Managing the care of unwell cats presents unique challenges for the busy small animal practitioner, as they require precise, thoughtful, and targeted care to achieve optimal health outcomes.
Our Feline Medicine Distance Education course is expertly designed to enhance your expertise in feline medicine through an engaging and practical format that fits into your professional life. Each module aims to enhance your clinical approach to feline care, offering essential insights and practical tips from our expert tutors. You will benefit from a supportive learning environment that includes regular webinars, personalized feedback, and an active online forum. Engage with a community that values learning and shares a passion for improving feline care in practice.
Our partnerships with the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) facilitate a broad-reaching educational experience across the UK, Europe, the US, and Canada, with equal membership rates for CVE and partner members.
- Enrollments are open!
- Super Earl Bird rates end: 30 June 2024
- Early Bird rates end: 31 October 2024
- Enrollments close: 1 February 2025
By successfully completing this course, you will:
- Review the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of common feline disease
- Expand your knowledge of unusual feline conditions
- Gain increased confidence in handling feline patients gained through a range of practical advice
- Review important developments in feline medicine
- Better understanding of key differences when dealing with certain disease conditions in cats versus dogs
- Better understand the pathophysiological responses of cats and gain the special skills needed to confidently treat your tricky feline patients.
Modules will commence every 2 months.
Modules delivered in 2025:
- February – Urinary Tract Disease
- April – Endocrine Disorders
- June – Neurology/Musculoskeletal
- August – Haematology/Immunology
- October – Oncology
Modules delivered in 2026:
- February – Dermatology
- April – Respiratory Disease
- June – Cardiology
- August – Gastrointestinal Disease
- October – Infectious Diseases
This course includes monthly webinars covering key topics and problem areas to deepen your knowledge and understanding in a group setting—dates to be confirmed.
The 10-module program is delivered over two years, starting in February 2024. Each new module will commence every two months. Course material consists of expertly written and regularly updated notes, with assignments and supplemental journal reading. There are no formal exams. Instead, individual feedback and advice will be provided by your tutor, following the completion of each module. Email discussion forums will complement the learning experience, as will optional interactive workshops to draw out and consolidate the knowledge you have developed.
The course runs from February until November of the following year.
This course provides up to 348 CPD points.
This program 20-805558 was reviewed and approved by the AAVSB RACE program for 100 hours of continuing education. Participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call CVE +61 2 9351 7979 for further questions.
USA & CANADA
- Dr. Ashlie Saffire DVM, DABVP (Feline)
- Petra Cerna Ph.D. MRCVS CertAVP AFHEA AdvCertFB
UK & EUROPE
- Katie McCallum BVM&S PGCertSAM AFHEA DipECVIM-CA MRCVS European Specialist in Veterinary Internal Medicine
- Sarah Spencer EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine
- Samantha Taylor BVetMed(Hons) CertSAM DipECVIM-CA MANZCVS FRCVS
- Kerry Rolph BVM&S CERTVC PHD FANZCVX DipECVIM-CA FRCVS
- Eleanor Mardell MA VetMB DSAM(fel) MRCVS
- Christina Maunder BVM&S CertSAM DipECVIM-ca FHEA FRCVS
AUSTRALIA
- Katherine Briscoe BVSc (Hons I) MVetStud (Small Animal Clinical Studies) FANZVS (Feline Medicine) Registered Specialist in Feline Medicine
- Rachel Korman BVSc GPCertFelP MACVS MRCVS
- Jane Yu BVSc MANZCVS (Small Animal Medicine)
- Michael Linton BVSc FANZVS (Feline Medicine)
- Sally Coggins BVSc (Hons I), MANZCVS (Feline Medicine)
- Alison Jukes BVSc (hons) FANZCVS (feline medicine)
Early Bird Discounts
Enroll in the Feline Medicine Distance Education course by 30 June to save AU$827 on your registration. If you missed the Super Early Bird date (30 June) don’t miss the Early Bird. Enroll by 31 October to secure your spot and save $620.
Enroll
Registrations are now open. Register directly via the CVE website. As an AAFP Member, you will be able to enroll at CVE member rates.
You will need to log in to the CVE website to register for this course. If you don’t have an account, you can create one at no extra charge. Upon registering, you will be given the option to pay in full or pay an AU$1000 deposit.
Price List
| Course Fees | Member* Super Early Bird | Member* Early Bird | Member* Full Rate | Non-member Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feline Medicine | $7,442 | $7,649 | $7,855 | $8,269 |
*Members include CVE Practice, Professional, Part-time Professional, Recent Graduate, and Academic members. Member rate is also available to AAFP and ISFM members.
All inquiries about this course should be done via CVE.