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Veterinary surgeon: Training

Qualified veterinary surgeons are required by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)  to undertake and record continuous professional development (CPD). Veterinary surgeons must average at least 35 hours of CPD per year, although most do more than this. Vets are expected to evaluate what knowledge and skills they need to develop or keep up to date. They may gain the skills and knowledge by requesting in-house training, reading publications or attending conferences or courses.

Once in practice, many vets go on to study for further qualifications, such as the RCVS certificates and diplomas.

There may also be the opportunity to become a Local Veterinary Inspector (LVI). An LVI is appointed by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and is qualified to test for diseases such as tuberculosis (TB), to carry out market inspections and to be involved in the exportation of animals and animal products.

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Written by Paul Fitzgerald, AGCAS

Last updated:

November 2009

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