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Veterinary Care Assistant Academy - On-Demand
Central CPD's bespoke learning series is designed specifically for veterinary care assistants and support staff working in small animal veterinary practices.
The series covers a variety of skills to help expand knowledge and develop an understanding for this essential role. Learning resources...
To Dispense or not to Dispense: A Comprehensive Guide to Dispensing for Vet Nurses and Practice Support Staff

Nicola Lakeman
Many pet owners are often unaware of the drug licensing legislation within veterinary medicine and have all too many times ‘popped in’ to grab that POM-VPS that their pet has run out of two days ago. But where does that leave the frontline team? Are receptionists and nurses able to pass over...
Difficult Conversations in Veterinary Medicine

Elly Russell
Tricky situations in practice can sometimes arise, necessitating difficult conversations, which can be very challenging. This learning series with Elly Russell explores common challenges to help you develop a personalised toolkit of effective approaches.
Discussing veterinary costs and...
Feline Friendly Clinics: Reducing fear and anxiety in practice

Charlie Wright
Friday 12th September 2025
The Imaging and Theory Lab, London
This one-day course with experienced lecturer, RVN and behaviourist Charlie Wright explores ways to reduce fear and anxiety in feline patients in the practice, and can be attended as a one-day course, or as part of our Calm Clinic Academy.
Calm Clinic Academy 2025

Charlie Wright
Friday 12th September 2025
The Imaging and Theory Lab, London
The Calm Clinic Academy is a comprehensive 12-month programme open to vets, vet nurses and practice managers, that will equip you with the skills to create positive changes within your practice, and implement a calm, stress-limiting approach to all patients.
You'll not only learn how to...
Calm Canine Clinics: Reducing fear and anxiety in practice

Charlie Wright
Friday 5th December 2025
The Imaging and Theory Lab, London
This one-day course with experienced lecturer, RVN and behaviourist Charlie Wright explores ways to reduce fear and anxiety in canine patients in the practice, and can be attended as a one-day course, or as part of our Calm Clinic Academy.