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Richard Sanderson BVSc CertAVP(SAP) GPCert(SAS) MRCVS
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RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Practice

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Richard graduated in 2009 from The University of Liverpool, establishing Sanderson Vet in 2016. Richard holds certificates in Small Animal Practice (CertAVP) and Small Animal Surgery (GPCertSAS). Richard is a RCVS Advanced Practitioner which is an official recognition of a vets particular knowledge and skills in their designated field. He holds a Graduate Diploma in Law, awarded by LJMU. He is a Fear-Free Certified Professional, having committed to offering science-based, behaviour-led strategies to prevent and reduce fear, anxiety and stress in pets, and is one of the practice Rabbit Advocate.

Richard is able to issue travel documentation (OV + OV66). Richard also holds a series of additional qualifications;

  • Award in Veterinary Leadership and Management
  • Certificate in Veterinary Practice Management
  • Certificate in Veterinary Consulting
  • Certified Peaceful Euthanasia Veterinarian
  • Fear-Free Certified Profession
  • RCVS VetGDP Supervisor and Clinical Coach
  • BARTA Awareness
  • RECOVER certified in CPR
  • KC Approved Assessor for the Respiratory Function Grading Scheme (BOAS)