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Small Animal PgC moves to Scotland
Image: David Babington, George PR
Courses open up for vets in Scotland

The postgraduate certificate (PgC) in Small Animal Medicine or Small Animal Surgery is now available to veterinary surgeons in Scotland.

The certificates are aimed at veterinary surgeons who have a particular interest in small animal medicine or small animal surgery, and who have been in practice for at least two years. As it is expected that participants will be employed in practice on a full-time basis, CPD would be undertaken alongside their work.

Collaborating on the certificates are veterinary CPD provider Improve International, Harper Adams University and the European School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ESVPS).

"As the veterinary sector becomes increasingly competitive, many practitioners are seeking additional qualifications to enhance their career prospects and boost their skills and confidence in practice," said David Babington, founder of Improve International.

"With time at a premium, we've had a lot of interest from practitioners working in Scotland for a PgC which is more accessible to them," he added. "As a result, we're now delighted to be adding Glasgow to our list of venues."

The certificates involve a practical skills assessment and over twenty taught sessions over two years, leading to a final exam. Students must also prepare a case diary and final case report.

Click here for further information on the certificates.

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Building Great Workplaces webinars return

News Story 1
 BVA has announced a new series of its Building Great Workplaces lunchtime webinars.

Launching from 16 July, the sessions will explore patient safety, motivation, client communication and more.

Its first webinar, exploring neurodiversity in the workplace, will take place at 1pm on Thursday, 16 July. It will feature guest speakers from The Vet Project, a group which supports neurodiversity in veterinary environments.

The following three webinars take place in September, October and November.

Booking is open on the BVA website 

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New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.