CertAVP at the RVC

CertAVP at the RVC The CertAVP at the RVC encourages independent, adult-centred and self-directed learning. This page i Reflective, critical practice is expected and encouraged.

The RVC CertAVP is not a taught course route although there are a range of CPD opportunities at the RVC that support learning outcomes for many CertAVP modules as well as online learning resources to support candidates’ study programmes. Candidates are encouraged to seek the learning opportunities that best suit their individual needs. The aim of the assessment process at the RVC is not only to su

pport candidates to fully understand the quality of their current clinical practice but also to foster life-long learning skills and to advance and enhance their clinical knowledge, skills and understanding. RVC assessors have specialist and higher educational qualifications that ensure that the level of assessment is educationally sound, robust, fair and at the level expected of veterinarians aspiring to achieve Advanced Practitioner status. Extensive feedback is provided on all submitted work. Our aim is to help candidates develop life-long commitment to improving practice, and therefore skills such as self-analysis, clinical reasoning, and accessing, interpreting, and applying information, are of utmost importance to the RVC-based CertAVP.

Webinar Plus: Clinical governance - quality improvement and fostering a supportive practice culture 📆23rd Feb to 22nd Ma...
19/01/2026

Webinar Plus: Clinical governance - quality improvement and fostering a supportive practice culture
📆23rd Feb to 22nd Mar
Learn what clinical governance is and why it is so important to veterinary practices.
This course will also cover practice policies, guidelines and SOPs, quality improvement, dissemination of information, reporting incidents, veterinary practice culture and when to make changes.
Join us and to see how small changes can make a big difference to patient care and outcomes and team learning and morale. https://cpd.rvc.ac.uk/.../webinar-plus-clinical-governance

06/10/2025

The RVC is developing an exciting new postgraduate qualification designed for veterinarians who want to enhance their clinical and general practice skills.

Building on our experience of delivering the RCVS Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (CertAVP), this new programme will combine flexible distance learning with enriched study resources, including journal clubs, CPD courses, and clinical case rounds. You’ll also have the option to progress from Certificate to Diploma or Master’s level, all awarded by the RVC.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on this new course. Whether you’ve already completed a postgraduate qualification or are considering one, your views will help us design a programme that truly meets the needs of today’s veterinary professionals.

Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey — it’s quick, anonymous, and will make a real difference.

https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/rvc/certvgp-market-research

Thank you for helping us shape the future of veterinary education!

Unravel the riddle of neurology – practical clinical reasoning in small animal neurology onlineMonday 22nd September to ...
18/09/2025

Unravel the riddle of neurology – practical clinical reasoning in small animal neurology online
Monday 22nd September to Sunday 2nd November
No need for neurophobia – the five finger rule will enable you to tackle any neuro case with confidence!
Neurology is like maths – people either love it or hate it. We will provide you with tools to enable you to think like a neurologist and feel confident to manage any neurological presentation.

We hope to make you love neurology!
➡️https://tinyurl.com/328mdx28

Webinar Plus: Equine anaesthesiaStarts Monday 22nd September for 4 weeks“There are no safe anaesthetic agents, there are...
01/09/2025

Webinar Plus: Equine anaesthesia
Starts Monday 22nd September for 4 weeks
“There are no safe anaesthetic agents, there are no safe anaesthetic procedures. There are only safe anaesthetists.” -Robert Smith, MD

This online course is designed to instill confidence in veterinary surgeons who are tasked with responsibility for anaesthesia in equine practices.

Key areas include
◾Pain assessment and analgesia
◾Commonly used routine anaesthetic protocols
◾Monitoring and cardiovascular
◾Respiratory support
◾Case discussions

The case discussions will include controversies within equine anaesthesia, and the evidence base for these. As such they will improve your reflective skills and encourage audit of your own practice, which is a critical learning area for those who are enrolled in relevant CertAVP modules.
https://cpd.rvc.ac.uk/cpd-courses/webinar-plus-equine-anaesthesia

FREE ONLINE ONCOLOGY CPDhttps://rvc.uk.com/urinary-tumours-event-2025
19/08/2025

FREE ONLINE ONCOLOGY CPD
https://rvc.uk.com/urinary-tumours-event-2025

Calling all qualified GP vets - book your place at this special evening event with our Small Animal Referral Oncology team.
Led by Dr Alexandra Guillén, Lecturer in Veterinary Oncology, you will
- Explore diagnostic options for canine urinary tumours
- Delve into the surgical and medical treatment options for dogs with urothelial carcinoma
- Investigate important prognosis factors for these patients.

🕖 7:00pm London time
📅 24 September 2025
📜CPD certificate for 2 hours
Webinar accessible to delegates for a further 2 weeks.

This event is FREE but spaces are limited so book early!
➡️ https://rvc.uk.com/urinary-tumours-event-2025

Webinar Plus: Mentoring new graduates and students for career satisfaction, employability and retentionMonday 15th Septe...
25/07/2025

Webinar Plus: Mentoring new graduates and students for career satisfaction, employability and retention
Monday 15th September to Sunday 19th October
📣ONLY £219 16 hours CPD
This course is focused on helping you to provide a supportive environment for new graduates, to help you support them reach their full potential, both professional and personal, and help you retain the new recruits you have invested so much in.
https://shorturl.at/AH7dU
Relevant to the C-VWT.1 CertAVP module

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