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VIN Course Catalog
Revised: September 26, 2024
Published: May 13, 2019

Peggy Hall

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July | August | September 2024


Communication & Conflict Management Module 2: Conflict Management, Resolution, & Mentoring (STAF123-0924)
Format: Interactive 

Presenter: Heather Howell, LVT, RVT, MBA, CCFP
Course Dates: September 25-October 26, 2024
Enrollment Closes:  5:00 pm ET (USA), October 2, 2024
Real Time Sessions: Wednesdays, October 2, 9 and 16, 2024; 9:00-10:30 PM (USA)

Level: Intermediate
Credit Approval: This program has been submitted for RACE approval (but is not yet approved) for 4.5 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.
This course has been approved by the VHMA for CVPM credits. (08-20)
CE Credits: 4.5

Tuition: $99 ($89 early bird pricing if enrolled by September 11, 2024 )
Enroll in all three modules by August 28, 2024 and receive a 15% discount off the original course price.


C-Section: Small Animal Anesthesia and Surgical Techniques (SASX304-0924)
Format: Interactive

Presenters:  
Kimberly Hassen, DVM, ACVAA 
Janet A. Grimes, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA

Course Dates: September 30-October 24, 2024
Enrollment Closes:  5:00 pm ET (USA), October 7, 2024

Real Time Sessions:  Mondays, October 7 and 14, 2024; 8:00-10:00 pm ET (USA)

Level: Intermediate
Audience: veterinarians
Accreditation: This course is RACE approved for 4 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians. (RACE 20-1200992).
CE Credits: 4

Tuition:  Member $92 ($83 early bird special if enrolled by September 16, 2024)
Non-Member $169 ($104 early bird special if enrolled by September 16, 2024)

Course Facilitator: Moreka Beckelic (Moreka@vin.com); 800.846.0028 ext 754


Controlling Controlled Drugs (TECH163-0924)
Format: Interactive

Presenter: Philip Seibert, BS, CVT
Course Dates: September 30-October 31, 2024
Enrollment Closes:  5:00 pm ET (USA), October 7, 2024
Real Time Sessions: Mondays, October 7, 14, and 21, 2024; 9:00-10:30 PM ET (USA)

Level: Intermediate
Credit Approval: This program has been RACE approved for 4.5 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. (20-951567)
This course has been approved by the VHMA for CVPM credits. (09-06)
CE Credits: 4.5

Tuition: $154 ($144 early bird special if enrolled by September 16, 2024)
The price of this course includes a copy of "The Complete Veterinary Practice Controlling Controlled Drug Manual", which will be mailed to the participant.


October | November | December 2024


Reviving Hope: Essential CPR Techniques for Veterinarians (EMRG108-1024)
Format: Interactive

Presenter:  Guillaume Hoareau, DVM, PhD 

Course Dates:  October 1-18, 2024
Enrollment Closes:   5:00 pm ET (USA), October 7, 2024

Real Time Sessions:  Tuesday, October 8, 2024; 9:00-11:00 pm ET (USA)

Level: Intermediate
Audience: veterinarians
Accreditation: This course is RACE approved for 2 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians. (RACE 20-1202948).
CE Credits: 2

Tuition:  Member $46 ($41 early bird special if enrolled by September 19, 2024)
Non-Member $110 ($99 early bird special if enrolled by September 19, 2024)

Course Facilitator: Moreka Beckelic (Moreka@vin.com); 800.846.0028 ext 754


Understanding Patient Safety: Reducing Risk and Harm in Veterinary Practice (PRAC162-1024)
Format: Interactive

Presenters:  Dan Tipney, VedLed 
Jenny Guyat, BVetMed, MRCVS

Course Dates:  October 2-26, 2024
Enrollment Closes:  5:00 pm ET (USA), October 9, 2024

Real Time Sessions:  Wednesdays, October 9 and 16, 2024; 12:00-2:00 pm ET (USA)

Level: Intermediate
Audience: veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists
Accreditation: This course is approved for 4 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists. (RACE 20-1236030).
CE Credits: 4

Tuition:  Member $92 ($83 early bird special if enrolled by September 18, 2024)
Non-Member $169 ($152 early bird special if enrolled by September 18, 2024)

