Veterinary Postgraduate Unit

04/08/2026

Meet one of our Stifle Surgery Workshop tutors, Sandy Shanklin, who shares what you can expect on the day, who the workshop is designed for, and why it’s worth securing your place as soon as possible.

If you’re looking to build confidence and develop practical skills in stifle surgery, this workshop is not to be missed.

Date - 25 September 2026
Cost - £395

Spaces are limited — register ASAP to avoid missing out!

🔗 Book your place: https://payments.liv.ac.uk/short-courses/veterinary-postgraduate-unit/day-evening-courses/equine-cpd/equine-stifle-workshop-25-sept-2026

30/07/2026

🚨 Attention all small animal vets we’re excited to introduce our new Feline Medicine Mini-Module, launching in November 2026 🐈‍⬛

Designed for the more experienced veterinary surgeon, this 100% online CPD mini-module offers a exciting opportunity to deepen your knowledge and confidence in feline medicine, with flexible learning that fits around clinical practice.

Week One - Common feline neurological conditions
Week Two - Feline Cutaneous and Ocular Melanocytic Tumours
Week Three - FIP and Mycobacteria
Week Four - Feline Diabetes Mellitus

🗓️ Start date - 2nd November 2026
🏅 CPD Hours - 25
📍 Location - 100% Online
💳 Cost - £435

To learn more or to register today please click the following link - https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/vets/cpd/onlinecpd/feline-medicine/

24/07/2026

Our BEVA approved Equine practical orthopaedics workshop is taking place on Thursday 15 October 2026.

See below for more details or to receive your BEVA member discount on this course click the following link to register - https://payments.liv.ac.uk/short-courses/veterinary-postgraduate-unit/day-evening-courses/equine-cpd/equine-practical-orthopaedics-beva-members-15-october-2026

Take time to develop and refine your practical skills when investigating lameness cases with our BEVA Approved: Equine practical orthopaedics course this October.

Hosted by the University of Liverpool, this is a great opportunity new and recent graduates to expand their skillset under the supportive guidance of experienced clinicians.

Book now with an exclusive discount as a BEVA member - https://bit.ly/4w0mweR

24/07/2026

⏳ Our booking deadline is approaching this Sunday so please remember to book onto your next CertAVP module asap!

The booking deadline for CertAVP modules starting in the September semester is 26th July, places are limited and allocated on a first come first served basis. 🐶 🐴🐄

Check the comments for booking details!

👉 Don't Delay, Book Today! 👈

24/07/2026

Calling all Equine vets - check out the details for this fully funded PhD at the University of Liverpool, which offers an exciting opportunity to develop innovative AI-driven approaches to enhance equine infectious disease surveillance, thereby improving early disease detection and equine health 👉

🎓 Fully Funded 4-Year PhD Opportunity
Enhancing Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance with AI and Natural Language Processing
📍 University of Liverpool
🐎 Funded by the Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB)
📅 Application Deadline: 31 August 2026
Eligibility: Open to UK/Home fee applicants only
This fully funded PhD at the University of Liverpool offers an exciting opportunity to develop innovative AI-driven approaches to enhance equine infectious disease surveillance, thereby improving early disease detection and equine health.
🔗 For more details and how to apply:
https://www.findaphd.com/.../enhancing-equine.../...
📧 For applications and enquiries, please contact:
April Lawson
✉️ [email protected]
Please share this opportunity with anyone interested in pursuing a PhD at the intersection of AI, NLP, equine medicine, infectious disease, veterinary science, and epidemiology.
Betting Levy Board
of Liverpool School of Veterinary Science

19/07/2026

Equine Foal Skills for Clinicians Workshop 🐴

This practical one-day workshop will cover essential foal skills for clinicians working in ambulatory practice. The morning starts with lectures and the rest of the day is a mix of hands-on small group practical skills sessions and case-based discussions.

