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An in-depth and practical modular Small Animal Surgery program focussed on orthopaedics.
The flagship Improve Small Animal Surgery program is in the final year of this format in 2021.
This intensive Orthopaedic Surgery year is made up of 10 modules, incorporating a combination of blended learning – with online theory weekends, webinar follow-ups and 5 days of practical and demonstration workshops, to get your hands dirty.
The program will give you:
The full two year program is now accredited for the General Practitioner Certificate in Small Animal Surgery (GPCert SAS) by the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies.
The Orthopaedic Year has online weekend theory sessions followed by hands-on practical workshops, and face to face sessions. The practical sessions are run in Brisbane, Queensland, pending COVID restrictions in 2021.
The two full weekend practical workshops will allow you to refine your orthopaedic surgery skills with a focus on fracture repair, the use of internal/external fixation and neurology/spinal surgical techniques.
All practical sessions are undertaken in clean modern wetlabs, with the friendly supervision of specialist surgeons. You will practice common and advanced techniques, trial procedures and become part of close group of like-minded colleagues. To complement the ZOOM theory and face-to-face sessions, the online learning platform is an ongoing resource for delegates. This will offer convenient access to module content, webinar recordings*, an interactive delegate discussion board forum and other resources.
Those delegates who enrol in the Orthopaedic Year have the option of enrolling for the the blended Year 2 Soft Tissue Program in 2022. This allows for registration of the GPCert(SAS) with the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies.
*All online theory and ZOOM sessions are recorded for viewing and are accessible to delegates for a minimum of 12 months
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Speaker:
Dr Alastair Franklin MA (Cantab), VetMB, CertSAS, FANZCVS, MRCVS
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Speaker:
Dr Alastair Franklin MA (Cantab), VetMB, CertSAS, FANZCVS, MRCVS
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Speaker:
Dr Alastair Franklin MA (Cantab), VetMB, CertSAS, FANZCVS, MRCVS
You will practise the following surgical procedures under supervision by the speaker:
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Speaker:
Dr Alastair Franklin MA (Cantab), VetMB, CertSAS, FANZCVS, MRCVS
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Speaker:
Dr Kieri Jermyn BVSc, CertSAS, DipACVS, DipECVS, MRCVS
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Speaker:
Dr Kieri Jermyn BVSc, CertSAS, DipACVS, DipECVS, MRCVS
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Speaker:
Dr Kieri Jermyn BVSc, CertSAS, DipACVS, DipECVS, MRCVS
During this practical session you will perform the following procedures:
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Speaker:
Dr Kieri Jermyn BVSc, CertSAS, DipACVS, DipECVS, MRCVS
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Speaker:
Dr Jason Mouatt BVSc FANZCVS
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Dr Jason Mouatt BVSc FANZCVS
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"I loved this program - both the theory and practical sessions. The online format this year actually worked really well for me as it was abit tricky for me to travel. The pracs have been invaluable - all the specialists were approachable and very generous with their time and knowledge. I did like the smaller prac sizes and I got so much out of the pracs. My plan was always to use the course as a basis for memberships, and it’s definitely provided that."
AU $1,000 initial deposit to secure your place. The balance of fees must be paid a minimum of 30 days prior to program start.
All prices are inclusive of compulsory 10% GST
Full Payment Upfront (Total payable AU $10,500 incl GST)
All prices are inclusive of compulsory 10% GST
Payment Plan through VetEdPay* (AU $10,500 + $195 administration fee)
All prices are inclusive of compulsory 10% GST
*Please note: By selecting this option for payment you are connecting with VetEdPay, an external finance provider.
Terms and Conditions apply to all bookings.
Please find the terms and conditions here.
No. All practicals are fully supplied/equipped by Improve. Disposable gowns are provided but you may wish to bring your own scrubs for your comfort. Also, head lights and magnifying head loupes are recommended if you usually use these in surgery as these cannot be shared.
Yes and no! Currently the Ortho Year is fully self-contained and may be completed as a stand-alone one-year course. You can not enrol in only one year and be eligible for the requirements of the GPCert SAS.
You will need to complete the full two-year program for the GPCertSAS – meaning enrolling in the Soft Tissue Year 2022 (which is not yet open for booking).
Enrolled delegates in the Ortho Year 1 receive preferential enrolment into Soft Tissue Year 2.
Please see tab below for information on the SAS Soft Tissue year.
From 2022 the SAS Soft Tissue Year will have a completely online theory format, run as part of the global program Small Animal Surgery Distance and Blended Learning Program link.
The programs practical Sessions are 5-day consolidated block of practicals, at the end of each theory year. These are proposed to run in Australia, USA and the UK but details are to be confirmed.
Currently, the Ortho Year is part of the accredited GPCert SAS training program for 2020/21, by the International School of Veterinary Post Graduate Studies.
The SAS Program 2021/22 mixed format is also fully accredited for the GPCert SAS. Year 1 is the Ortho year & Year 2 is the Soft Tissue Year
The SAS two year program has previously been accredited as a General Practitioner Cert Small Animal Surgery accredited program. The GPCert SAS qualification is achieved by completing an accredited training program, registering with the International School of Veterinary Post-Graduate Studies and completing their requirements for assessment, including final online examinations. Please see full details here.
The fees for ISVPS are NOT included in the 2021 & 2022 Program fees.
From 2023, all the fees will be included.
Current fees for ISVPS in 2021 are :
Please note these fees may change and for the most up to date fees, see ISVPS
This program completes the learning objectives of the GPCert SAS syllabus and is not intended to fully cover the ANZCVS Membership requirements. The program will provide a solid clinical and practical knowledge that will definitely benefit those undertaking further study in small animal surgery and a number of our program participants have used it for preparation.
This program completes the learning objectives of the GPCert SAS syllabus and is not intended to fully cover the ANZCVS Membership requirements.
