VSPN Course Catalog

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Revised: November 14, 2025
Published: October 31, 2017

October | November | December 2025

Newborn Resuscitation in the Canine (REPR301-1125)
Format: Interactive

Instructor:
Autumn P. Davidson, DVM, MS, DACVIM

Course Dates: November 11-28, 2025
Enrollment Ends: 5:00 pm ET (USA), November 18, 2025
Real Time Sessions: Tuesday, November 18, 2025; 9:00-11:00 pm ET (USA)

Level: basic
Audience: Veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists
Accreditation: This course is approved for 2 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists. (RACE 20-1315324)
CE Credits: 2

Tuition: Member $46 ($41 early bird special if enrolled by October 28, 2025)
Non-Member $110 ($99 early bird special if enrolled by October 28, 2025)

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

Anesthesia for the Neuro Patient (TECH425-1125)

Format: Interactive

Instructor: Jody Nugent-Deal, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia, Clinical Practice-Companion Exotic Animal)

Course Dates: November 26-December 13, 2025
Enrollment Closes: 5:00 PM ET (USA), December 3, 2025
Real Time Sessions: Wednesday, December 3, 2025; 8:30-10:00 PM ET

Level: Intermediate
Audience: Veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists
Credit Approval: This program has been approved for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. (20-1329011)
CE Credits: 1.5

Tuition: $33 ($30 early bird special if enrolled by November 12, 2025 )

Let’s Go Tubing! Intubation, Extubation and Beyond (TECH417-1225)
Format: Interactive

Instructor: Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia), (Surgery), Elite FFCP (Veterinary), CFVP

Course Dates: November 27-December 14, 2025
Enrollment Closes: 5:00 PM ET (USA), December 4, 2025
Real Time Session: Thursday, December 4, 2025; 8:00-9:30 PM ET

Level: Intermediate
Audience: Veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists
Credit Approval: This program has been submitted for RACE approval (but is not yet approved) for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. (20-1329322)
CE Credits: 1.5

Tuition: $33 ($30 early bird special if enrolled by November 13, 2025 )

Dental Nerve Blocks (TECH359-1125)

Format: Interactive

Instructor: Denise Rollings, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)

Enrollment Closes: 5:00 PM ET (USA), December 8, 2025
Course Dates: December 1-December 18, 2025
Real Time Session: Monday, December 8, 2025; 8:30-10:00 PM ET

Level: Intermediate
Audience: Veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists
Credit Approval: This program has been approved for 4.5 hours of continuing education credit for veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.
CE Credits: 4.5

Tuition: $99 ($89 early bird special if enrolled by November 17, 2025)

The pH Puzzle: Understanding Acid-Base Disorders (TECH406-1225)

Format: Interactive

Instructor: Dave Cowan, BA, CVT, VTS (ECC)

Course Dates: December 2-December 19, 2025
Enrollment Closes: 5:00 PM ET (USA), December 9, 2025
Real Time Session (RTS): Thursday, December 9, 2025; 8:30-10:00 PM ET (USA)

Tuition: $33 ($30 early bird special if enrolled by November 18, 2025)

January | February | March 2026

Anesthesia for Companion Exotic Small Animal (TECH227-0126)

Format: Interactive

Instructor: Jody Nugent-Deal, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia, Exotic Companion Animal)

Course Dates: January 1- February 8, 2026
Enrollment Closes:5pm EST, Thursday, January 8, 2026
Real Time Sessions: Thursday, January 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2026; 8:30-10 PM EST
ET (USA)

Level: Basic
Audience: Veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists
Credit Approval: This program has been approved for 6 hours of continuing education credit for veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.(20-1235504)
CE Credits: 6

Tuition: $132 ($119 early bird special if enrolled by December 17, 2025)

Course Facilitator: Jaime MacArthur (jaime@vin.com); 800.846.0028 ext 167

Critical Care Nursing: Following Kirby’s Rule of 20 (TECH313-0126)

Format: Interactive

Instructor: Courtney Waxman, MS, CVT, RVT, VTS (ECC)

Course Dates: January 6 - Feb 27, 2026
Enrollment Closes:5pm EST, Tuesdays, January 13, 2026
Real Time Session: Tuesdays, January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17; 8:30-9:30 PM ET

Tuition: $132 ($119 early bird special if enrolled by December 23, 2025)

Course Facilitator: Ariel Terry (ariel.terry@vin.com); 800.846.0028 ext 129

Honey Bees - Biology (ARTH001-0126)
Format: Interactive

Instructor:
Meghan Milbrath, PhD, MPH

Course Dates: January 6-February 6, 2026
Enrollment Ends: 5:00 pm ET (USA), January 31, 2026
Real Time Sessions: Tuesdays, January 13, 20, and 27, 2026; 8:00-9:30 pm ET (USA)

Level: Basic
Audience: Veterinarians and veterinary support staff
Accreditation: This course has been submitted (but is not yet approved) for 4.5 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists.
CE Credits: 4.5

Tuition: Member $104 ($94 early bird special if enrolled by December 23, 2025)
Non-Member $183 ($165 early bird special if enrolled by December 23, 2025)
All prices are listed in US dollars.

