Graduate Certificate in Veterinary Practice Management
Many veterinary graduates will work in SMEs where they will need to employ staff, comply with taxation and other regulatory requirements as well as purchase and sell services and products. The Graduate Certificate in Veterinary Practice Management is a direct response to these challenges aiming to enable veterinary practitioners to excel at practice management as a result of receiving training in areas of finance, law and communication. This programme will help vets to run cost effective and efficient businesses, maximizing profitability while enhancing employee and client satisfaction
The programme is designed to offer busy vets/vet nurses/practice managers the opportunity to participate in part-time education and enjoy the benefit of:
• Studying online at a time and place that is flexible,
• Joining an online community to exchange knowledge and ideas,
• Working in groups online to solve a range of practice management issues
• Applying new learning experiences to professional practice.
Online delivery model is tried and has proven to be a great success with the Graduate Certificate in Herd Health. The first session held in UCD to familiarise students with the online learning environment so no need for you to be a ‘techie’, we’ll show you what you need to know.
Students are expected to complete approx 10 hours of work per week. Each module runs for 12 weeks. Following the successful completion of the Certificate student are expected to Graduate in June 2014.
Click here to download the programme flyer.Modules:
• Business and Financial Management
• External and Internal Communication
• Legal and Regulatory issues.
Duration: January 2013 - December 2013
Fees: €4,200
Contact: Diane Cashman (diane.cashman@ucd.ie / 01 716 6213) or Dr Sue Rackard (sue.rackard@ucd.ie / 01 716 6213)
Admission Requirements
Applications can be made online at www.ucd.ie/apply
Closing Date: 1st December 2012
Applicants are required to have a degree in veterinary medicine or diploma / degree in veterinary nursing and be directly involved in the running of a practice. Alternatively students who have a relevant primary degree and at least 3 year experience of managing a veterinary practice will be considered.
Computer and IT Skills Requirements
Applicants will require a computer and broadband Internet access. To complete the programme applicants must have an intermediate level of IT skills, i.e. be able to browse the internet, download files, utilise email effectively, complete online forms, and use desktop editing software such as MS Excel and Word. While an extensive induction programme to online learning will be provided, applicants whose IT skills do not meet an intermediate standard are advised to undertake beginners IT training before commencing the programme.
