS:

36 taught hours and 108 self-study hours

MODULES:

8

COURSE DIRECTOR:

Nicola Grint BVSc PhD CertVA DVA DiplECVAA MRCVS

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

RCVS Knowledge Library access* 2

Study Skills online lessons

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£2,479 + VAT *

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ADVANCED EMERGENCY AND

CRITICAL CARE NURSING


ECC Nursing (NAdvCert)

The Nurse Advanced Certificate in

Emergency and Critical Care is designed

for those with experience in emergency

and critical care. Dive deeper into relevant

subjects such as transfusion medicine, and

toxicology. Discover how to develop an ECC

work environment that benefits you, your

team, your patients, and your clients.

MODULES

01. The Practical Approach to ECC Patient

Management & Care

02. The Practical Approach to ECC Patient

Management & Care

03. Transfusion Medicine in the ECC Setting

04. Transfusion Medicine Journal Club

05. Toxicology

06. Toxicology Webinar

07. Professionalism in the ECC Setting

08. Professionalism in the ECC Setting Journal Club

Webinar

START DATE:

August 2025

CPD HOURS:


MODULES:

8

COURSE DIRECTOR:

Ludivine Boiron DVM, MSc, MRCVS, DACVECC




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ADVANCED SURGICAL

NURSING


Surgical Nursing (NAdvCert)

The Advanced programme in Surgical Nursing

is designed for veterinary nurses wanting

to advance their surgical skills. In this

programme, you will cover more advanced

surgical techniques and complicated clinical

cases, be able to manage a theatre suite,

consider all the elements that impact

patients, staff, and infection control, and

improve your practice standards with audit

and reflection.

MODULES

01. Management of the Theatre Suite

02. Management of the Theatre Suite Webinar

03. Patient Management I - Thoracotomy Patients,

Wound Drains and Effusion Catheters

04. Patient Management I - Thoracotomy Patients,

Wound Drains and Effusion Catheters Journal Club

05. Patient Management II - Exploratory Laparotomy/

Abdominal Patient, the Airway Patient, Liver Disease

and Pre-Surgical Blood Tests

06. Patient Management II - Exploratory Laparotomy/

Abdominal Patient, the Airway Patient, Liver Disease

and Pre-Surgical Blood Tests Webinar

07. Patient Management III - Peri-operative Care,

Neurological Patient and Blocks

08. Patient Management III - Peri-operative Care,

Neurological Patient and Blocks Journal Club

Webinar

START DATE:

April 2025

CPD HOURS:


MODULES:

8 including 4 Webinars

COURSE DIRECTOR:

Alison Mann BSc (Hons) Dip AVN (Small Animal)




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NURSE PROGRAMMES

ISVPS NURSE CERTIFICATE (NCERT) AND

ISVPS VETERINARY PARAPROFESSIONAL

CERTIFICATE (VPPCERT)

Training for vet nurses and paraprofessionals

Our postgraduate programmes for veterinary nurses and

paraprofessionals deliver the highest quality learning

experience. Take the opportunity to increase your

knowledge, progress within each specialty, and make a

difference in improving animal welfare.

At the end of your chosen training programme and

upon successful completion of the necessary ISVPS

assessments and examinations, you will be able to obtain

a globally recognised qualification.


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ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR

ISVPS Nurse Certificate in Animal

Behaviour (NCert/VPPCert)

The Animal Behaviour programme is

designed to help you deal competently and

safely with canine and feline emotional

health issues within the context of

veterinary practice. The programme will use

a mixture of lectures, discussion groups, and

case histories to develop your knowledge

of the emotional and motivational systems

of dogs and cats and how they influence

behavioural responses.

MODULES

01. An Introduction to Animal Behaviour

02. Clinical Causes of Behaviour Problems

03. Repulsion Behavioural Responses in

Companion Animals - Day 1

04. Repulsion Behavioural Responses in


05. Fear-Anxiety Related Behavioural Responses in


06. Fear-Anxiety Related Behavioural Responses in


07. Tools Available in Behavioural Medicine Work

08. Behavioural Medicine in General Veterinary

Practice

Live streaming will be available for modules 3-6. Modules 1 and 2 and Modules 7 and 8 must be attended in venue.

