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July | August | September 2018
MULT101-0818: Exotic and Emerging Diseases: Remembering the Zebras
Format: Audio
Presenter: Jesse Hostetter, DVM, PhD, DACVP; Iowa State University
Course Open: August 14-October 5, 2018
Real Time Sessions: Tuesdays, August 21, 28, September 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2018; 9:00-10:00 pm ET (USA)
Level: Basic
Audience: Veterinarians and veterinary students
Accreditation: This course is approved by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 22-33750)
CE Credits: 12
Tuition: Member $276 ($248 early bird special if enrolled by July 31, 2018)
Non-Member $413 ($372 early bird special if enrolled by July 31, 2018)
Facilitator: Debbie Friedler (Debbie@vin.com)
LAMS215-0818: Nutrition for the Adult Horse
Format: Audio
Presenter: Megan Shepherd, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVN
Course Open: August 21-September 7, 2018
Real Time Sessions: Tuesday, August 28, 2018; 9:30-11:30 pm ET (USA)
Level: Intermediate
Audience: Veterinarians and veterinary students
Accreditation: This course is approved by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 22-33616)
CE Credits: 2
Tuition: Member $46 ($41 early bird special if enrolled by August 7, 2018)
Non-Member $110 ($99 early bird special if enrolled by August 7, 2018)
Facilitator: Heather Schoffstall (Heather@vin.com)
STAF173-0818: Inventory, One Size Does Not Fit All
Format: Audio
Presenter: Julie Singer, LVT, CVPM
Course Dates: August 22-September 29, 2018
Real Time Sessions: Wednesdays, August 29, September 5, 12 and 19, 2018; 9:00-10:30pm ET (USA)
Level: Intermediate
Audience: VIN and VSPN Members
Accreditation: This course has been RACE approved for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists. (RACE #22-27634) This course has been approved by the VHMA for CVPM credits. (VHMA #16-25)
CE Credits: 6
Tuition: $126 ($113 early bird price if enrolled by August 8, 2018)
EMRG104-0818: Getting through the Night: How to make it through the night in ER, Module 3
Format: Audio
Presenter: Beth Davidow, DVM, DACVECC
Course Dates: August 23-September 16, 2018
Real Time Sessions: Thursdays, August 30 and September 6, 2018; 9:00-11:00 pm ET (USA)
Level: Basic
Audience: New grads and VIN members
Accreditation: This course is approved by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 22-30091)
CE Credits: 4
Tuition: Free for 2016, 2017, and 2018 graduates
Member $92 ($83 early bird special if enrolled by August 9, 2018)
Facilitator: Jennifer Boyle (JenniferB@vin.com)
LAMS211-0918: Focus on Equine Ophthalmology
Format: Audio
Presenter: Dennis Brooks, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVO
Course Open: September 3-November 1, 2018
Real Time Sessions: Mondays, September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 15 and 22, 2018; 8:00-10:00 pm ET (USA)
Level: Basic
Audience: Veterinarians
Accreditation: This course has been submitted for RACE approval for veterinarians.
CE Credits: 19.5 CE hours (12 interactive and 7.5 non-interactive)
Tuition: Member $437 ($393 early bird special if enrolled by August 20, 2018)
Non-Member $616 ($554 early bird special if enrolled by August 20, 2018)
Facilitator: Jennifer Boyle (JenniferB@vin.com)
MULT205-0918: NAVLE® Review and Preparation
Format: Audio
Presenters: Steven I. McLaughlin, DVM, MPH, DACVPM and Waiva A.Worthley, DVM
With technical support from board certified specialists:
Lisle George, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
Emily Graves, VMD, MS, DACVIM
Laura Ridge Cousins, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Michele Gaspar, DVM, MS, DAVBP
Bob Doneley, BVSc, FACVSc (Avian Health), CMAVA
Course Dates: September 7-November 7, 2018
Real Time Sessions: Sundays, September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2018; 8-10 pm ET (USA)
Level: Basic
Audience: Senior veterinary students and veterinarians preparing for the North American Veterinary Licensing Exam (NAVLE®).
Accreditation: This course does not qualify for AAVSB RACE approval.