Course Facilitator: Ciara Fiack (Ciara@vin.com); 800.846.0028 ext 126


Compassion Fatigue and Burnout; Cultivating Resilience, Mindfulness, and Self-Compassion (STAF195-1024)
Format: Interactive

Presenter: Jeanice Wiard, M.Ed., B. Tech, CVT, CCFP 
Course Dates: October 17-November 21, 2024
Enrollment Closes:  5:00 pm ET (USA), October 24, 2024
Real Time Sessions: Thursdays, October 24, 31, November 7, 14, and 21, 2024; 8:30-10:00 PM ET (USA)

Level: Intermediate
Credit Approval: This program has been RACE approved for 7.5 hours of continuing education credit for veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. (20-90761)
CE Credits: 7.5

Tuition: $165 ($148 early bird special if enrolled by October 3, 2024)


Practical Approaches and Clinical Strategies to Managing Hypertension in Dogs and Cats (SAIM110-1024)
Format: Interactive

Presenter:  Jordan Gagne, DVM, DABVP (Canine/Feline), DABVP (Feline) 

Course Dates:  October 23-November 16, 2024
Enrollment Closes:  5:00 pm ET (USA), October 30, 2024

Real Time Sessions:  Wednesdays, October 30 and November 6, 2024; 8:00-10:00 pm ET (USA)

Level: Basic
Audience: veterinarians
Accreditation:  This course is RACE approved for 4 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians. (RACE 20-1200982).
CE Credits: 4

Tuition:  Member $92 ($83 early bird special if enrolled by October 9, 2024)
Non-Member $169 ($104 early bird special if enrolled by October 9, 2024)

Course Facilitator: Moreka Beckelic (Moreka@vin.com); 800.846.0028 ext 754


Avian Wound Management and Orthopedic Repair (EXOT323-1124)
Format: Interactive

Presenters:  Heather W. Barron, DVM, DABVP (Avian)
Rebecca Duerr, DVM, MPVM, PhD

Course Dates: October 28-December 5, 2024
Enrollment Closes:  5:00 pm ET (USA), November 3, 2024

Real Time Sessions:  Mondays, November 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024: 7:30-9:30 pm ET (USA) 

Level: Intermediate
Audience: Veterinarians and veterinary support staff
Accreditation: This course is RACE approved for 8 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary support staff. (RACE 20-1240470).
CE Credits: 8

Tuition:  Member $184 ($166 early bird special if enrolled by October 14, 2024)
Non-Member $292 ($263 early bird special if enrolled by October 14, 2024)

Course Facilitator: Debbie Friedler (Debbie@vin.com); 800.846.0028 ext 756


Nutrition for Dogs and Cats with Cancer (NUTR115-1024)
Format: Interactive

Presenters:  Catherine Lenox, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition) 

Course Dates: October 28-November 14, 2024
Enrollment Closes:  5:00 pm ET (USA), November 3, 2024

Real Time Sessions:  Monday, November 4, 2024; 8:00-10:00 pm ET (USA)

Level: Basic
Audience: Veterinarians
Accreditation: This course is RACE approved for 2 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians. (RACE 20-1212862).
CE Credits: 2

Tuition:  Member $46 ($41 early bird special if enrolled by October 14, 2024)
Non-Member $110 ($99 early bird special if enrolled by October 14, 2024)

Course Facilitator: Michelle Staton (MichelleS@vin.com); 800.846.0028 ext 176


Communication & Conflict Management Module 3: Balancing Your Life & Managing Your Stress (STAF124-1024)
Format: Interactive

Presenters: Heather Howell, LVT, RVT, MBA, CCFP and Lisa Dawn Stull, LMFT, MS
Course Dates: October 29-November 29, 2024
Real Time Sessions: Tuesdays, November 5, 13 and 19, 2024; 9:00-10:30 PM ET (USA)

Level: Intermediate
Credit Approval: This program has been submitted for RACE approval (but is not yet approved) for 4.5 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.
This course has been approved by the VHMA for CVPM credits. (08-21).

CE Credits: 4

Tuition: $99 ($89 early bird pricing if enrolled by October 15, 2024 )
Enroll in all three modules by August 28, 2024 and receive a 15% discount off the original course price.