START DATE:

13 January 2025

CPD HOURS:

100

MODULES:

8

LOCATION:

Swindon




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DENTISTRY

ISVPS Nurse Certificate in Dentistry

(NCert/VPPCert)

The Dentistry programme has been designed

to provide you with the opportunity to

access relevant and up-to-date knowledge

of small animal dentistry and to use this

knowledge to improve the treatment given

to small animal patients in practice.

MODULES

01. Canine and Feline Dental Anatomy and Function

02. Dental Examination and Diagnostic Tests

03. Canine Dental Conditions

04. Exotic Dentistry

05. Anaesthesia

06. Analgesia

07. Feline Dental Conditions

08. The Canine and Feline Dental Procedure

Practical session

START DATE:

11 February 2025

CPD HOURS:

100

MODULES:

8

LOCATION:

Swindon




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£3,089 + VAT *

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DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING

ISVPS Nurse Certificate in Diagnostic

Imaging (NCert/VPPCert)

Diagnostic imaging is an essential

component of everyday veterinary practice.

The ability to produce high-quality images

in a safe environment is essential in

accelerating the diagnostic process. This

programme will provide you with the

confidence and skills to work with the

different imaging modalities and techniques,

enabling you to obtain information that can

contribute to a wider diagnostic picture.

MODULES

01. Radiography Principles, Technique and

Interpretation

02. Radiography of the Head, Teeth, Neck, Thorax,

Abdomen, Vertebral Column and Limbs:

Radiographic Positioning

03. Contrast Techniques in Radiography

04. Interventional Radiography

05. Ultrasonographic Principles, Technique and

Interpretation

06. Point Of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

07. Computed Tomography (CT)

08. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Practical session

Ultrasound module

Online

START DATE:

June 2025

CPD HOURS:

100

MODULES:

8

LOCATION:

Online/ Swindon




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EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL

CARE NURSING

ISVPS Nurse Certificate in Emergency &

Critical Care (NCert/VPPCert)

The Emergency and Critical Care Programme

will increase your knowledge and

confidence, enabling you to act swiftly and

calmly, resulting in a positive impact on the

clinical outcome of your emergency patients.

The emphasis will be on understanding the

fundamental principles of nursing patients

that present as emergencies and how best

to nurse them to optimise their care and

welfare.

MODULES

01. Triage, Monitoring & Stabilisation

02. Fluid Therapy in the Emergency Patient

03. Tips to manage different types of shocks

04. Surgical Emergency Procedures Surgical

Emergency Procedure

05. Analgesia and Anaesthesia

06. Emergency and Critical Care in Exotic Patients

07. Tips to manage reproductive and abdominal

emergencies

08. Diagnostic Imaging and the Trauma Patient

09. Medical Emergencies

10. Nursing the Critical Patient

11. Tips to manage the blocked cat

and trauma patient

12. CPR and Key Practical Skills (Practical)

Webinar

This course includes an optional practical day with a module tutor at the end

START DATE:

September 2025

CPD HOURS:

106




MODULES:

12

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FELINE NURSING

ISVPS Nurse Certificate in Feline

Nursing (NCert/VPPCert)

Learn how to change and adapt quickly

to best aid your feline patients. This

programme is designed to expand your

feline nursing knowledge and skills and

improve your confidence. The programme

is appropriate for both general practice and

referral nurses wanting to advance their

nursing care of feline patients within their

practice.

MODULES

01. Feline Friendly Practice

02. Principles of Feline Nursing

03. Feline Anaesthesia and Analgesia

04. Principles of Emergency and Critical Care in Feline

Patients

05. Feline Body Systems 1

06. Feline Body Systems 2

07. Feline Oncology

08. Feline Surgical Principles

START DATE:

March 2025

CPD HOURS:

100

MODULES:

8

COURSE DIRECTOR:

Stephanie Sorrell BVetMed (Hons) MANZCVS Dip

ECVIM-CA MRCVS




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LABORATORY TECHNIQUES

ISVPS Nurse Certificate in Laboratory

Techniques (NCert/VPPCert)

Laboratory techniques are an essential skill

for the qualified veterinary nurse as many

cases presented in small animal practice

will need laboratory tests before a definitive

diagnosis can be made. The main areas of

sample collection methods, haematology,

biochemistry, urinalysis, and testing for

endocrine diseases will be covered in detail

with an emphasis on a practical approach.