CE Credits: 0
Tuition: Member $161 ($145 early bird if enrolled by August 24, 2018)
Non-Member $259 ($233 early bird if enrolled by August 24, 2018)
Veterinary students $50
Facilitators: Peggy Hall (Peggy@vin.com) and Ciara Fiack (Ciara@vin.com)
ONCO110-0918: Cancer and the Immune System
Format: Audio
Presenter: Amanda Guth, DVM, PhD
Course Dates: September 12-October 6, 2018
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Wednesdays, September 19 and 26, 2018; 9:30-11:30 pm ET (USA)
Level: Intermediate
Audience: Open to veterinarians.
Accreditation: This course is approved by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 22-33945)
CE Credits: 4
Tuition: Member $92 ($83 early bird special if enrolled by August 29 2018)
Non-Member $169 ($152 early bird special if enrolled by August 29, 2018)
Facilitator: Heather Schoffstall (Heather@vin.com)
LAMS216-0918: Goat Health and Management for Veterinarians and Their Team
Format: Audio
Presenters: Stacey Byers, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Jean Feldman, DVM
Course Dates: September 19-October 20, 2018
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Wednesdays, September 26, October 3, and 10, 2018; 8:00-10:00 pm ET (USA)
Level: Basic
Audience: Open to veterinarians, veterinary technicians/technologists, and veterinary support staff.
Accreditation: This course is approved by RACE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists. (RACE 22-33910)
CE Credits: 6
Tuition: Member $138 ($124 early bird special if enrolled by October 5, 2018)
Non-Member $231 ($208 early bird special if enrolled by October 5, 2018)
Facilitator: Ciara Fiack (Ciara@vin.com)
ANES111-0918: Anesthesia for Patients with Pre-Existing Disease - Bridging the Gap Between Medicine and Anesthesia
Format: Audio
Presenters: Kris Kruse-Elliott, DVM, PhD, DACVAA
Nancy Brock, DVM, DACVAA
Lydia Love, DVM, DACVAA
Course Dates: September 25-November 16. 2018
Real Time Sessions: Tuesdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and November 6, 2018; 8:00-10:00 pm ET (USA)
Level: Basic
Audience: Open to veterinarians. Licensed or experienced (5 years suggested) veterinary staff may also enroll provided they are associated with an enrolled veterinarian. Veterinary staff need to provide the name of their veterinarian in the comment section during the enrollment process.
Accreditation: This course has been submitted for RACE approval for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists.
CE Credits: 12
Tuition: Member $276 ($248 early bird special if enrolled by September 11, 2018)
Non-Member $413 ($372 early bird special if enrolled by September 11, 2018)
Facilitator: Heather Schoffstall (Heather@vin.com)
October | November | December 2018
PHAR303-1018: Responsible Antimicrobial Use
Format: Audio
Presenters: Peter Foley, MSc, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
Sandra McConkey, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVP
Lauren Eichstadt Forsythe, PharmD, FSVHP
Bret McNabb, DVM, MPVM, DACT, DABVP (FA)
Course Dates: October 2-November 9, 2018
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Tuesdays, October 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2018; 8:00-10:00 pm ET (USA)
Level: Basic
Audience: Veterinarians and veterinary students
Accreditation: This course is approved by RACE approval for veterinarians. (RACE 22-34212)
CE Credits: 8
Tuition: Member $184 ($166 early bird special if enrolled by September 18, 2018)
Non-Member $292 ($263 early bird special if enrolled by September 18, 2018)
Facilitator: Peggy Hall (Peggy@vin.com)
TECH173-1018: Canine and Feline Pharmacology
Format: Audio
Presenters: Darci Palmer, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia and Analgesia),Liz Hughston, MEd, RVT, CVT, VTS (SAIM, ECC), Lee Palmer, DVM, MS, DACVECC
Course Dates: October 4, 2018-November 25, 2018
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Thursdays, October 11, 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 15, 2018; 9-10:30 pm ET (USA)
Level: Intermediate
Audience: VIN and VSPN members
Accreditation: This course has been RACE approved for veterinarians and veterinary techncians.(22-34180)
CE Credits: 9
EXOT321-1018: Pet Bird Essentials
Format: Audio
Presenter: Rose Ann Fiskett, MS, VMD, Dipl. ABVP ECM
Course Dates: October 12-November 21, 2018
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Sundays, October 21, 28, November 4, and 11, 2018; 3:30-5:30 pm ET (USA)
Level: Basic
Audience: Veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists
Accreditation: This course is approved by RACE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists. (RACE 22-34211)