Enroll in 2 or more Honey Bee courses and receive a 15% discount.
• ARTH002-0226: Honey Bees – Beekeeping 101
• ARTH004-0326: Honey Bees – Diseases
• ARTH005-0326: Honey Bees – Practicing Honey Bee Medicine

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

Spring VTNE Preparation Class (TECH120-0126)

Format: Interactive

Instructors: Ann Wortinger, BIS, LVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM, Nutrition); Darci Palmer, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia); Katy Waddell, LVT, VTS (ECC)-R, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia); Tara Woyton, Ed.S, MS, LVT, CVT; Mark Sharpless, MBA, JM, CMAR, RVT, VTS-Lab Animal Medicine

Course Dates: January 23-April 1, 2026
Enrollment Closes: 5:00 PM ET (USA), February 1, 2025
Real Time Sessions: Sundays, February, 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2026; 8:00-9:30 PM ET (USA)

Level: Intermediate
Audience: Veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists
Credit Approval: This program has been RACE approved for 12 hours of continuing education credit for veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. (20-861981)
CE Credits: 12

Tuition: $240 ($120 for enrolled AVMA/Canadian accredited VT program students or those who have graduated within 6 months of the course start date)
Tuition fees are deeply discounted thanks to a generous grant from the VIN Foundation.

Course Facilitator: Ariel Terry (ariel.terry@vin.com); 800.846.0028 ext 129

Controlling Controlled Drugs (TECH163-0126)

Format: Interactive

Presenter: Philip Seibert, BS, CVT

Course Dates: January 19-February 19, 2026
Enrollment Closes: 5:00 PM ET (USA), January 26, 2026pm EST
Real Time Sessions: Mondays, January 26, February 2, and 9, 2026; 9:00-10:30 PM ET. (USA)

Level: Intermediate
Audience: Veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists
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 January 5, 2026)
The price of this course includes a copy of "The Complete Veterinary Practice Controlling Controlled Drug Manual", which will be mailed to the participant.

Facilitator: Debbie Bess (debbieb@vin.com);800.846.0028 ext 715

Introduction to Abdominal Ultrasound (DIAG429-0226)
Format: Interactive

Instructors:
Daniel Heder, DVM
Brianne Miller, DVM
Jennifer Babineaux DVM, DABVP (Feline)

Course Dates: February 3-March 13, 2026
Enrollment Ends: 5:00 pm ET (USA), February 10, 2026
Real Time Sessions: Tuesdays, February 10, 17, 24, and March 3, 2026; 8:00-10:00 pm ET (USA)

Level: Basic
Audience: Veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists
Accreditation: This course has been submitted (but is not yet approved) for 8 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.
CE Credits: 8

Tuition: Member $184 ($166 early bird special if enrolled by January 20, 2026)
Non-Member $292 ($263 early bird special if enrolled by January 20, 2026)
All prices are listed in US dollars.

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

Honey Bees - Beekeeping 101 (ARTH002-0226)
Format: Interactive

Instructor:
Meghan Milbrath, PhD, MPH

Course Dates: February 3-March 6, 2026
Enrollment Ends: 5:00 pm ET (USA), February 10, 2026
Real Time Sessions: Tuesdays, February 10, 17, and 24, 2026; 8:00-9:30 pm ET (USA)

Tuition: Member $104 ($94 early bird special if enrolled by January 20, 2026)
Non-Member $183 ($165 early bird special if enrolled by January 20, 2026)
All prices are listed in US dollars.

