Vet CPD Blog

We have developed a new online course based on the successful ‘Companion Animal Behaviour and Welfare’ CD-ROM.  The course will start in September 2008, with further courses running on a monthly basis from January 2009.

Many people own pets, yet few owners understand much about why their pet behaves the way it does. This online course will provide you with information on animal behaviour, how the behaviour of companion animals is affected by the environment in which they are kept and how this can lead to the development of behavioural problems.

Species covered:

• Dogs
• Cats
• Horses
• Rabbits
• Rodents (Guinea Pigs, Rats, Mice, Hamsters, Gerbils)
• African grey parrots
• Green iguanas

Is it for Me?

If you are interested in the behaviour of animals, then this course is for you!

Do you?

• Work with animals (eg. in a veterinary practice, pet store, animal sanctuary, kennel or stable)?
• Wish to learn more about animal behaviour?
• Simply have a passion for pets?

For more information, follow this link to the Vet CPD Online Store

We are currently working on our veterinary CPD courses and seminars for the new academic year. Courses are being developed for veterinary surgeons and nurses and seminars are open to all veterinary professionals.

We are also developing courses for non-veterinary professionals. If you work with animals or are just interested in animal care, get in touch and let us know what your interests are.

You can help us develop courses that meet your needs by completing the following surveys:

• CPD Interests Survey
• Evening Seminar Survey 2008-9

The new University of Edinburgh Postgraduate website has been launched and the following programmes are now available in Veterinary Medicine. Check out the Postgraduate Programmes Online website too.

Click on the links below to access more information on each programme:

• Applied Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare
• Clinical Education
• Emerging and Neglected Infectious Diseases
• Equine Science
• Infectious Diseases
• International Animal Health
• Veterinary Science

Infectious Diseases and Veterinary Science are full-time programmes, but the other programmes have a part-time or online option.

Clinical Education and International Animal Health are both delivered online, allowing you to participate in the programmes wherever you are located and at a time that suits you. The new Equine Science and Emerging and Neglected Infectious Diseases online courses will be launched this year.

A degree in veterinary science is not always essential - many of these programmes are open to students with degrees in science or medicine, or with appropriate professional experience. Don’t miss out on your chance - follow the links and enquire today!