Spinal Cord Trauma (EMRG220-1024)
Format: Interactive

Presenters:  Tony Johnson, DVM, DACVECC 
Rachael Carpenter, DVM
William Thomas, DVM, MS, ACVIM Neurology

Course Dates: October 29-November 22, 2024
Enrollment Closes:  5:00 pm ET (USA), November 5, 2024

Real Time Sessions:  Tuesdays, November 5 and 12, 2024; 8:00-9:30 pm ET (USA)

Level: Basic
Audience: Veterinarians
Accreditation: This course is approved for 3 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians. (RACE 20-1226954)
CE Credits: 3

Tuition:  Member $69 ($62 early bird special if enrolled by October 15, 2024)
Non-Member $137 ($123 early bird special if enrolled by October 15, 2024)

Course Facilitator: Peggy Hall (Peggy@vin.com); 800.846.0028 ext 195


Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disease (OPHT205-1124)
Format: Interactive

Presenter:  Erica Tolar, DVM, DACVO 

Course Dates:  November 4-21, 2024
Enrollment Closes:  5:00 pm ET (USA), November 10, 2024

Real Time Sessions:  Monday, November 11, 2024; 8:00-9:30 pm ET (USA)

Level: Intermediate
Audience: veterinarians
Accreditation: This course is approved for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians. (RACE 20-1081662)
CE Credits: 1.5

Tuition:  Member $35 ($32 early bird special if enrolled by October 21, 2024)
Non-Member $95 ($89 early bird special if enrolled by October 21, 2024)

Course Facilitator: Tanya Schrum (Tanya.Schrum@vin.com); 800.846.0028 ext. 131


Intermediate Ultrasound for the Small Animal Practitioner (DIAG413-1124)
Format: Interactive

Presenters:  Daniel Heder, DVM 
Brianne Miller, DVM

Course Dates: November 4-December 12, 2024
Enrollment Closes:  5:00 pm ET (USA), November 11, 2024

Real Time Sessions:  Mondays, November 11, 18, 25, and December 2, 2024; 8:00-10:00 pm ET (USA)

Level: Intermediate
Audience: Veterinarians
Accreditation: This course is approved for 8 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians. (RACE 20-1025494, exp 04/17/2025)
CE Credits: 8

Tuition:  Member $184 ($166 early bird special if enrolled by October 21, 2024)
Non-Member $292 ($263 early bird special if enrolled by October 21, 2024)

Course Facilitator: Michelle Staton (MichelleS@vin.com); 800.846.0028 ext 176


Ocular Emergencies (OPHT206-1124)
Format: Interactive

Presenter:  Erica Tolar, DVM, DACVO 

Course Dates:  November 11-28, 2024
Enrollment Closes:  5:00 pm ET (USA), November 17, 2024

Real Time Sessions:  Monday, November 18, 2024; 8:00-9:30 pm ET (USA)

Level: Intermediate
Audience: veterinarians
Accreditation: This course is approved for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians. (RACE 20-1081664)
CE Credits: 1.5

Tuition:  Member $35 ($32 early bird special if enrolled by October 28, 2024)
Non-Member $95 ($89 early bird special if enrolled by October 28, 2024)

Course Facilitator: Tanya Schrum (Tanya.Schrum@vin.com); 800.846.0028 ext. 131


Backyard Poultry – The Basics and Beyond (EXOT332-1124)
Format: Interactive

Presenters:  Bob Doneley, BVSc, FANZCVS (Avian Health) 
Brian Speer, DVM, Dip ABVP (Avian Practice), Dip ECZM (Avian)

Course Dates: November 22, 2024-January 8, 2025
Enrollment Closes:  5:00 pm ET (USA), December 1, 2024
Real Time Sessions:  Sundays, December 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29,2024; 8:00-10:00 pm ET (USA) 

Level: Intermediate
Audience: Veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists 
Accreditation: This course is approved for 10 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists. (RACE 20-1220816)
CE Credits: 10

Tuition:  Member $230 ($207 early bird special if enrolled by November 8, 2024)
Non-Member $355 ($319 early bird special if enrolled by November 8, 2024)

