PgCert in Small Animal Surgery
Become a Super Small Animal Surgeon
...and get your PgCert in just 12 months
"Love the modern approach to the PgCert on reflection rather than memorisation and article writing."
Rhiannon Jones MRCVS
The next intake starts in September 2025.
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"The course was incredibly well organised, provided excellent practical and theory sessions as well as access to multiple learning resources. The tutors were very knowledgeable and approachable. This course has definitely enabled me to enhance my surgical skills and confidence. I highly recommend this PgCert."
Marina Papa MRCVS
A modern work-based PgCert that could transform you and your practice
Develop Your Surgical Skills
Ten full days of hands-on practical surgery training. The best way to develop your surgical skills is by practising techniques in a supportive environment with the direct help of expert and approachable tutors. You'll cover essentials of small animal surgery, small animal soft tissue surgery, and small animal orthopaedic surgery.
Focused Attendance Sessions
Just three, highly-practical attendance sessions, each of 3-4 days, to reinforce your learning, teach you new practical skills and minimise disruption to your life. Held at the CPD Solutions Training Centre in Studley, Warwickshire.
Module 1: Essentials of Small Animal Surgery
Module 2: Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery
Module 3: Small Animal Orthopaedic Surgery
Use Your New Skills Straight Away
Use your new skills from day one in your practice to enable you to carry out more effective procedures, increase practice revenue and provide a more convenient in house service for your patients and their owners.
Gain A Valuable Qualification
The PgCertSurg delivered by CPD Solutions and validated by the University of Central Lancashire represents 60 academic credits at Masters Level 7 within the Quality Assurance Agency’s higher education framework. Assessment is via reflective portfolios, consisting of a case log (minimum 15 general surgery cases Module 1, 15 soft tissue surgery cases Module 2, 5 orthopaedic surgery cases Module 3) and a 4000 word critically reflective essay for each module.
Extensive Learning Resources
The course is delivered via blended learning. Each module comprises 21-28 hours of face to face practical workshops, 25 hours of directed online learning and 147-154 hours of self-directed study. Extensive online resources provide a framework for your studies – webinars, Online Mini Series, surgical technique videos, practical notes, self-assessment MCQs, access to the University's elibrary and resources, online text books and journals and bespoke reflective writing resources and full access to our Orthopaedic Webinar Club. With unlimited access during your study. You also benefit from a full 12 months of additional access to the CPD Solutions resources after you complete your PgCert.
Get The Support You Need
You'll get support from your tutors throughout the course. Face to face practical sessions will help develop your surgical and decision-making skills, and your personal tutor will guide your self-directed studies with constructive feedback on your work. Your academic tutors are Specialists in Small Animal Surgery: Lee Meakin, Elinor Field, Simon Roch and Darren Carwardine.
Can I Register for this PgCert?
Applicants for this study route must hold a veterinary degree and have at least 2 years postgraduate clinical experience.
Applicants must have access to suitable veterinary clinical cases to facilitate work-based learning reflections.
UK based applicants must be on the RCVS UK practising register. EU/International students who are not RCVS members will need to satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of The University of Central Lancashire.
"Learning to reflect critically on my behaviour and performance as a practitioner has been the best thing that has happened in my career."
Leon Ringelmann MRCVS
Your Investment...
Your investment in this 12 month programme is £11,447 + VAT (CPD Solutions)
plus £2750 (University Home student fee) or £4400 (University EU/International student fee).
See programme brochure for further details, discounts and instalment plans.
Included with your PgCert…
One Year's Additional Access
An extra year’s access to all of the CPD Solutions online resources in your support materials. Includes webinars and Online Mini Series courses with unlimited access.
£400 CPD Voucher
To use on any practical course of your choice during or after your PgCert course.
Essential Equipment
Quality tungsten carbide Metzenbaum scissors to help you with your precision surgery from Day one.
Essential Text Book
Veterinary Surgery: Small Animal Expert Consult 2nd Edition by Tobias and Johnston.
"Excellent practical facilities and ability to practice and apply techniques learnt. Really friendly and approachable tutors. I love coming here for CPD"
Emma Corfield MRCVS
"Fantastic experience and fitted in well with my work and family commitments. Would recommend to others."
Gary Kelly MRCVS
PgCertSurg Entry Requirements:
Applicants for this study route must hold a veterinary degree and have at least 2 years postgraduate clinical experience. Applicants must have access to suitable clinical cases to facilitate work-based reflections. UK-based applicants must be on the RCVS UK Practising Register. EU/International applicants who are not RCVS Members will need to satisfy the English Language proficiency requirements of The University of Central Lancashire (www.lancashire.ac.uk/international-students/english-requirements).
This course is validated by The University of Central Lancashire, regulated by the Office for Students (OFS).
Click here to read The University's Access and Participation Plan.
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