CertAVP Small Animal Modules
We have a wide range of small animal modules, as well as other modules suitable for vets working with any species, that you can take as part of the CertAVP. We recommend starting with A and B modules, which provide the foundation for the rest of the CertAVP programme, and should be completed in order before starting any C-modules. A & B modules run three times each year, starting in January, April, and September, which means that you can choose when you begin your studies without waiting a whole academic year to begin. The C-modules can be completed in any order. Refer to the timetable for when these run.
| 1x A-Module: | A-FAVP.1 Foundations in Advanced Veterinary Practice |
| 1x B-Module: | B-SAP.1 Small Animal Practice |
| 4x C-Modules: | Pick from the complete list of modules |
Designated Certificates
If you wish to work towards a designated certificate in small animal practice, you must successfully complete A & B modules and then choose your C-modules from a narrower selection. The University of Liverpool currently offers modules required for the following Production Animal designated certificate options. These are also pathways options on the Veterinary Professional Studies programme:
- Small Animal Medicine
- Small Animal Medicine - Feline
- General Small Animal Surgery
- Emergency Critical Care
- Oncology
These designated certificates can also be taken from a small animal point of view:
In addition to the modules, candidates working towards a designated CertAVP must also pass a Synoptic Examination which can be booked through the RCVS.
PLEASE NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure that you have access to sufficient appropriate cases where you were the primary decision maker to produce adequate material for the module. This may not be possible with some internship positions. You must also be aware of any limitations of your facilities that may make the accumulation of appropriate cases difficult or impossible.