About the Certificate
This certificate program, sponsored by Dechra, is designed for veterinarians working with small animals. The course delivers high-quality, bite-sized webinars that fit into your busy clinical schedule. You will gain evidence-based knowledge and practical strategies to improve patient safety and perioperative pain management in dogs and cats.
Key Details
100% Online (Webinars up to 35 minutes)
Practical, case-based learning with direct clinical relevance
Learn with the best international experts
Programme
Module I - Introduction
| 1 | Introduction to content, assessments, grading and deadline | Paulo Steagall |
| 2 | Pre-anaesthetic Assessment and Patient Preparation | Paulo Steagall |
| 3 | Ethics in Anaesthesia and Pain management: how far can we go? | Polly Taylor |
| 4 | Feline and Canine Patient Handling | Gonçalo da Graça Pereira |
| 5 | Anaesthetic-induced Morbidity and Mortality in Small Animals | José Ignacio Redondo García |
| 6 | Promoting Patient Safety Culture: The Power of checklists in Clinical Practice | Luiz Santos |
| 7 | Basic Clinical Pharmacology of Drugs Used for Companion Animal Anaesthesia and Analgesia | Kristen Messenger |
Module II - Acute Pain Management
| 8 | Pain management I - Nociception, Pathophysiology, and Classification | Matthew Gurney |
| 9 | Pain management II - Acute Pain Recognition and Assessment | Paulo Steagall |
| 10 | Pain management III - The Feline Grimace Scale | Paulo Steagall |
| 11 | Pain management IV - Principles of Acute Pain Management | Paulo Steagall |
| 12 | Pain management V - Tools and Toys | Carl Bradbrook |
| 13 | Pain management VI - The Pain clinic | Fernando Martínez Taboada |
| 14 | Premedication, Sedation and Oligoanalgesia | Paulo Steagall |
| 15 | Case discussion: Premedication and pain management | Paulo Steagall |
| 16 | Pain management VII - Locoregional Anaesthesia | Jaime Viscasillas |
| 17 | Simple and easy Local Anaesthetic Blocks in Small Animal Practice | Jaime Viscasillas |
| 18 | Introduction to Ultrasound-Guided Local Anaesthetic Techniques | Marta Garbin |
Module III - Foundations of anaesthesia
| 19 | Injectable Anaesthetics & Anaesthetic Induction | Jo Murrell |
| 20 | Anaesthetic Induction and TIVA: case discussions | Bruno Pypendop |
| 21 | Airway Management | Joaquin Araos |
| 22 | Fundamentals of Ventilation | Joaquin Araos |
| 23 | Neuromuscular Blocking Agents | Eva Rioja Garcia |
| 24 | Volatile anesthesia I - Basic Concepts | Bruno Pypendop |
| 25 | Volatile anesthesia II - Applied Clinical Pharmacology | Bruno Pypendop |
| 26 | Balanced Anaesthesia | Matthieu Raillard |
| 27 | Anaesthetic Machine and Delivering Systems | Bradley Simon |
| 28 | Breathing Systems and Scavenging | Bradley Simon |
| 29 | Monitoring I | Chiara Adami |
| 30 | Monitoring II | Chiara Adami |
| 31 | Fluid Therapy in the Context of Anaesthesia – Principles and Planning: what to give and when | Leon Warne |
| 32 | Managing the Hypotensive Anaesthetised patient – Treating the cause, not the number | Leon Warne |
| 33 | A practical Clinical Approach to Treating Hypotension in the Anaesthetised Patient – Case discussion | Leon Warne and Paulo Steagall |
| 34 | Acid-base Physiology | Francisco Teixeira-Neto |
| 35 | Acid-base Disturbances | Francisco Teixeira-Neto |
| 36 | Sepsis for the Anaesthetist Part I - define and diagnose | Kris Gommeren |
| 37 | Sepsis for the Anaesthetist Part II - survive sepsis | Kris Gommeren |
| 38 | Anaesthetic Complications - Part I (Cardiovascular) | Bradley Simon |
| 39 | Anaesthetic Complications - Part II (Respiratory, Emergence and Thermoregulation) | Bradley Simon |
| 40 | Anaesthetic Recovery | Tim Bosmans |
| 41 | Peri-anaesthetic Emergencies and Resuscitation | Vanessa Bettembourg |
| 42 | Unique Challenges during Feline Anaesthesia | Paulo Steagall |
| 43 | Euthanasia | Paulo Steagall |
| 44 | Myths and facts about Small Animal Anaesthesia | Bradley Simon |
Module IV - Special patients - case discussions
| 45 | Anaesthetic Management in Cardiovascular Disease | Frédérik Rousseau-Blass |
| 46 | Anaesthetic Management in Neurologic Disease | Frédérik Rousseau-Blass |
| 47 | Anaesthetic Management in Respiratory Disease | Frédérik Rousseau-Blass |
| 48 | Anaesthetic management in Brachycephalic Patients | Frédérik Rousseau-Blass |
| 49 | Anaesthetic management in Renal Disease | Patricia Ruíz López |
| 50 | Anaesthetic Management in C-section and for the Newborn | Frédérik Rousseau-Blass |
| 51 | Anaesthetic & Analgesic Management in Ophthalmology | Yael Shilo-Benjamini |
| 52 | Anaesthetic Management in Geriatrics | Frédérik Rousseau-Blass |
| 53 | Anaesthetic Management in Endocrine Disease | Patricia Ruíz López |
All modules are delivered in short webinars (≤35 minutes) for easy integration into your professional schedule.