MODULES

01. An Introduction to Laboratory Practice

02. Sampling Techniques

03. Haematology I

04. Haematology II

05. Urinalysis

06. Endocrinology

07. Biochemistry

08. Point -Of-Care (POC) Tests – Infectious Diseases

09. Microscopy

10. Case-Based Practical

Practical session

START DATE:

March 2025

CPD HOURS:

100

MODULES:

10

COURSE DIRECTOR:

Kostas Papasouliotis DVM PhD DipRCPath (Vet.Clin.Path.)

DipECVCP MRCVS




LOCATION:

Swindon

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MEDICAL NURSING

ISVPS Nurse Certificate in Medical


This programme has been designed to

provide you with the opportunity to access

relevant and up to-date knowledge of small

animal nursing of medical cases and to use

this knowledge to improve the treatment

given to canine and feline patients in

practice.

MODULES

01. Anaesthesia

02. Analgesia

03. Principles- The Clinic

04. Principles - The Patient

05. Imaging

06. Oncology

07. Body Systems

08. Medical Pharmacology

Optional practical dates available 1-day in Swindon or Sheffield.

START DATE:

July 2025

CPD HOURS:

100




MODULES:

8

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NURSING ANAESTHESIA

ISVPS Nurse Certificate in Anaesthesia


The Nursing Anaesthesia programme will

cover the latest anaesthetic and monitoring

equipment, the selection of key anaesthetic

and analgesic agents, techniques for safe

anaesthesia and effective analgesia in dogs,

cats, equines, and exotics.

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MODULES

01. The Anaesthetic Machine and Monitoring

Equipment

02. Pre-anaesthetic Assessment and Pre-medication.

Intravenous and Inhalant Anaesthetics

03. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Accidents and

Emergencies

04. Fluid Therapy in the Perioperative Period. Nutrition

in Critical Care

05. Anaesthesia of Equine and Exotics Species

06. Analgesia and Pain Assessment

07. Anaesthetic Considerations for Specific

Conditions I

08. Anaesthetic Considerations for Specific

Conditions II

START DATE:

September 2025

MODULES:

8

START DATE:

June 2025

MODULES:

8

CPD HOURS:

100

LOCATION:

Swindon

CPD HOURS:

100

LOCATION:

Online

Optional practical available. 1-day Swindon or Sheffield.

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PHYSIOTHERAPY AND

REHABILITATION

ISVPS Nurse Certificate in Physiotherapy

& Rehabilitation (NCert/VPPCert)

This unique practical programme is delivered

by veterinary surgeons and nurses who

have further qualifications within the

subject field. This programme will provide

comprehensive knowledge in topics such

as general skeletal, myology, sindesmology,

arthrology, and topographic review and

hands-on training in physiotherapy and

rehabilitation techniques which can be

applied directly back to practice.

MODULES

01. Introduction to Physiotherapy. Functional

Anatomy

02. Applied Physiology. Physiology of Healing.

Physiology of Sport

03. Physiology of Pain. Classification of Pain, Trigger

Points and Tender Bands. Neurological and

Muscle-Skeletal Assessment – Part I

04. Neurological and Muscle-Skeletal Assessment –

Part II

05. Physical Rehabilitation Techniques I

06. Physical Rehabilitation Techniques II. Hydrotherapy

07. Physical Rehabilitation Techniques III

08. Frequent Medical Conditions. Post-Surgical

Approach. Management of Osteoarthritis,

Neurological and Oncological Patients

START DATE:

30 January 2025

CPD HOURS:

100

MODULES:

8

LOCATION:

Swindon




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SMALL ANIMAL NUTRITION

ISVPS Nurse Certificate in Small Animal

Nutrition (NCert/VPPCert)

In a world where pet well-being is

paramount, understanding the intricacies

of their nutritional needs is vital. Our

comprehensive programme Small Animal

Nutrition is meticulously crafted to provide

veterinary nurses and paraprofessionals

with in-depth knowledge, empowering them

to make a difference in the lives of their

patients.

MODULES

01. Anatomy, Nutrition and Immunity

02. Basic Nutrition and Life-Stage Feeding of Cats and

Dogs

03. Small Mammal Nutrition

04. Balanced Nutrition for Birds and Reptiles

05. Fashionable Diets and Impact of Behaviour

06. Labelling and Nutritional Clinics

07. Nutritional Support for Gastrointestinal and

Endocrine Disorders

08. Nutritional Support of Organ Failure, the Lower

Urinary Tract and Orthopaedic Disorders

START DATE:

October 2025

CPD HOURS:

100

MODULES:

10

LOCATION:

Swindon




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SURGICAL NURSING

ISVPS Nurse Certificate in Surgical


The success of a surgical procedure

depends primarily on good planning and

the awareness of the potential patient

risk factors from anaesthesia to surgery

complications, increase your skills and

confidence with flexible learning and worldclass

teaching.

