If you are a veterinary surgeon or veterinary nurse looking to expand your knowledge of poultry medicine and backyard chicks care, the Chicken Vet CPD Training Course could be the perfect next step. With 2026 course dates now available to book, this online CPD provides essential, practical training in chicken health and disease management.
2026 Chicken Vet CPD Course Dates
Click here to book your place on the Chicken Vet CPD course
About the Chicken Vet CPD Course
The Chicken Vet CPD course has been created and is delivered by St David's Poultry Team, the UK's leading and largest independent poultry veterinary practice. The course consists of six hours of online CPD and is taught by experienced poultry vet Ben South, who holds a Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (CertAVP) in Poultry from the University of Liverpool.
Designed specifically for small animal vets and veterinary nurses, the course focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of common poultry health issues seen in backyard and pet chickens.
Online Poultry CPD for Veterinary Professionals
This interactive veterinary CPD course encourages discussions and questions throughout, ensuring practical, real-world learning. Key topic areas covered include:
- History and domestication of the chicken
- Poultry husbandry: housing management, hygiene and welfare
- Poultry legislation and veterinary law
- Chicken behaviour and anatomy
- Post-mortem examination (optional session for veterinary nurses)
- Blood sampling techniques in poultry
- Therapeutics and preventative poultry medicines
Discounts and Additional Benefits
- 25% discount available for veterinary nurses
- Attendance at the post-mortem session is optional for veterinary nurses
On completion of the course, your veterinary practice can also join the Chicken Vet Associated Practice Scheme, offering benefits such as:
- Access to specialist poultry veterinary advice
- Discounted poultry products and veterinary medication
Why Poultry CPD Matters for Small Animal Practices
Poultry vet Ben South, who delivers the Chicken Vet CPD course, highlights the growing importance of poultry knowledge within general veterinary practice:
"Backyard poultry is estimated to be the third most popular pet in the UK, and an increasing number form an integral part of family life. Chickens are prey animals and therefore conceal their symptoms, so cna often appear severely ill when their owners bring them into practice. This course provides small animal practice vets with the confidence they need when chickens are presented - something that isn't focused on extensively at university. It also enables vets to educate owners on the early signs and symptoms of common poultry diseases."
Book Your Poultry CPD Training Today
If you want to build confidence in treating backyard chickens, improve patient outcomes and expand your practice's services, the Chicken Vet CPD Training Course is an ideal choice.
For further information, please contact info@chickenvet.co.uk
