Postgraduate in Small Animal Cardiology
Obtain your credential - PgCert. Cardio. ifevet
Postgraduate in Small Animal Cardiology
Obtain your credential - PgCert. Cardio. ifevet
Start date
4th October 2025
Timetable
Saturday from 9:00 to 18:30 Sunday from 9:00 to 14:30
ECTS Credits
30 ECTS credits
Number of modules
12 modules
Modality
Blended
Number of students
36 students
Start date
4th October 2025
Timetable
Saturday, 9 to 18:30 Sunday, 9 to 14:30
ECTS Credits
30 ECTS credits
Modules
12 modules
Modality
Blended
Number of students
36 students
Certification obtained
After passing the postgraduate university training, you will be able to obtain the following credentials to use in your CV:
• International Credential: PgCert. Cardio. ifevet
• Certification obtained: Postgraduate Certificate in Small Animal Cardiology (UK)
Course Objective
The main aim of this course is to improve the clinical reasoning behind the management of cardiac cases in daily practice. To achieve this, the course will focus on understanding the fundamentals of cardiovascular physiology, enabling correct diagnosis and management of the most common cardiac diseases in dogs and cats.
Structure and benefits of the postgraduate program
The postgraduate programme comprises modules with theoretical-practical lectures, enabling students to systematically approach cardiology cases. Each module will be taught by a European or American specialist (or residency-trained) to ensure the highest quality training.
At the end of each module, students will have had the opportunity to review the physiology/pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, treatment options, and prognosis of the most common cardiovascular diseases. Interaction with the lecturers is encouraged to share experiences and clarify any doubts.
Target Audience
Designed for professionals working in first opinion, emergencies, or those seeking to specialise in cardiology via an internship or residency. Veterinarians who wish to deepen their knowledge in this area, update their skills, and learn innovative aspects applicable to daily practice will benefit from this postgraduate programme. It is suitable for clinicians with some experience in cardiology, as well as for beginners who need a comprehensive review of basic concepts and a refresher on cardiovascular physiology.
Maria Ines Oliveira
DVM MSc MRCVS Dip.ECVIM-CA EBVS® European and RCVS Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Cardiology
Ela Mederska
DVM CertAVP(VC) PGCert VPS AFHEA MRCVS DipECVIM-CA(Cardiology) EBVS®European and RCVS Specialist Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Cardiology
Date: 4th October 2025
Modality: Streaming
Competencies and objectives:
Coming soon.
Module Summary:
- Brief review of cardiovascular embriology
- Cardiovascular anatomy
- Cardiovascular physiology (including cardiac cycle, excitation and contraction, action potential
Speaker: Coming soon
Date: 5th October 2025
Modality: Streaming
Competencies and objectives:
Coming soon
Module Summary:
- Approach to the cardiac patient – clinical history and physical examination
- Pathophysiology of congestive heart failure and cardiogenic shock
- Medical management of congestive heart failure and cardiogenic shoc
Speaker: Coming soon
Date: 8th November 2025
Modality: Streaming
Competencies and objectives:
Coming soon
Module Summary:
- Brief review of normal thoracic anatomy
- Interpretation of thoracic radiographs, focused on cardiovascular structures
- Radiographic diagnosis of congestive heart failure
- Indications for angiography and CT
- The use of T-FAST in the diagnosis of congestive heart failure
Speaker: Coming soon
Date: 9th November 2025
Modality: Streaming
Competencies and objectives:
Coming soon.