MODULES

01. Principles – The Clinic

02. Principles – The Patient

03. Anaesthesia

04. Analgesia

05. Imaging

06. Soft Tissue Surgery

07. Orthopaedic Surgery, Equipment and

Rehabilitation

08. Surgical Complications and Wound Management

Optional practical modules available at Swindon or Sheffield facilities.

START DATE:

June 2025

CPD HOURS:

100

MODULES:

8

COURSE DIRECTOR:

Darren Barnes MA VetMB CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS




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TRANSFUSION MEDICINE

ISVPS Nurse Certificate in Transfusion

Medicine (NCert/VPPCert)

Blood transfusions have been used to save

lives for hundreds of years and their benefits

are well documented. In veterinary practices,

the use of transfusion medicine has become

increasingly popular due to its effectiveness

in treating both critically ill and surgical

patients.

MODULES

01. Blood Banking and Component Therapy

02. Blood Products, Product Management and Whole

Blood Collection

03. Erythrocyte Antigens and the Immune System

04. Anaemia

06. Transfusion Considerations and Blood Product

Administration

07. Adverse Transfusion Reactions

08. Autotransfusions, Cell Salvage, Xeno Transfusions

and Transfusions in other Species

05. Haemostasis and Common Coagulation

Abnormalities

START DATE:

July 2025

CPD HOURS:

80

MODULES:

8

COURSE DIRECTOR:

Helen Rooney BSc (Hons) CVN Cert Ed Dip AVN (Medical) Cert

ECCVN RVN




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Learn with your best friend

If you’d like to bring along your (well behaved)

dog, you are welcome to.

Please contact Improve Veterinary Education

for further information.

SHORT COURSES

Highly practical, intensive training

Explore specialised learning with our short courses in

Swindon and Sheffield, designed for in-depth knowledge

on specific clinical topics. Held over one or two days, these

time-efficient courses include hands-on components and

are led by world-renowned speakers, offering the latest

insights in each field.

Short Course Timings

08:30 Registration

09:00 Course starts

16:30 Course finishes

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SCHEDULE 3 SURGERY

VENUES AND DATES:

Swindon

14 May | 27 August | 3 December

SPONSORED BY:

This course will cover the theory and practical

elements of Schedule 3 nursing for RVNs

and will include the opportunity to learn and

practise a variety of surgical management

techniques within our excellent wet-lab

facilities. You will gain experience in suturing

wounds, lump removal and biopsy, aural

haematoma management and ear tip, tail and

digit amputation within a variety of exciting

classroom and practical sessions.

Sheffield

25 April | 4 June | 24 September | 24 November

CPD HOURS:

6

SPEAKERS:

Thomas Towey BVMS CertAVP(ECC) MRCVS Advanced

Practitioner in Emergency & Critical Care

Darren Carwardine BVSc MSc PhD DipECVS FHEA

MRCVS EBVS European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery

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SCHEDULE 3 SURGERY

MASTERCLASS

This course is specifically aimed at nurses

who have completed our Schedule Three

Surgery course. It will give you the opportunity

to fine tune your surgical skills and advance

your practical nursing techniques in our

wet-lab facility.

SPONSORED BY:

You will review and revise procedures such

as ear tip amputation, biopsy and wound

closure on cadavers. Plus, placement and

management of tubes, drains and catheters.

VENUES AND DATES:

Swindon

27 March

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Sheffield

25 November

CPD HOURS:

6

SPEAKER:



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NURSE CARDIOLOGY

DATES:

23 April | 27 August

This new format, online course, aims to

provide vet nurses with an overview of nursing

acute and chronic cardiac patients within

veterinary practice. This includes, nursing

considerations and diagnostics (x-ray, BP, and

ultrasound), as well as client support and

ongoing patient care. Following the course,

you are encouraged to put your learning into

practice and then take part in a Q&A forum,

with the speaker. New graduate vets may also

benefit from attending this course.

