A comprehensive Feline Practice program offering a structured route for vets aiming to pursue a postgraduate qualification in feline practice.
This program is a completely online and offers invaluable insights and practical tips from our expert tutors, enhancing your clinical approach to feline medicine. With 16 diverse modules delivered through a world-leading interactive platform, you’ll gain new knowledge and skills while engaging with an online community that shares your passion for advancing feline care in practice.
This innovative global program has been developed by a team of registered specialists, who are available throughout the program to support you on your journey.
This program is accredited with the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS) meaning you can work towards the following globally-recognised qualifications while you study:
General Practitioner Certificate (GPCert)
By attending the full online structured program and following successful assessment, including an exam, you can gain a General Practitioner Certificate (GPCert) awarded by the ISVPS.
Postgraduate Certificate (PgC)
A route to a PgC is available through our partnership with Harper Adams University (HAU). The PgC is a recognised higher education qualification demonstrating that you have achieved the required standard within a designated subject. Additional assessments will be necessary to apply for this route.
Please note that ISVPS registration and examination fees are not included in the course fees.
For all enquiries about ISVPS requirements, contact [email protected].
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James Grierson BVetMed Cert VR CertSAS CertVR DipECVS CertMedEd FHEA FRCVS
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Christos Karagiannis DVM MSc Dip. ECAWBM(BM) MRCVS
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Kat Manchip BVSc BSc(Hons) PGDipVCP DipECVO MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon Diplomate Ophthalmology
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Alasdair Hotston Moore MA VetMB CertSAC CertVR CertSAS MRCVS
Maria Angeles Jimenez Lozano DVM CertVA DipECVAA MRCVS
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Online Anaesthesia component:
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Mandy Burrows BSc BVMS MANZCVS FANZCVS
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Owen Davies MA VetMB MVetMed MANZCVS(SAM) DACVIM(Oncology) MRCVS RCVS & American Specialist in Veterinary Oncology
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Nic Ilchyshyn BSc BVSc FRCPath Dip.ECVCP MRCVS European Veterinary Specialist in Veterinary Clinical Pathology
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Kerry Doolin BSc BVSc MVetMed DACVECC MRCVS American Recognised Specialist in Emergency and Critical Care
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Mark Lowrie MA VetMB MVM DipECVN RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Neurology and EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Neurology
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Mark Lowrie MA VetMB MVM DipECVN RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Neurology and EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Neurology
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Samantha Taylor BVetMed(Hons) CertSAM DipECVIM-CA MANZCVS FRCVS
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Kerry Rolph BVM&S CERTVC PHD FANZCVS DIPECVIM-CA MRCVS RCVS Specialist in Feline Medicine, European Specialist in Companion Animal Medicine
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Samantha Taylor BVetMed(Hons) CertSAM DipECVIM-CA MANZCVS FRCVS
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Nick Bexfield BVetMed PhD DSAM DipECVIM-CA PGDipMEdSci PGCHE FHEA MRCVS
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Stephanie Sorrell BVetMed(Hons) MANZCVSc DipECVIM-CA MRCVS; RCVS Specialist in Feline Medicine
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Stephanie Sorrell BVetMed(Hons) MANZCVSc DipECVIM-CA MRCVS; RCVS Specialist in Feline Medicine
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I have already noticed a vast improvement in my clinical confidence and abilities and now am even more driven to continue learning.
- Jennifer Sinclair BVetMed Postgraduate Certificate in Feline Practice MRCVS
James graduated from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and spent a few years in general practice before completing an internship and then a three-year residency in Small Animal Surgery at the Queen Mother Hospital, RVC. During this time he obtained the RCVS Certificates in Veterinary Radiology and Small Animal Surgery. James was a lecturer in Orthopaedic Surgery at the RVC before moving to Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists as an Orthopaedic Surgeon in 2010. James is an ECVS Diplomate and Recognised European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery as well as being recognised by the RCVS as a Specialist in Small Animal Surgery. In 2010 James obtained the Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education from the University of Bedfordshire and he is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. In 2019 James was made a Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons for meritorious contributions to clinical practice. Fellowship is the highest status of membership of the College and is awarded for outstanding contributions to the veterinary profession.
James is interested in the full range of musculoskeletal and rheumatological conditions from acute trauma to elective surgery as well as the investigation and treatment of joint conditions. He has more specific interests in the role of physiotherapy in patient care, infection control and canine elbow disease (including elbow joint replacement) and feline orthopaedics. James is one of only a few specialist surgeons certified to perform canine total elbow replacement in the UK.
James continues to contribute to the profession through the provision of CPD courses, lectures, research projects and papers. James is an active member and course Chair for AOVET, an independent nonprofit organization that represents a global network of surgeons, scientists, and other professionals highly specialized in veterinary surgery of the musculoskeletal system.
RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Neurology
EBVS®️ European Specialist in Veterinary Neurology
Mark qualified from the University of Cambridge and then worked in first opinion small animal practice. Following an internship at the RVC he moved to the University of Glasgow to complete a residency in veterinary neurology. He has a Master’s degree on steroid responsive meningitis-arteritis in dogs and has particular interest in involuntary muscle contractions, reflex epilepsy, inflammatory central nervous system disease and feline neurology. He is the Clinical Director at Dovecote Veterinary Hospital and is veterinary consultant to the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM).
Stephanie Sorrell graduated from the RVC and undertook her residency in Internal Medicine at Edinburgh University. She is a European Internal Medicine Specialist and RCVS Feline Specialist. She is currently a Senior Consultant at Virtual Veterinary Specialists and also provides locum internal medicine and feline medicine cover to private and university-based referral practices.
She has a passion for teaching and has lectured internationally as well as publishing original research papers in journals. She is also an examiner for the Australian and New Zealand Membership exams in Feline Medicine. She is interested in all aspects of internal medicine, particularly feline geriatric medicine and infectious diseases.
Full Payment Upfront: Total payable AU$12,100 inc GST
ISVPS registration & examination fees are not included in this price.
AU $2,000 initial deposit will secure your place. The full balance of fees ($10,100) must be paid prior to the program start date (no program access will be granted until full payment is received).
All prices are inclusive of compulsory 10% GST.
ISVPS registration & examination fees are not included in this price.
Terms and Conditions apply to all bookings.
Please find the terms and conditions here.
All applicants must:
Please note: It is each delegate’s responsibility to ensure you meet the program entry criteria.
You can enrol directly via the Improve Veterinary Education website. The Team will invoice you for the program and once agreed fees are paid, you will be able to join the program. You can reach out to the Team at [email protected] if you have any questions on how to do this.
You will spend on average 3-4 hours per week, working through the supplied online content and materials at your own pace. Some candidates spend significantly more, if they are engaging on the forums and reading and researching additional content.
In working towards the General Practitioner (GPCert) or Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) qualifications for the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS), additional time will be required for assessments.
The full OL program must be completed within 12 months of the final module being delivered. For example, in a two-year program, you will have 3 years of access in total.
Candidates for the ISVPS Certifications are able to complete their assessment requirements and sit for the qualifications for a set time, after program completion with Improve Veterinary Education. Contact ISVPS directly for these guidelines on [email protected].
The Online Learning Programs are designed to be worked through at your own pace and time. For each program module, a specialist is available to answer questions on the discussion board.
The specialist is available for the month their module runs and this interaction is one of the most valuable parts of the program. You are strongly encouraged to participate if possible and ask questions, even if you have not fully completed the module, to take advantage of the ‘live’ board.
All the discussion boards Q&A are available to review after the module is complete and for the length of the program. Candidates are also encouraged to discuss cases and ask their colleagues questions on earlier modules, if they have not had the opportunity to ask the specialist.
Any deferral requests are considered on a case by case basis by the Improve Veterinary Education Team administering the Program. If deferral is agreed, it will include additional administration fees and charges. Specific modules of the program can not be deferred.
Yes, we do accept limited late admissions (subject to availability). If you join late, you will be required to catch up on the module content that you have missed. Please be aware that although discussion forums can be access after the module is finished, the Specialist Tutors are only available for questions during the month their module is being delivered.
The GPCert is a middle-tier postgraduate qualification awarded to veterinary surgeons who successfully complete a dedicated modular training program accredited by International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS) and sit the associated ISVPS assessments, including online examinations.
Only registered veterinary surgeons who have been qualified for a minimum of one year can apply to undertake a General Practitioner Certificate.
To find out more about the ISVPS assessments please contact the team at [email protected] or visit the ISVPS website for more detail www.isvps.org.
The PgCert is a further postgraduate qualification that can be achieved either during or after your study for your GPCertificate.
Yes, there are additional assessment criteria from both ISVPS and Harper Adams University (HAU). There are also additional fees for the PGCert. Contact ISVPS directly at [email protected] for further information on how to achieve your PGCert.
Yes. Location of study does not affect/change this global program. We can accept delegates across Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific region, and you will join the same global program. Additionally, all program content is pre-recorded so can be viewed at any time of day (i.e. time zone differences will not impact your access to content).
As this program is accredited by ISVPS, you are also eligible to obtain the GPCert or PgCert qualifications.
Registration is made directly to ISVPS (for the GPCert) and HAU (for the PgC)once you are enrolled in the Online Learning Program. You will be provided with contact details allowing you to complete their registration forms and pay additional fees as required.
ISVPS registration fees are NOT included in the program fee. GPCert registration are fees payable are made directly to ISVPS – you will be provided with contact details allowing you to complete their registration form.