Enroll in 2 or more Honey Bee courses and receive a 15% discount.
• ARTH001-0126: Honey Bees – Biology
• ARTH004-0326: Honey Bees – Diseases
• ARTH005-0326: Honey Bees – Practicing Honey Bee Medicine

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

Intentional Self-Care Boundaries Mindset and Growth (STAF204-0226)

Format: Interactive

Instructor: Jeanice Wiard, M.Ed., B. Tech, CVT, CCFP

Course Dates: February 5- March 8, 2026
Enrollment Closes:5pm EST, Thursday, February 12, 2026
Real Time Session: Thursday, February 12, 19, 26, 2026; 8-9:30pm ET (USA)

Level: Basic

Audience: Veterinarians and veterinary support staff
Credit Approval: This program has been submitted for RACE approval (but is not yet approved) for 4.5 hours of continuing education credit for veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.
CE Credits: 4.5

Tuition: $99 ($89 early bird special if enrolled by January 22, 2026)

Course Facilitator: Jaime MacArthur (jaime@vin.com); 800.846.0028 ext 167

Evaluation and Treatment of the Equine Colic Patient in the Field (LAMS227-0226)
Format: Interactive

Instructors:
Diana Hassel, DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVECC

Course Dates: February 12-March 1, 2026
Enrollment Ends: 5:00 pm ET (USA), February 19 2026
Real Time Sessions: Thursdays, February 19, 2026; 8:00-10:00 pm ET (USA)

Level: Basic
Audience: Veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists
Accreditation: This course has been submitted (but is not yet approved) for 2 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.
CE Credits: 2

Tuition: Member $46 ($41 early bird special if enrolled by January 29, 2026)
Non-Member $110 ($99 early bird special if enrolled by January 29, 2026)
All prices are listed in US dollars.

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

Field Fluid Therapy for Colic (LAMS228-0226)
Format: Interactive

Instructors:
Diana Hassel, DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVECC

Course Dates: February 25-March 14, 2026
Enrollment Ends: 5:00 pm ET (USA), March 4, 2026
Real Time Sessions: Wednesday, March 4, 2026; 8:00-10:00 pm ET (USA)

Tuition: Member $46 ($41 early bird special if enrolled by February 11, 2026)
Non-Member $110 ($99 early bird special if enrolled by February 11, 2026)
All prices are listed in US dollars.

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

Honey Bees - Diseases (ARTH004-0326)
Format: Interactive

Instructor:
Meghan Milbrath, PhD, MPH

Course Dates: March 3-April 3, 2026
Enrollment Ends: 5:00 pm ET (USA), March 10, 2026
Real Time Sessions: Tuesdays, March 10, 17, and 24, 2026; 8:00-9:30 pm ET (USA)

Tuition: Member $104 ($94 early bird special if enrolled by February 17, 2026)
Non-Member $183 ($165 early bird special if enrolled by February 17, 2026)
All prices are listed in US dollars.

Enroll in 2 or more Honey Bee courses and receive a 15% discount.
• ARTH001-0126: Honey Bees – Biology
• ARTH002-0226: Honey Bees – Beekeeping 101
• ARTH005-0326: Honey Bees – Practicing Honey Bee Medicine

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

Creating and Implementing Foundational Anesthesia Protocols for *Your* Practice (ANES125-0326)
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 31-May 8, 2026
Enrollment Ends: 5:00 pm ET (USA), April 7, 2026
Real Time Sessions: Tuesdays, April 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2026; 8:00-10:00 pm ET (USA)

Level: Intermediate
Audience: Veterinarians and veterinary technicians. DVMs and technicians/technologists are strongly encouraged to attend as a team.
Accreditation: This course has been submitted (but not yet approved) for 8 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.
CE Credits: 8

Tuition: Member $184 ($8166 early bird special if enrolled by April 13, 2026)
Non-Member $292 ($263 early bird special if enrolled by April 13, 2026)
All prices are listed in US dollars.

Course Facilitator: Jennifer Boyle Eppler (JenniferB@vin.com); 800.846.0028 ext 169

April | May | June 2026

Honey Bees - Practicing Honey Bee Medicine (ARTH005-0326)
Format: Interactive

Instructor:
Meghan Milbrath, PhD, MPH

Course Dates: March 31-April 24, 2026
Enrollment Ends: 5:00 pm ET (USA), April 7, 2026
Real Time Sessions: Tuesdays, April 7 and 14, 2026; 8:00-9:30 pm ET (USA)

Level: Basic
Audience: Veterinarians and veterinary support staff
Accreditation: This course has been submitted (but is not yet approved) for 3 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists.
CE Credits: 3

Tuition: Member $69 ($62 early bird special if enrolled by March 17, 2026)
Non-Member $137 ($123 early bird special if enrolled by March 17, 2026)
All prices are listed in US dollars.

Enroll in 2 or more Honey Bee courses and receive a 15% discount.
• ARTH001-0126: Honey Bees – Biology
• ARTH002-0226: Honey Bees – Beekeeping 101
• ARTH004-0326: Honey Bees – Diseases

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

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