CPD HOURS:

6

SPEAKER:

Charlotte Pace BA (Hons), RVN, VTS (Cardiology), PGCert

(VetEd), FHEA

Prices start at:

£199 + VAT *

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CANINE REPRODUCTION

This course will give you an overview of

fertility testing, mating and pregnancy, and

working with breeders within first opinion

practice and will involve lectures, peer group

discussion and practical microscope, slide

examination. Aimed at the primary care

clinician with an interest in small animal

reproduction and only available to Veterinary

Surgeons and Veterinary Nurses.

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VENUES AND DATES:

Swindon

16 May

Sheffield

03 September

CPD HOURS:

6

SPEAKER:

Angelika von Heimendahl MScAg BVM MVetSci

DipECAR FRCVS


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NEW

NURSE DENTISTRY AND CARE OF

RABBITS AND SMALL MAMMALS

PARTNER:

Rabbit ownership has increased over the past

few years and there are now an estimated 1

million pet rabbits in the UK. Good husbandry,

high quality diet and excellent veterinary care

are all vital components in ensuring the best

life for these pets and the veterinary nurses’

role in educating clients is essential to this.

VENUE AND DATES:

Swindon

16 May | 5 August

CPD HOURS:

6

The aim of this course is to educate and

give you the confidence in rabbit husbandry,

anatomy, common conditions and post

operative care. The course also covers nerve

blocks, intubation, burring and CPR in our iM3

equipped dental wet-lab.

SPEAKER:

Ashton Hollwarth BSc BVMS CertAVP (Zoo Med)

DipECZM (Avian) MRCVS

Prices start at:

£549 + VAT *

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SAVE A LIFE TODAY: CPR

IN ASSOCIATION WITH RECOVER

This two-day course, developed with RECOVER

(Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary

Resuscitation), is tailored for vets and vet

nurses to enhance their knowledge and practical

resuscitation skills. Participants can attend

individually or as a team, bringing valuable insights

back to their practice.

SPONSORED BY:

The course covers preparedness, basic life support

(BLS), advanced life support (ALS), monitoring,

and post-cardiac arrest care. Upon completion,

attendees earn the RECOVER Rescuer certification,

recognized by ACVECC and VECCS.

VENUES AND DATES:

Sheffield

19-20 March

Prices start at:

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£1,009 + VAT *

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Swindon

1-2 July | 28-29 October

CPD HOURS:

12

SPEAKER:

Emily Thomas BA VetMB DACVECC DECVECC FHEA

MRCVS Chloe Fay BSc (Hons) RVN CertVN ECC VTS (ECC)



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PRACTICAL CYTOLOGY

AND HAEMATOLOGY

VENUE AND DATE:

This interactive workshop is designed for vets

and vet nurses, providing a solid foundation

for identifying common haematological and

cytological abnormalities using a microscope

in the ‘in-clinic lab.’ Guided by an expert,

participants will work with carefully selected

smears from real cases to build confidence

in cell identification and recognising

morphological changes.

Swindon

28 May

CPD HOURS:

6

Prices start at:

£529 + VAT *

SPEAKER:

Kostas Papasouliotis DVM PhD DipECVCP MRCVS

EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Clinical Pathology

Partner Small Animal Medical Consultancy President

European College of Veterinary Clinical Pathology

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PRACTICAL CYTOLOGY

The aim of this practical course is to focus on

improving your knowledge and technical skills

when performing cytology. Designed for vets

and vet nurses, it provides an opportunity to

examine smears from fine needle aspirates

(skin lumps & bumps), body cavity effusion

samples, urine, and ear swabs on glass and

digitalised slides. Samples will be carefully

selected from canine and feline cases, with

plenty of time to allow examination under the

direction and supervision of your experienced

tutor.

VENUE AND DATE:

Sheffield

11 November

Prices start at:

£529 + VAT *

CPD HOURS:

6

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PRACTICAL HAEMATOLOGY

VENUE AND DATE:

Swindon

12 September

This one-day practical course, suitable for

vets and vet nurses, will help you create and

stain smears of optimal diagnostic quality.

You will practise smear preparation, explore

staining options and artefacts, and follow

a step-by-step approach to blood smear

examination. With ample time to examine

feline and canine blood smears on glass and

digitalised slides, this course enhances your

microscopy skills and diagnostic confidence

under expert supervision.