Module Summary:
- ECG interpretation
- Diagnosis and management of tachyarrhythmias, including review of anti-arrhythmic drugs
- Diagnosis and management of bradyarrhythmias, including review of positive chronotropic drugs and indications for pacemaker implantation
- Holter monitoring – clinical indication
Speaker: Coming soon
Date: 13th December 2025
Modality: Streaming
Competencies and objectives:
Coming soon
Module Summary:
- Myxomatous degenerative valvular disease – diagnosis, staging and treatment
- Endocarditis – diagnosis and treatment
- Dilated cardiomyopathy – diagnosis, staging and treatment options
- Brief review of myocarditis
Speaker: Coming soon
Date: 14th December 2025
Modality: Streaming
Competencies and objectives:
Coming soon
Module Summary:
- Classification of feline cardiomyopathies, based on the ACVIM Consensus statement guidelines
- Diagnosis, staging and treatment of different cardiomyopathies
- Arterial thromboembolism – identification, diagnostic approach and management of the affected patient
Speaker: Coming soon
Date: 17th January 2026
Modality: Presential
Competencies and objectives:
Coming soon
Module Summary:
- Introduction to echocardiographic techniques (B-mode, M-mode, color and spectral Doppler)
- Interpretation of right and left side views
- Differentiating volume vs pressure overload diseases and discussion of differential diagnosis
- Pratical session
Speaker: Coming soon
Date: 18th January 2026
Modality: Presential
Competencies and objectives:
Coming soon
Module Summary:
- Assessment of systolic and diastolic function
- Estimation of pulmonary pressures by echocardiography
- Identification of echocardiographic signs suggestive of congestive heart failure
- Pratical session
Speaker: Coming soon
Date: 21th February 2026
Modality: Streaming
Competencies and objectives:
Coming soon
Module Summary:
- Conditions associated with volume overload (Patent Ductus Arteriosus, mitral and tricuspid dysplasia, atrial and ventricular septal defects, etc) – diagnosis and treatment options
- Conditions associated with pressure overload (Pulmonic stenosis, Aortic and sub-aortic stenosis, etc) – diagnosis and treatment options
- Indications and interpretation of bubble study
Speaker: Coming soon
Date: 22th February 2026
Modality: Streaming
Competencies and objectives:
Coming soon
Module Summary:
- Anatomy of the pericardium
- Pathophysiology of pericardial effusions
- Identification of pericardial effusions and cardiac tamponade
- Management of pericardial effusions, including indications for pericardiocentesis and discussion of technique
- Identification of cardiac and pericardial tumours, including discussion of diagnostic approaches and case management
Speaker: Coming soon
Date: 21th March 2026
Modality: Streaming
Competencies and objectives:
Coming soon
Module Summary:
- Estimation of pulmonary pressures based on echocardiography
- Diagnosis, classification and treatment (including brief discussion of heartworm disease and its guidelines)
- Clinical case
Speaker: Coming soon
Date: 22th March 2026
Modality: Streaming
Competencies and objectives:
Coming soon
Module Summary:
- Definition of collapse and syncope
- Differential diagnosis for syncope
- Investigations and management of syncope in dogs and cats
- Clinical cases
Speaker: Coming soon
We offer you 2 payment methods:
· Interest-free payment in instalments
- Interest-free instalments
- Payment in full (BACS or Credit Card)
For details on interest-free instalment options, please refer to the information request section.
· Price (exam included): 9.900 €
*An additional fee of 80€ will be required for the issuance of the university degree
Terms and conditions of payment
The remaining fees must be paid by direct debit during the first 10 days of each month.
All payments must be completed before the end of the last training course.
Certification obtained
After passing the postgraduate university training, you will be able to obtain the following credentials to use in your CV:
• International Credential: PgCert. Cardio. ifevet
• Certification obtained: Postgraduate Certificate in Small Animal Cardiology (UK)
Course Objective
The main aim of this course is to improve the clinical reasoning behind the management of cardiac cases in daily practice. To achieve this, the course will focus on understanding the fundamentals of cardiovascular physiology, enabling correct diagnosis and management of the most common cardiac diseases in dogs and cats.
Structure and benefits of the postgraduate program
The postgraduate programme comprises modules with theoretical-practical lectures, enabling students to systematically approach cardiology cases. Each module will be taught by a European or American specialist (or residency-trained) to ensure the highest quality training.
At the end of each module, students will have had the opportunity to review the physiology/pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, treatment options, and prognosis of the most common cardiovascular diseases. Interaction with the lecturers is encouraged to share experiences and clarify any doubts.
Target Audience
Designed for professionals working in first opinion, emergencies, or those seeking to specialise in cardiology via an internship or residency. Veterinarians who wish to deepen their knowledge in this area, update their skills, and learn innovative aspects applicable to daily practice will benefit from this postgraduate programme. It is suitable for clinicians with some experience in cardiology, as well as for beginners who need a comprehensive review of basic concepts and a refresher on cardiovascular physiology.
Maria Ines Oliveira
DVM MSc MRCVS Dip.ECVIM-CA EBVS® European and RCVS Recognised Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Cardiology
Ela Mederska
DVM CertAVP(VC) PGCert VPS AFHEA MRCVS DipECVIM-CA(Cardiology) EBVS®European and RCVS Specialist Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Cardiology
Date: 4th October 2025
Modality: Streaming
Competencies and objectives:
Coming soon.
