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Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery Certificate Programme

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Designed for Precision. Driven by Surgical Innovation. 

Real cases.
Real confidence.
Real-life results.

This innovative Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery Certificate Programme is designed to go beyond technique, equipping you with the mindset, decision-making, and communication skills essential for today’s veterinary surgeon. Whether managing complex cases, high-pressure situations, or client expectations, you’ll be trained to act with clarity, confidence, and compassion in real clinical scenarios. 

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The most practical small animal soft tissue surgery training for veterinary surgeons!

Whats New?

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9 Expert-led Online Modules

Interactive content designed to strengthen clinical thinking, focus, and surgical decision-making.

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10 Practical Wet-Lab Sessions 

Delivered in 3 immersive attendance blocks, with cadaver and simulator-based training.

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OSATS-Based Skills Assessment

Structured evaluations focused on surgical precision, tissue handling, and technique.

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Personalised Expert Mentorship

One-on-one feedback from your mentor, continuous guidance from your coordinator, and a safe space to ask anything, anytime and anonymously.

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Active Learning Activities (ALAs)

Draw from the best in high-stakes professions. Risk management from NASA, decision-making under stress from air traffic control, and situational awareness from New York firefighters — all adapted to veterinary clinical practice.

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Advanced AI Medical Communication Simulator

Trains vet surgeons to master emotional, ethical, and clinical communication in realistic, high pressure scenarios with clients and colleagues.

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Integrated Interdisciplinary Training

Work alongside internal medicine, imaging, and anaesthesia specialists in case-based simulations. 

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Advanced Learning Tools

Sharpen your clinical thinking with Error Management Training (EMT), Reverse Engineering of the Clinical Case (RECC), Visual Synthesis, and Active Checklists - all supported by immediate, expert feedback.

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Europe's Leading Training Centre

Learn in the best environment with direct access to recognised veterinary specialists.

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12-month Training Programme

Reimagined to allow you to complete it in one year without compromising in quality and content.

The result for you

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Confidently perform a wide range of soft tissue procedures 

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Make better decisions in complex surgical cases 

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Communicate clearly in high-stakes client conversations 

 

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Lead with greater resilience in theatre and clinical teams  

 

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Advance your career and open new professional opportunities 

 

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Achieve the ISVPS General Practitioner Certificate (GPCert) and a Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) 

The result for your practice

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Expand in-house surgical capabilities and reduce referrals 

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Improve outcomes, client satisfaction, and clinical efficiency 

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Strengthen team communication and collaboration in theatre 

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Gain a competitive edge with advanced surgical expertise 

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Boost morale, mentoring, and revenue through upskilled staff 

The result for you

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Confidently perform a wide range of soft tissue procedures 

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Make better decisions in complex surgical cases 

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Communicate clearly in high-stakes client conversations 

 

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Lead with greater resilience in theatre and clinical teams  

 

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Advance your career and open new professional opportunities 

 

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Achieve the ISVPS General Practitioner Certificate (GPCert), a Postgraduate Certificate (PgC)* and approved for application to the RCVS Advanced Practitioner Status                                         *Pending validation

The result for your practice

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Expand in-house surgical capabilities and reduce referrals 

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Improve outcomes, client satisfaction, and clinical efficiency 

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Strengthen team communication and collaboration in theatre 

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Gain a competitive edge with advanced surgical expertise 

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Boost morale, mentoring, and revenue through upskilled staff 

Real-life examples of  how you could benefit

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Colin Dickson
BVMS CertAVP GPCert SAS MRCVS
Small Animal Surgery Delegate

The practical sessions have been invaluable, and the guidance and ‘real world’ tips.
An excellent, well-balanced programme which I would wholeheartedly recommend to my colleagues.

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Andreas Manousoudakis     DVM GPCert (SAS)
Small Animal Surgery Delegate

Overall, the programme exceeded my expectations. It has certainly improved the care I provide to my patients but it has also helped my practices to become more profitable because we are now
undertaking many more surgical
cases. 

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Jonny Faire

 

DVM GPCert (SAS)
Small Animal Surgery Delegate

 

This has benefitted my career and how I work as a Vet, enabling me to offer a wider variety of surgical procedures in practice and has given me solid foundations to continue to develop my capabilities with more advanced procedures not covered on the course. I would recommend the course to Vets who really want to step up their surgical knowledge and skills and invest in themselves for the future.

Modules

1. Surgical Foundations – Asepsis, Wound Management, and Technical Essentials

2. Reconstructive Surgery – Principles and Techniques of Skin Closure

3. Surgical Oncology – Principles, Planning, and Decision-Making

4. ENT Surgery – Approaches to the Ear, Nose, and Throat Learning Objectives

5. Surgical Practical Block 1 –Tumour Surgery and Non-Technical Skills

6. Surgical Practical Block 1 – ENT Surgical Techniques

7. Surgical Practical Block 1 – Core Techniques and Surgical Confidence

8. Neck Surgery – Anatomy, Access, and Advanced Airway Management

9. Upper and Lower Gastrointestinal Surgery – Exploration, Intervention, and Complication Management

10. Emergency, Parenchymal Organ Surgery and Hernia Repair

11. Surgical Practical Block 2 – Gastrointestinal Surgery and Abdominal Exploration

12. Surgical Practical Block 2 –Solid Organ Surgery and Hernia Repair

13. Surgical Practical Block 2 – Cervical Surgery and Emergency Access

14. BOAS and Upper Airway Surgery – Restoring Function in Brachycephalic and Airway-Compromised Patients

15. Urogenital Surgery – Techniques for the Urinary and Reproductive Systems

16. The Art of the Surgical Consultation

17. Surgical Practical Block 3 – Feline-Focused Surgery – Precision, Adaptation and Soft Tissue Mastery

18. Surgical Practical Block 3 – Upper Airway, Thoracic and Urogenital Foundations

19. Surgical Practical Block 3 – Advanced Urogenital Surgery and Abdominal Drains

 

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Course for Vets
Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery  NEW 

ISVPS General Practitioner Certificate
Postgraduate Certificate
Start Date: 1st November 2025

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Modules: 9 Theory Modules (+ 1 Bonus Module) + 10 Practical Attendance Modules

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CPD hours:  200 

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Course length: 12 Months 

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Prices start at: £9,490 + VAT

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Entry requirements:  Registered veterinary surgeons with a minimum of 1–2 years of postgraduate experience recommended

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Course Master
Ricardo de Sousa

DipECVS MRCVS DVM

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Designed for Precision. Driven by Surgical Innovation.

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