CPD HOURS:

6

Prices start at:

£529 + VAT *

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NURSING THE EMERGENCY AND

CRITICAL WILDLIFE PATIENT

Vets and nurses must address wildlife

injuries, often facing challenges due to limited

knowledge or confidence. This course covers

ethics, behaviour, husbandry, and rehabilitation

to ensure patients not only survive but thrive.

By the end, you’ll feel confident managing

wildlife cases in practice.

Prices start at:

£109 + VAT *

DATE:

7 May

CPD HOURS:

6

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SPEAKER:

Stacey Vickery RVN CGVNES



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PRACTICAL DIAGNOSTIC

LABORATORY TECHNIQUES

VENUE AND DATE:

Swindon

17 February

The aim of this practical one-day course is

to equip you with the technical skills and

knowledge required to prepare blood and

cytology smears, fine needle aspirates, and

staining of blood smears and enable you to

successfully use your microscope, in practice,

for the examination of these samples.

Our Practical Haematology and Practical

Cytology (follow-up) courses, will give you

the opportunity to practise extensively these

methodologies.

CPD HOURS:

6

Prices start at:

£529 + VAT *

SPEAKER:





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PRACTICAL NURSING SKILLS FOR

EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE PATIENTS

This one-day short course is suitable for RVNs

in either first opinion or referral practice. It will

cover the nursing approach to many critical

illnesses and how to improve the outcome of

these most unstable patients. You will learn and

practise AFAST and TFAST alongside other

essential, practical procedures.

This course will also suit delegates working

towards the Nurse Certificate in Emergency and

Critical Care.

Delegate numbers will be capped at nine to

ensure an immersive experience.

VENUES AND DATES:

Swindon

26 February

Prices start at:

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£629 + VAT *

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Sheffield

2 October

CPD HOURS:

6

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WOUND MANAGEMENT

This interprofessional course offers

comprehensive training in wound

management, covering wound physiology,

differences in healing between canines and

felines, wound bed preparation, and the

use of dressings and bandages. It’s ideal for

veterinary nurses, new graduate vets, and

those seeking to refresh their skills.

VENUES AND DATES:

Sheffield

18 March

Swindon

15 August | 03 October

Prices start at:

£469 + VAT *

CPD HOURS:

6

SPEAKER:

Heather Kirkness CertVNECC RVN

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TECHNIQUES IN LOCAL

ANAESTHESIA

This course highlights the benefits of local

anaesthetic techniques, often underused

in small animal surgeries, and provides a

comprehensive understanding of common drugs

and blocks veterinary nurses can administer

under Schedule 3. You will learn how local

anaesthetics work, how to place and safely

use various blocks, and explore techniques

like transcutaneous nerve stimulation and

ultrasound-guided methods.

SPONSORED BY:

VENUES AND DATES:

Prices start at:

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Sheffield

11 July

Swindon

3 November

CPD HOURS:

6

SPEAKER:

Nicola Grint BVSc PhD CertVA DVA DiplECVAA MRCVS



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ULTRASOUND TRIAGE FOR

THE EMERGENCY PATIENT

VENUES AND DATES:

Swindon

25 February | 11 August

This course is aimed at qualified veterinary

nurses, working in both first opinion and

referral practice, who have a keen interest in

emergency medicine. It would be particularly

beneficial for those working towards the Nurse

Certificate in Emergency and Critical Care

Programme.

Learn the principles of FAST ultrasound

scanning, becoming adept at Point of

Care Ultrasound, AFAST and FAST and

understanding how this technique can be used

to support emergency and critical patients.

Sheffield

3 June

CPD HOURS:

6

SPEAKER:

Thomas Towey BVMS CertAVP(ECC) MRCVS

Advanced Practitioner in Emergency & Critical Care

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VETERINARY

ACADEMY SERIES

In association with the

University of Cambridge Department

of Veterinary Medicine

Join our Academy Series which consists of

multiple online short courses across five

fascinating subjects.

Each online semester consists of multiple

lessons and activities delivered by

pioneering veterinary specialists from the

clinical teams at Cambridge University.

Learn via a series of engaging recorded

lectures and get access to the University’s

cutting-edge evidence-based research.

