Small Animal Dentistry and Oral Surgery Certificate Programme

Achieve complete confidence in dentistry

Complete confidence.
Flexible learning.
Stronger judgement.

Step into every case with complete confidence in your decisions. Designed to build robust clinical judgement, this programme takes you beyond hesitation and into decisive action in small animal dentistry and oral surgery. You’ll advance into true dental excellence, strengthening your role in practice and aiding your long-term career growth.

Learn how to make the right decisions with certainty, through learning that emphasises better judgement

Use active learning to gain a deep belief in your skills and decision making as you reflect, engage, and grow

Advance into true dental excellence, with refined ability that grows your career and brings value to the practice

Access with ease through blended learning that focuses on limited travel, intensive practice and online flexibility

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The result for you

Sharper clinical and diagnostic decision-making

Improved client communication and professional resilience

Greater career opportunities, recognition, and personal pride

Achieve the ISVPS General Practitioner Certificate (GPCert), a Postgraduate Certificate (PgC)* *Pending validation

The result for your clinic

Higher standards of care

More efficient case management

Greater client retention and satisfaction

A motivated team member committed to continuous improvement

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Course Director:
Rachel Perry

Course for Vets
Small Animal Dentistry and Oral Surgery NEW

ISVPS General Practitioner Certificate
Postgraduate Certificate
Start Date: 1st October 2026

Modules: 17 Modules (6 Practical sessions)

Course length: 12 Months

Key features of the programme

Effective blended learning

A flexible 12-month structure featuring monthly modules, both online and practical, designed to help you retain and apply your knowledge.

Prepared before you practise

Practical sessions build directly on preceding online modules, ensuring you arrive prepared and ready to translate theory into real clinical competence.

Next-generation learning experience

A cutting-edge approach combining active learning, AI- supported formative feedback, and purpose-built content designed for today's clinical realities.

Outstanding facilities

Enhance your diagnostic accuracy and decision-making skills in a state-of-the-art iM3 dentistry lab and dedicated X-ray suite.

Minimal travel, maximum value

With six practical sessions delivered across two blocks, the programme requires just two travel commitments and allows for an immersive hands-on experience whilst minimising time away from practice.

Expert-led training

Connect directly with specialist speakers, including Course Director Rachel Perry, and advance your development through personalised feedback and expert guidance.

Engaging, multi-format learning

With bite-sized videos, active learning activities (ALAs), and the latest curated literature, this programme is designed to ensure CPD is always active, never passive.

Future-ready

Stay ahead with the latest clinical advancements, delivered through innovative training methods in our new 2026 syllabus.