CE Credits: 8
Tuition: Member $184 ($166 early bird special if enrolled by September 28, 2018)
Non-Member $292 ($263 early bird special if enrolled by September 28, 2018)
Facilitator: Peggy Hall (Peggy@vin.com)
DENT109-1018: Veterinary Dentistry for the General Practitioner Module 1
Format: Audio
Presenter: Steve Holmstrom, DVM, Dipl. AVDC
Course Dates: October 22-November 29, 2018
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Mondays, October 29, November 5, 12, and 19, 2018; 9:00-11:00 pm ET (USA)
Level: Basic
Audience: General practice veterinarians
Accreditation: This course approved by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 22-29315)
CE Credits: 8
Tuition: Member $184 ($166 early bird special if enrolled by October 8, 2018)
Non-Member $292 ($263 early bird special if enrolled by October 8, 2018)
*Enroll in both DENT109-1018 and DENT110-1118 before October 29, 2018 and receive the discounted enrollment price: Member $312 Non-Member $496
Facilitator: Peggy Hall (Peggy@vin.com)
MULT207-1018: Pathologic Basis of Disease
Format: Audio
Presenters: Robert M. Gogal Jr., DVM
Beth Davidow, DVM, DACVECC
Sharon Gwaltney-Brant, DVM, PhD, ABVT, ABT
Margret L. Casal, DVM, MS, PhD
Sarah Abood, DVM, PhD
Julie A. Churchill, DVM, PhD, DACVN
Eric Snook, DVM, PhD, DACVP
Scott D. Reed, DVM, PhD, DABVP, DACVP
Marike Visser, DVM
Course Dates: October 25, 2018-January 27, 2019
Real Time Sessions: Thursdays, November 1, 8, 15, 29, December 6, and 13, 2018; January 3, 10, and 17, 2019; 9:30-11:30 pm ET (USA)
Level: Intermediate
Audience: Veterinarians
Accreditation: This course is approved by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 22-33953)
CE Credits: 18
Tuition: Member $414 ($373 early bird special if enrolled by October 11, 2018)
Non-Member $584 ($526 early bird special if enrolled by October 11, 2018)
Special Discount: Enroll in all 6 courses in the Organ System series by November 1, 2018 and receive a discounted enrollment price: Member $1838 Non-Member $ 2626.
Facilitator: Heather Schoffstall (Heather@vin.com)
DENT110-1118: Veterinary Dentistry for the General Practitioner Module 2
Format: Audio
Presenter: Steve Holmstrom, DVM, Dipl. AVDC
Course Dates: November 19-December 27, 2018
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Mondays, November 26, December 3, 10, and 17, 2018; 9:00-11:00 pm ET (USA)
Level: Basic
Audience: General practice veterinarians
Accreditation: This course is approved by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 22-29316)
CE Credits: 8
Tuition: Member $184 ($166 early bird special if enrolled by November 5, 2018)
Non-Member $292 ($263 early bird special if enrolled by November 5, 2018)
*Enroll in both DENT109-0517 and DENT110-0717 before October 29, 2018 and receive the discounted enrollment price: Member $312 Non-Member $496
Facilitator: Peggy Hall (Peggy@vin.com)
January | February | March 2019
DIAG301-0110: Oncology and Tumor Pathology 2
Format: Audio
Presenters: Dr. med. vet. habil. Matti Kiupel, PhD, DACVP
Craig A. Clifford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology)
Phil Bergman, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (Oncology)
Rebecca Smedley, DVM, MS, DACVP
Course Dates: January 2-February 23, 2019
Real Time Sessions: Wednesdays, January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, and 13, 2019; 8:00-10:00 pm ET (USA)
Level: Advanced
Audience: Veterinarians
Accreditation: This course is approved by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 22-33449)
CE Credits: 12
Tuition: Member $276 ($248 early bird special if enrolled by December 19, 2018)
Non-Member $413 ($372 early bird special if enrolled by December 19, 2018)
*Enroll in both modules (DIAG300-0818 and DIAG301-0119) of the Oncology and Tumor Pathology course before August 15, 2018 and receive the discounted enrollment price: Member $469 Non-Member $702
Facilitator: Peggy Hall (Peggy@vin.com)
MULT208-0219: Principles of Medicine
Format: Audio
Presenters: Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
Linda Kidd, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
Kathy Freeman, DVM, BS, MS, PhD, DipECVCP, FRCPath, MRCVS
Stefanie Klenner-Gastreich, Dr.med.vet., Dipl. ECVCP
Peggy L. Schmidt, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVPM
Course Dates: February 14-March 31, 2019
Real Time Sessions: Thursdays, February 21, 28, March 7, 14 and 21, 2019; 9:30-11:30 pm ET (USA)
Level: Intermediate
Audience: Veterinarians
Accreditation: This course has been submitted for RACE approval for veterinarians.