• BRACHYCEPHALIC OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY

SYNDROME (BOAS)

• CANINE AND FELINE CARDIOLOGY

• CANINE AND FELINE NEUROLOGY

• CANINE AND FELINE ONCOLOGY

• EQUINE ONCOLOGY

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For £399 + VAT * , and with 6 months’

access, each semester will award you

12 CPD hours upon successful completion.


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COURSE CALENDAR 2025

Month

Date Course title Course type Location Speaker/s

January

13th January 2025 Animal behaviour NCert Swindon

30th January 2025 Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation NCert Swindon

11th February 2025 Dentistry NCert Swindon

17th February 2025

Practical Diagnostic Laboratory

Techniques

Short course Swindon Kostas Papasouliotis

February

25th February 2025


Emergency Patient

Short course Swindon Thomas Towey

26th February 2025

Practical Nursing Skills for

Emergency and Critical Care

Patients


March 2025 Feline Nursing NCert Online Stephanie Sorrell

3rd March 2025 Laboratory Techniques NCert Swindon Kostas Papasouliotis

March

18th March 2025 Wound Management Short course Swindon

19th - 20th March 2025

Save a life today: CPR in

association with Recover

Heather Kirkness

CertVNECC RVN

Short course Sheffield Emily Thomas

26th March 2025 Schedule 3 Surgery Short course Swindon Thomas Towey

27th March 2025 Schedule 3 Surgery Masterclass Short course Swindon Thomas Towey

April

April 2025

Advanced Certificate in Surgical

Nursing

NAdvCert Online Alison Mann

23rd April 2025 Nurse Cardiology Short course Online Charlotte Pace

25th April 2025 Schedule 3 Surgery Short course Sheffield Thomas Towey

7th May 2025

Emergency and Critical Care of the

Wildlife Patient

Short course

Online

Stacey Vickery RVN

CGVNES

14th May 2025 Schedule 3 Surgery Short course Swindon Thomas Towey

16th May 2025 Canine Reproduction Short course Swindon Angelika von Heimendahl

May

16th May 2025

Nurse Dentistry and Care of

Rabbits and Small Mammals

Short course Swindon Ashton Hollwarth

28th May 2025 Practical Cytology and Haematology Short course Sheffield Kostas Papasouliotis

June 2025 Diagnostic Imaging NCert

Online/

Swindon

June 2025 Nursing Anaesthesia NCert Online Nicola Grint

June

June 2025 Surgical Nursing NCert Online Darren Barnes

3rd June 2025


Emergency Patient

Short course Sheffield Thomas Towey

4th June 2025 Schedule 3 Surgery Short course Sheffield Thomas Towey


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Month

Date Course title Course type Location Speaker/s

July 2025 Advanced Anaesthesia Nursing NAdvCert Online Nicola Grint

July 2025 Transfusion Medicine NCert Online Helen Rooney

July

July 2025 Medical Nursing NCert Online

1st – 2nd July 2025



Short course Swindon Emily Thomas

11th July 2025 Techniques in Local Anaesthesia Short course Sheffield Nicola Grint

August 2025

Advanced Certificate in


Nursing

NAdvCert

Online

5th August 2025

Nurse Dentistry and Care of

Rabbits and Small Mammals

Short course Swindon Ashton Hollwarth

August

11th August 2025


Emergency Patient


15th August 2025 Wound Management Short course Swindon Heather Kirkness

27th August 2025 Schedule 3 Surgery Short course Swindon Thomas Towey

27th August 2025 Nurse Cardiology Short course Online Charlotte Pace

September 2025


Nursing

NCert

Online

3rd September 2025 Canine Reproduction Short course Sheffield Angelika von Heimendahl

September

September 2025 Nursing Anaesthesia NCert Swindon

12th September 2025 Practical Haematology Short course Swindon Kostas Papasouliotis

24th September 2025 Schedule 3 Surgery Short course Sheffield Thomas Towey

October

2nd October 2025

Practical Nursing Skills for


Patients


3rd October 2025 Wound Management Short course Swindon Heather Kirkness

October 2025 Small Animal Nutrition NCert Swindon

28th – 29th October

2025



Short course Swindon Emily Thomas

November

3rd November 2025 Techniques in Local Anaesthesia Short course Swindon Nicola Grint

11th November 2025 Practical Cytology Short course Sheffield Kostas Papasouliotis

24th November 2025 Schedule 3 Surgery Short course Sheffield Thomas Towey

25th November 2025 Schedule 3 Surgery Masterclass Short course Sheffield Thomas Towey

December

3rd December 2025 Schedule 3 Surgery Short course Swindon Thomas Towey

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