Company Profile 

Who We Are

Premier Skills Institute is a leading provider of professional development and lifelong learning for veterinary professionals. Formerly known as Duggan Veterinary CPD Education, the institute now operates as an independent company under the Duggan Veterinary Group. This evolution reflects our ambition to expand our educational reach, strengthen our training capabilities, and create a world-class centre of excellence for veterinary skills development.

As part of a group that has supported the veterinary sector for over four decades, Premier Skills Institute combines deep industry expertise with a forward-thinking, innovative approach to training. Our purpose is simple: to empower veterinary professionals with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills they need to deliver exceptional animal care.

Our Foundation

The institute’s origins lie in Duggan Veterinary Supplies' longstanding commitment to supporting the profession beyond products and logistics. Recognising the growing need for high-quality, accessible, and practice-ready training, the CPD division was created to provide education that aligned with real-world veterinary challenges.

Over the years, the programme expanded from in-person workshops to hybrid learning, hands-on wet labs, and specialised training pathways. Built on trusted relationships with expert educators, universities, and industry partners, our foundation has always been rooted in:

• Excellence in scientific and clinical education

• A practical, skills-first approach to learning

• A mission to elevate standards of veterinary care across Ireland, the UK, and beyond

This commitment remains central to Premier Skills Institute today.

Our Future: Elevating Veterinary Education

Premier Skills Institute represents the next chapter in veterinary education—one that is modern, flexible, and globally minded. As an independent entity, we are expanding our scope to support a broader spectrum of animal health professionals, including nurses, technicians, practice managers, and future generations entering the field.

Our future focus includes:

• Expanding specialist training pathways
Advanced modules and accredited programmes designed to support career progression at every stage.

• Investing in innovation and technology
Developing digital learning platforms, virtual labs, on-demand content, and blended learning models to make education more accessible than ever.

• Growing partnerships with veterinary leaders
Collaborating with clinical experts, universities, and industry innovators to ensure our curriculum reflects cutting-edge science and best practice.

• Setting new standards for practical excellence
Creating more hands-on, skills-based training opportunities that support mastery in real clinical environments.

• Supporting the profession’s long-term needs
Tackling emerging challenges in animal health, sustainability, biosecurity, and practice management with future-ready education.

Our Commitment

At Premier Skills Institute, we believe that education is the foundation of better veterinary care. Our mission is to elevate the profession through accessible, expertly delivered, and impactful learning that strengthens both individual careers and the wider animal health community.

We are proud to empower veterinary teams with the skills that matter most—today, tomorrow, and into the future.

For any queries, please get in touch with the team by emailing Training@PremierSkillsInstitute.com.