CE Credits: 10
Tuition: Member $230 ($207 early bird special if enrolled by January 31, 2019)
Non-Member $355 ($319 early bird special if enrolled by January 31, 2019)
Special Discount: Enroll in all 6 courses in the Organ System series by November 1, 2018 and receive a discounted enrollment price: Member $1838 Non-Member $ 2626.
Facilitator: Heather Schoffstall (Heather@vin.com); ext 116
MULT209-0419: Systems A: Organ System Pathophysiology and ABVP Core Examination Review
Format: Audio
Presenters: Mitchell D. Song, DVM, DACVD
Mark Rishniw, BVSc, DACVIM (Internal Medicine and Cardiology)
Anne Katherman, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology)
William Thomas, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology)
Course Dates: April 25-July 7, 2019
Real Time Sessions: Thursdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2019; 9:30-11:30 pm ET (USA)
Level: Intermediate
Audience: Veterinarians
Accreditation: This course has been submitted for RACE approval for veterinarians.
CE Credits: 16
Tuition: Member $368 ($331 early bird special if enrolled by April 11, 2019)
Non-Member $519 ($467 early bird special if enrolled by April 11, 2019)
Special Discount: Enroll in all 6 courses in the Organ System series by November 1, 2018 and receive a discounted enrollment price: Member $1838 Non-Member $ 2626.
Facilitator: Heather Schoffstall (Heather@vin.com); ext 116
July | August | September 2019
MULT210-0719: Systems B: Organ System Pathophysiology and ABVP Core Examination Review
Format: Audio
Presenters: TBA
Course Dates: July 25-October 6, 2019
Real Time Sessions: Thursdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, September 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2019; 9:30-11:30 pm ET (USA)
Level: Intermediate
Audience: Veterinarians
Accreditation: This course has been submitted for RACE approval for veterinarians.
CE Credits: 16
Tuition: Member $368 ($331 early bird special if enrolled by July 11, 2019)
Non-Member $519 ($467 early bird special if enrolled by July 11, 2019)
Special Discount: Enroll in all 6 courses in the Organ System series by November 1, 2018 and receive a discounted enrollment price: Member $1838 Non-Member $ 2626.
Facilitator: Heather Schoffstall (Heather@vin.com); ext 116
October | November | December 2019
MULT211-1019: Systems C: Organ System Pathophysiology and ABVP Core Examination Review
Format: Audio
Presenters: TBA
Course Dates: October 31, 2019-January 26, 2020
Real Time Sessions: Thursdays, November 7, 14, 21, December 5, 12, and 19, 2019; January 9 and 16, 2020; 9:30-11:30 pm ET (USA)
Level: Intermediate
Audience: Veterinarians
Accreditation: This course has been submitted for RACE approval for veterinarians.
CE Credits: 16
Tuition: Member $368 ($331 early bird special if enrolled by October 17, 2019)
Non-Member $519 ($467 early bird special if enrolled by October 17, 2019)
Special Discount: Enroll in all 6 courses in the Organ System series by November 1, 2018 and receive a discounted enrollment price: Member $1838 Non-Member $ 2626.
Facilitator: Heather Schoffstall (Heather@vin.com); ext 116
January | February | March 2020
MULT212-0220: Systems D: Organ System Pathophysiology and ABVP Core Examination Review
Format: Audio
Presenters: TBA
Course Dates: February 6-April 26, 2020
Real Time Sessions: Thursdays, February 13, 20, 27, March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9 and 16, 2020; 9:30-11:30 pm ET (USA)
Level: Intermediate
Audience: Veterinarians
Accreditation: This course has been submitted for RACE approval for veterinarians.
CE Credits: 18
Tuition: Member $414 ($373 early bird special if enrolled by January 23, 2020)
Non-Member $584 ($526 early bird special if enrolled by January 23, 2020)
Special Discount: Enroll in all 6 courses in the Organ System series by November 1, 2018 and receive a discounted enrollment price: Member $1838 Non-Member $ 2626.
Facilitator: Heather Schoffstall (Heather@vin.com); ext 116