Module Summary:
- Brief review of cardiovascular embriology
- Cardiovascular anatomy
- Cardiovascular physiology (including cardiac cycle, excitation and contraction, action potential
Speaker: Coming soon
Date: 5th October 2025
Modality: Streaming
Competencies and objectives:
Coming soon
Module Summary:
- Approach to the cardiac patient – clinical history and physical examination
- Pathophysiology of congestive heart failure and cardiogenic shock
- Medical management of congestive heart failure and cardiogenic shoc
Speaker: Coming soon
Date: 8th November 2025
Modality: Streaming
Competencies and objectives:
Coming soon
Module Summary:
- Brief review of normal thoracic anatomy
- Interpretation of thoracic radiographs, focused on cardiovascular structures
- Radiographic diagnosis of congestive heart failure
- Indications for angiography and CT
- The use of T-FAST in the diagnosis of congestive heart failure
Speaker: Coming soon
Date: 9th November 2025
Modality: Streaming
Competencies and objectives:
Coming soon.
Module Summary:
- ECG interpretation
- Diagnosis and management of tachyarrhythmias, including review of anti-arrhythmic drugs
- Diagnosis and management of bradyarrhythmias, including review of positive chronotropic drugs and indications for pacemaker implantation
- Holter monitoring – clinical indication
Speaker: Coming soon
Date: 13th December 2025
Modality: Streaming
Competencies and objectives:
Coming soon
Module Summary:
- Myxomatous degenerative valvular disease – diagnosis, staging and treatment
- Endocarditis – diagnosis and treatment
- Dilated cardiomyopathy – diagnosis, staging and treatment options
- Brief review of myocarditis
Speaker: Coming soon
Date: 14th December 2025
Modality: Streaming
Competencies and objectives:
Coming soon
Module Summary:
- Classification of feline cardiomyopathies, based on the ACVIM Consensus statement guidelines
- Diagnosis, staging and treatment of different cardiomyopathies
- Arterial thromboembolism – identification, diagnostic approach and management of the affected patient
Speaker: Coming soon
Date: 17th January 2026
Modality: Presential
Competencies and objectives:
Coming soon
Module Summary:
- Introduction to echocardiographic techniques (B-mode, M-mode, color and spectral Doppler)
- Interpretation of right and left side views
- Differentiating volume vs pressure overload diseases and discussion of differential diagnosis
- Pratical session
Speaker: Coming soon
Date: 18th January 2026
Modality: Presential
Competencies and objectives:
Coming soon
Module Summary:
- Assessment of systolic and diastolic function
- Estimation of pulmonary pressures by echocardiography
- Identification of echocardiographic signs suggestive of congestive heart failure
- Pratical session
Speaker: Coming soon
Date: 21th February 2026
Modality: Streaming
Competencies and objectives:
Coming soon
Module Summary:
- Conditions associated with volume overload (Patent Ductus Arteriosus, mitral and tricuspid dysplasia, atrial and ventricular septal defects, etc) – diagnosis and treatment options
- Conditions associated with pressure overload (Pulmonic stenosis, Aortic and sub-aortic stenosis, etc) – diagnosis and treatment options
- Indications and interpretation of bubble study
Speaker: Coming soon
Date: 22th February 2026
Modality: Streaming
Competencies and objectives:
Coming soon
Module Summary:
- Anatomy of the pericardium
- Pathophysiology of pericardial effusions
- Identification of pericardial effusions and cardiac tamponade
- Management of pericardial effusions, including indications for pericardiocentesis and discussion of technique
- Identification of cardiac and pericardial tumours, including discussion of diagnostic approaches and case management
Speaker: Coming soon
Date: 21th March 2026
Modality: Streaming
Competencies and objectives:
Coming soon
Module Summary:
- Estimation of pulmonary pressures based on echocardiography
- Diagnosis, classification and treatment (including brief discussion of heartworm disease and its guidelines)
- Clinical case
Speaker: Coming soon
Date: 22th March 2026
Modality: Streaming
Competencies and objectives:
Coming soon
Module Summary:
- Definition of collapse and syncope
- Differential diagnosis for syncope
- Investigations and management of syncope in dogs and cats
- Clinical cases
Speaker: Coming soon
We offer you 2 payment methods:
· Interest-free payment in instalments
- Interest-free instalments
- Payment in full (BACS or Credit Card)
For details on interest-free instalment options, please refer to the information request section.
· Price (exam included): 9.900 €
*An additional fee of 80€ will be required for the issuance of the university degree
Terms and conditions of payment
Students must register and pay the registration fee together with the enrolment fee.
The remaining fees must be paid by direct debit during the first 10 days of each month.
All payments must be completed before the end of the last training course.
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Contact us
If you would like to request information about any of our training services, please fill in the following form or contact us by phone or email
- +44 7862 146532
- [email protected]
- From 8.00am to 17.00pm
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Contact us
If you would like to request information about any of our training services, please fill in the following form or contact us by phone or email
- +44 7862 146532
- [email protected]
- From 8.00am to 17.00pm
