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Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery Certificate Program

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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 Program is designed to go beyond technique, equipping you with the mindset, decision-making, and communication skills essential for today’s veterinarian. 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 veterinarians!

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 2 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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Personalized 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 veterinarians 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 anesthesia 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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12-month Training Program

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 theater 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)

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 theater 

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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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Dr Gillian Marsh
DVM GPCert (SAS)
Small Animal Surgery Delegate

I highly recommend this course to other veterinarians looking to learn a broad range of surgical techniques, either from scratch as orthopedics were from me, or to refine skills on procedures you are already performing. It is a wonderful investment.

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Andreas Manousoudakis     DVM GPCert (SAS)
Small Animal Surgery Delegate

Overall, the program 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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Dr Rob Clark

 

DVM CCRT
Small Animal Surgery Delegate

 

Improve Veterinary Education's Small Animal Surgery certificate gives veterinarians the skills to take on more challenging surgical cases. Finding a resource that offers practitioners both practical experiences, and the knowledge behind more complicated surgeries is invaluable, and is very much needed in North American practice. I'm so happy with my decision to take the certificate course, and most importantly, I know that my patients will benefit.

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

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

7. Emergency, Parenchymal Organ Surgery and Hernia Repair

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

9. Surgical Practical Block 1 –Tumor Surgery and Non-Technical Skills

10. Surgical Practical Block 1 – ENT Surgical Techniques

11. Surgical Practical Block 1 – Revision Day

12. Surgical Practical Block 1 – Gastrointestinal Surgery and Abdominal Exploration

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

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

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

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

17. Surgical Practical Block 2 – Upper Airway, Thoracic and Urogenital Foundations

18. Surgical Practical Block 2 – Advanced Urogenital Surgery and Abdominal Drains

19. Surgical Practical Block 2 – Feline-Focused Surgery – Precision, Adaptation and Soft Tissue Mastery

20. The Art of the Surgical Consultation

 

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Course for Veterinarians
Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery  NEW 

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

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

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CE hours:  200 

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Course length: 12 Months 

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Prices start at: $12,850.00

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

 
 
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RACE:  Submitted for RACE Approval

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Course Master
Ricardo de Sousa

DipECVS MRCVS DVM

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