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New postgraduate certificate in emergency practice
The course includes modules in emergency practice, emergency medicine and emergency surgery.
Practical course to help vets hone their techniques

The University of Chester and CPD Solutions have launched a new postgraduate certificate in emergency practice for small animal vets.

The course begins in October 2018 and will allow students to obtain their PgCert in just 12 months. It includes nine days of hands-on practical training based at the CPD solutions training centre near Birmingham.

‘Our experience is that vets get the most out of hands-on practical training in a structured and supportive environment, combined with reflective application of their new skills in practice,” said CPD Solutions MD Susie Coughlan.

“This is the format for the PgCert in Emergency Practice – all attendance sessions are practical, and the course provides support for developing reflective work- based learning that vets can then use throughout their careers. We are developing the range of 12 month PgCerts for vets and we’re very excited to be able to offer the highly popular subject of Emergency Practice this year.”

The certificate will be led by tutors Tobias Grave, Aidan McAlinden, Smita Das and Scott Kilpatrick, who will help vets hone their techniques and decision-making in small group sessions. It includes modules in 'Essentials of Small Animal Emergency Practice', 'Small Animal Emergency Medicine' and 'Small Animal Emergency Surgery'.

Assessment is ongoing and based on a submission of a reflective portfolio in keeping with the current RCVS move towards outcomes-based CPD.

To find out more about the new PgCert in Emergency Practice contact CPD Solutions on 0151 328 0444 or visit http://www.cpd-solutions.com/info/pgcertpdemerg/

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FIVP launches CMA remedies survey

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 FIVP has shared a survey, inviting those working in independent practice to share their views on the CMA's proposed remedies.

The Impact Assessment will help inform the group's response to the CMA, as it prepares to submit further evidence to the Inquiry Group. FIVP will also be attending a hearing in November.

Data will be anonymised and used solely for FIVP's response to the CMA. The survey will close on Friday, 31 October 2025. 

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CMA to host webinar exploring provisional decisions

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to host a webinar for veterinary professionals to explain the details of its provisional decisions, released on 15 October 2025.

The webinar will take place on Wednesday, 29 October 2025 from 1.00pm to 2.00pm.

Officials will discuss the changes which those in practice may need to make if the provisional remedies go ahead. They will also share what happens next with the investigation.

The CMA will be answering questions from the main parties of the investigation, as well as other questions submitted ahead of the webinar.

Attendees can register here before Wednesday, 29 October at 11am. Questions must be submitted before 10am on 27 October.

A recording of the webinar will be accessible after the event.