Course Facilitator: Debbie Friedler (Debbie@vin.com); 800.846.0028 ext 756


ER/ICU Procedures (EMRG109-1224)
Format: Interactive

Presenter:  Guillaume Hoareau, DVM, PhD 

Course Dates:  December 3-20, 2024
Enrollment Closes:  5:00 pm ET (USA), December 9, 2024

Real Time Sessions:  Tuesday, December 10, 2024; 9:00-11:00, 2024; 8:00-10:00 pm ET (USA)

Level: Basic
Audience: veterinarians
Accreditation: This course is approved for 2 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians. (RACE 20-1234382).
CE Credits: 2

Tuition:  Member $46 ($41 early bird special if enrolled by November 18, 2024)
Non-Member $110 ($99 early bird special if enrolled by November 18, 2024)

Course Facilitator: Moreka Beckelic (Moreka@vin.com); 800.846.0028 ext 754


January | February | March 2025


A Unique In-'Cyte': Collaborative Evaluation of Small Animal Cytology (DIAG212-0125)
Format: Interactive

Presenters:  
Adam Honeckman, DVM, DACVIM
Rebekah G. Gunn-Christie, DVM, DACVP

Course Dates:  January 1-February 15, 2025
Enrollment Closes:  5:00 pm ET (USA), January 8, 2025

Real Time Sessions:  Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29, and February 5, 2025; 8:00-10:00 pm ET (USA)

Level: Intermediate
Audience: Veterinarians
Accreditation: This course is approved for 10 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians. (RACE 20-1235438)
CE Credits: 10

Tuition:  Member $230 ($207 early bird special if enrolled by December 18, 2024)
Non-Member $355 ($319 early bird special if enrolled by December 18, 2024)

Course Facilitator: Michelle Staton (MichelleS@vin.com); 800.846.0028 ext 176


Musculoskeletal Radiography of Dogs and Cats (DIAG414-0125)
Format: Interactive

Presenters:  
Kevin Jepsen-Grant, DVM

Course Dates:  January 6-February 20, 2025
Real Time Sessions:  Mondays, January 13, 20, 27, February 3 and 10, 2025; 9:00-10:30 pm ET (USA)

Level: Basic
Audience: Veterinarians
Accreditation: This course is approved for 7.5 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians. (RACE 20-1240990)
CE Credits: 7.5

Tuition:  Member $173 ($156 early bird special if enrolled by December 23, 2024)
Non-Member $274 ($247 early bird special if enrolled by December 23, 2024)

Course Facilitator: Michelle Staton (MichelleS@vin.com); 800.846.0028 ext 176


Honey Bees – Biology (ARTH001-0125)
Format: Interactive

Presenter:  
Meghan Milbrath, PhD, MPH

Course Dates:  January 7-February 7, 2025
Enrollment Ends: 5:00 pm ET (USA), January 14, 2025
Real Time Sessions:  Tuesdays, January 14, 21, and 28, 2025; 8:00-9:30 pm ET (USA)

Level: Basic
Audience: Veterinarians and veterinary staff
Accreditation: This course is approved for 4.5 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists. (RACE 20-1109996)
CE Credits: 4.5

Tuition:  Member $104 ($94 early bird special if enrolled by December 24, 2024)
Non-Member $183 ($165 early bird special if enrolled by December 24, 2024)

Course Facilitator: Peggy Hall (Peggy@vin.com); 800.846.0028 ext 195


Honey Bees – Beekeeping 101 (ARTH002-0225)
Format: Interactive

Presenter:  
Meghan Milbrath, PhD, MPH

Course Dates:  February 4-March 7, 2025
Enrollment Ends: 5:00 pm ET (USA), February 11, 2025
Real Time Sessions:  Tuesdays, February 11, 18, and 25, 2025; 8:00-9:30 pm ET (USA) 

Level: Basic
Audience: Veterinarians and veterinary staff
Accreditation: This course is approved for 4.5 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists. (RACE 20-1247322)
CE Credits: 4.5

Tuition:  Member $104 ($94 early bird special if enrolled by January 21, 2025)
Non-Member $183 ($165 early bird special if enrolled by January 21, 2025)

Course Facilitator: Peggy Hall (Peggy@vin.com); 800.846.0028 ext 195


Nutritional Case Management – GI and Liver Disease (NUTR109-0225)
Format: Interactive