Date: 4th November 2026
Location: Leahurst Campus
Cost: £395

Book your place: https://payments.liv.ac.uk/short-courses/veterinary-postgraduate-unit/day-evening-courses/equine-cpd/equine-foal-skills-for-clinicians-04-november-2026

16/07/2026

📣 Attention Equine clinicians and ACPAT qualified physiotherapists this November we will be offering a Physiotherapy Masterclass on the Equine Back and Pelvis! This fully online CPD mini-module is tailored for professionals wishing to enhance, develop and consolidate their clinical knowledge and understanding in this area.

Alternatively, we also have our Equine Practice Essentials mini module running which is designed for recently qualified veterinary surgeons and those returning to practice after a career break who wish to refresh and strengthen their knowledge of common conditions encountered in equine ambulatory practice.

The mini modules will be taught by veterinary specialists, following a similar format to the University of Liverpool’s CertAVP modules. With online lectures, discussion boards and weekly MCQ tests designed to help support your learning these short designation specific modules provide a fun and interactive way to ensure you keep up to date in your area of interest.

Each module will provide:

• Four weeks of online teaching material with weekly lectures, readings and interactive discussion boards
• Full access to the University of Liverpool online library
• Access to veterinary specialists
• The chance to join an online network with vets with a similar area of interest

🔗 For details on how to enrol please see link in comments

03/07/2026

📣 We are pleased to announce that our very popular Small Animal Mini-module CPD courses will be running again this November 2026 with a exciting new addition - Feline Medicine! 🐈‍⬛

These 100% online modules will provide you with 25 hours of designation specific CPD. Over four weeks each mini module will cover a different weekly topic in an area in which there may have been changes, advances or controversy in recent years.

The course will be taught by veterinary specialists, following a similar format to the University of Liverpool’s CertAVP modules. With online lectures, discussion boards and weekly MCQ tests designed to help support your learning these short designation specific modules provide a fun and interactive way to ensure you keep up to date in your area of interest.

Each module will provide:

• Four weeks of online teaching material with weekly lectures, readings and interactive discussion boards
• Full access to the University of Liverpool online library
• Access to veterinary specialists
• The chance to join an online network with vets with a similar area of interest

🔗 For details on how to enrol please see link in comments

30/06/2026

Our BEVA approved Equine stifle workshop is taking place 25 September 2026.

See below for more details or click the following link to register -
https://payments.liv.ac.uk/short-courses/veterinary-postgraduate-unit/day-evening-courses/equine-cpd

New BEVA Approved course announced! 📣

The University of Liverpool is hosting an Equine stifle workshop on Friday 25 September and as a BEVA member you can book with an exclusive discount 🎊

Find out more about the course and secure your spot today -

28/06/2026

Medical Ultrasound, Orthopaedic Ultrasound & Practical Orthopaedics 13, 14 & 15 October 2026

Our popular practical workshops are back — and this year, we’re excited to introduce a brand new addition.

Join the Leahurst Equine Hospital teams for three immersive days of equine ultrasonography and orthopaedics. These hands on sessions are designed to help you refine your diagnostic ultrasound skills and develop confidence in orthopaedic assessment and therapeutic techniques. With close guidance from recognised specialists, you’ll gain practical experience in investigating distal limb lameness and using ultrasound across a wide range of common medical and orthopaedic cases.

🗓️ 13 Oct/ Day One: an introduction to diagnostic ultrasound in equine medical cases
🗓️ 14 Oct/ Day Two: is an introduction to diagnostic ultrasound in orthopaedic cases
🗓️ 15 Oct/ Day Three: is perfect for the new or recent graduate looking to increase their diagnostic and therapeutic skills

You can book individual days to suit your interests or attend the full three day programme for a comprehensive learning experience.

£395 per day or receive a 20% discount for booking more than one day

Early booking is strongly encouraged to secure your place

Lunch and refreshments are provided

For further details or to register follow our link below -
🔗 https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/.../day-and-evening/equine-vet/