Meet the Speakers
Learn from internationally recognised specialists. They combine clinical expertise and academic excellence to deliver focused, pactical content for busy veterinarians.
DVM, MSc, DACVAA
DrMedVet, DrVetSci, DACVAA
BVSc CertVA DiplECVAA FRCVS
DVM, FRCVS, FHEA, DACVAA, DECVAA, PhD
Lic. Vet, PhD, DVSc, Dipl. ACVAA, Dipl. ECVAA
MV, MS, PhD, DACVAA
Who are we
We believe that high-quality continuing education should be accessible, efficient, and clinically impactful. Our goal is to support veterinarians with the knowledge and tools they need to improve patient outcomes one focused, well-designed learning module at a time.
Paulo Steagall, MV, MS, PhD, DACVAA
Professor of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Pain Management – City University of Hong Kong
FECAVA Scientific Academic Advisor
Denis Novak DVM MRCVS
Founders and Partners of Veterinary Clinic Novak in Belgrade, Serbia
FECAVA Scientific Academic Advisor
Sandra Félix, BSc VN, CertVNECC
FECAVA Certificate in Small Animal Anaesthesia and Analgesia Scientific Director
How to Enroll
Complete the online application form
Submit payment
Course fees are kindly subsidised by Dechra, demonstrating their commitment to high-quality anaesthesia and analgesia education
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Contact
Have questions?
Email us at fecava.anaesthesia@fecava.org
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the product and billing.
Who is this certificate for?
This program is designed for any small animal veterinarian who wish to strengthen their knowledge in anaesthesia and perioperative analgesia.
How long are the lectures?
Most lectures are around 30-35 minutes long and can be easily integrated into a busy clinical schedule. They are shorter than your favourite streaming show!
Is there a promotional video with an overview of the Certification?
Yes, you may watch the introduction lecture by Professor Paulo Steagall here.
Is this a specialization or postgraduate program?
No. This is a certificate program that provides core competencies and practical knowledge. It is not at a specialist or diplomate level (e.g. American or European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia).
What topics are covered?
The certificate includes four modules:
Module I: Introduction (fundamentals, behaviour, patient safety, ethics, pharmacology)
Module II: Acute Pain Management (assessment, analgesia, case discussions)
Module III: Foundations of Anaesthesia (drugs, monitoring, complications)
Module IV: Special Patients (case discussions)
How do I receive the certificate?
Participants receive an electronic certificate after successful completion of all modules.
Can I complete the program at my own pace?
Yes. All webinars are recorded and available online for flexible access.
What is the investment?
The investment is 300 euros making each lecture cost less than a “grande caffe latte”!
How can I pay?
Payment can be made via PayPal or credit card through the FECAVA website.
Is there an exam?
There is no final exam. Each lecture includes short multiple-choice quizzes (5 questions). Participants must achieve at least 60% correct answers (3 out of 5) to proceed to the next lecture.
What are the languages available for the Certificate?
The Certificate is available in English for the moment. We might be able to offer the content in other languages using AI-based captions in the near future.