Presenters:  Catherine Lenox, DVM, DACVIM (Nutrition)
Course Dates:  February 17-March 6, 2025
Enrollment Closes:  5:00 pm ET (USA), February 24, 2025

Real Time Sessions:  Monday, February 24, 2025; 8:00-10:00 pm ET (USA)

Level: Intermediate
Audience: Veterinarians
Accreditation: This course is approved for 2 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians. (RACE 20-1086716).
CE Credits: 2

Tuition:  Member $46 ($41 early bird special if enrolled by February 3, 2025)
Non-Member $110 ($99 early bird special if enrolled by February 3, 2025)

Course Facilitator: Michelle Staton (MichelleS@vin.com); 800.846.0028 ext 176


Canine and Feline Vaccination (MULT116-0225)
Format: Interactive

Presenters:  Thomas Hansen, DVM, DABVP
Course Dates:  February 26-April 5, 2025
Enrollment Closes:  5:00 pm ET (USA), March 5, 2025

Real Time Sessions:  Wednesdays, March 5, 12, 19, and 26 2025; 9:00-10:30 pm ET (USA) 

Level: Basic
Audience: Veterinarians
Accreditation: This course is approved for 6 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians. (RACE 20-1239912).
CE Credits: 6

Tuition:  Member $138 ($124 early bird special if enrolled by February 12, 2025)
Non-Member $231 ($208 early bird special if enrolled by February 12, 2025)

Course Facilitator: Michelle Staton (MichelleS@vin.com); 800.846.0028 ext 176


Honey Bees – Diseases (ARTH004-0325)
Format: Interactive

Presenter:  
Meghan Milbrath, PhD, MPH

Course Dates:  March 4-April 4, 2025
Enrollment Ends: 5:00 pm ET (USA), March 11, 2025
Real Time Sessions:  Tuesdays, March 11, 18, and 25, 2025; 8:00-9:30 pm ET (USA)

Level: Basic
Audience: Veterinarians and veterinary staff
Accreditation: This course is approved for 4.5 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists. (RACE 20-1110012)
CE Credits: 4.5

Tuition:  Member $104 ($94 early bird special if enrolled by February 18, 2025)
Non-Member $183 ($165 early bird special if enrolled by February 18, 2025)

Course Facilitator: Peggy Hall (Peggy@vin.com); 800.846.0028 ext 195


Enhancing Recovery from Anesthesia and Surgery for Patients with Pre-existing Disease (ANES111-0325)
Format: Interactive

Instructor:  
Kris Kruse-Elliott, DVM, PhD, DACVAA
Nancy Brock, DVM, DACVAA
Lydia Love, DVM, DACVAA
Heidi Shafford, DVM, PhD, DACVAA

Course Dates:  March 25-May 2, 2025
Enrollment Ends: 5:00 pm ET (USA), April 1, 2025
Real Time Sessions:  Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2025 8:00-10:00 pm ET (USA)

Level: Intermediate
Audience: Veterinarians; technicians/technologists with at least 5 years of clinical anesthesia experience
Accreditation: This course is approved for 8 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists. (RACE 20-1248298)
CE Credits: 8

Tuition:  Member $184 ($166 early bird special if enrolled by March 11, 2025)
Non-Member $292 ($263 early bird special if enrolled by March 11, 2025)

Course Facilitator: Moreka Beckalic (Moreka@vin.com); 800.846.0028 ext 195


April | May | June 2025


Honey Bees – Practicing Honey Bee Medicine (ARTH005-0425)
Format: Interactive

Presenter:  
Meghan Milbrath, PhD, MPH

Course Dates:  April 1-25, 2025
Enrollment Ends: 5:00 pm ET (USA), April 8, 2025
Real Time Sessions:  Tuesdays, April 8 and 15, 2025; 8:00-9:30 pm ET (USA) 

Level: Basic
Audience: Veterinarians and veterinary staff
Accreditation: This course is approved for 3 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists. (RACE 20-1110016)
CE Credits: 3

Tuition:  Member $69 ($62 early bird special if enrolled by March 18, 2025)
Non-Member $137 ($123 early bird special if enrolled by March 18, 2025)

Course Facilitator: Peggy Hall (Peggy@vin.com); 800.846.0028 ext 195