VSPN Course Catalog

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VSPN Course Catalog
Revised: August 05, 2025
Published: October 31, 2017

July | August | September 2025


Bring Back the Bounce: Managing Osteoarthritis in Your Patients!  (TECH390-0925)
Format: Interactive

Presenter: Kara M. Burns, MS, Med, LVT, VTS (Nutrition)

Course Dates: September 4-September 21, 2025
Enrollment Closes: 5:00 PM ET (USA), September 11, 2025
Real Time Session: Thursday, September 11, 2025; 8:00-9:30 PM ET (USA)

Level: Basic
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. 
CE Credits: 1.5

Tuition: $33 ($30 early bird special if enrolled by August 21, 2025 )


Dental Radiographs (TECH343-0925)
Format: Interactive

Presenter: Denise Rollings, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)

Enrollment Closes: 5:00 PM ET (USA), September 8, 2025 
Course Dates: September 8-October 9, 2025
Real Time Sessions: Mondays, September 15, 22, 29; 8:30-10:00 PM EST

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 veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.
CE Credits: 4.5

Tuition: $99 ($89 early bird special if enrolled by August 25, 2025)


ECG Interpretation Module 1 (TECH136-0924)
Format: Interactive

Presenter: Dianne Hudson, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)

Course Dates: September 11-October 12, 2025
Enrollment Closes: 5:00 PM ET, September 18, 2025
Real Time Sessions: Thursdays, September 18, 25, and October 2, 2025; 9:00-10:30 PM ET (USA)

Level: Intermediate
Credit Approval: This program has been submitted 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 August 28, 2025)
Enroll in both modules by September 18, 2025 and receive a 15% discount off the original course price.


Fundamentals of Small Animal Anesthesia Module 1 (TECH177-0924)
Format: Interactive

Presenters: Darci Palmer, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia), Nicole Shuey, BS, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia), and Lee Palmer, DVM, MS, DACVECC

Course Dates: September 30-November 7, 2025
Enrollment Closes: 5:00 PM ET, October 7, 2025
Real Time Sessions: Tuesdays, October 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2025; 9:00-10:30 PM ET (USA)

Level: Intermediate
Credit Approval: This program has been RACE approved for 6 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. (20-944541)

CE Credits: 6

Tuition: $132 ($119 early bird special if enrolled by September 16, 2025)
Module 1 is a required prerequisite for Module 2 to help ensure a complete understanding of the basic principles of anesthesia before learning how to develop an anesthesia protocol.
Enroll in both modules by October 7, 2025 and receive a 15% discount off the original course price.


October | November | December 2025


VetMed on the Couch (CARE103-1025)
Format: Interactive

Presenters: Michel Gaspar, DVM, MS, LCPC
Course Dates:  October 1-November 22, 2025
Real Time Sessions (RTS):  Wednesdays, October 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, and 12, 2025; 9:00-11:00 pm ET (USA)

Level: Basic
Audience: Veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists
Accreditation:  This course has been submitted (but is not yet approved) for 12 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.
CE Credits: 12

Tuition: Member $276 ($248 early bird special if enrolled by September 17, 2025)
Non-Member $413 ($372 early bird special if enrolled by September 17, 2025)

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


Communication & Conflict Management Module 2: Conflict Management, Resolution, & Mentoring (STAF123-1025)
Format: Interactive

Presenter: Heather Howell, LVT, RVT, MBA, CCFP
Course Dates: October 1-November 1, 2025
Enrollment Closes: 5:00pm EST (USA), October 8, 2025
Real Time Sessions: Wednesdays, October 8, 15, and 22, 2025; 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 17, 2024 )
Enroll in all three modules by September 3, 2025 and receive a 15% discount off the original course price.


Controlling Controlled Drugs (TECH163-1025)

Format: Interactive

Presenter: Philip Seibert, BS, CVT

Course Dates: October 6-November 6, 2025 
Enrollment Closes: 5:00 PM ET (USA), October 6, 2025 
Real Time Sessions: Mondays, October 13, 20, and 27, 2025; 9:00-10:30 PM EST. 

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 22, 2025)
The price of this course includes a copy of "The Complete Veterinary Practice Controlling Controlled Drug Manual", which will be mailed to the participant.


ECG Interpretation Module 2 (TECH137-1025)
Format: Interactive

Presenter: Dianne Hudson, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)

Course Dates: October 9-November 9, 2025
Enrollment Closes: 5:00 PM ET (USA), October 16, 2025 

Real Time Sessions:  Thursdays, October 16, 23, and 30, 2025; 9:00-10:30 PM ET (USA)

Level: Intermediate
Credit Approval: This program has been submitted 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 September 25, 2025)
Enroll in both modules by September 18, 2025 and receive a 15% discount off the original course price.


Under the Microscope-Cytology for Veterinary Technicians (TECH263-1024)

Format: Interactive

Presenter: Barbie M. Papajeski, MS, LVT, RLATG, VTS (Clinical Pathology)

Course Open: October 27-December 4, 2025 
Enrollment Closes: 5:00 PM ET (USA), November 3, 2025
Real Time Sessions: Mondays, November 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2025; 8:30-10:00 PM ET (USA)

Level: Intermediate
Credit Approval: This course has been submitted for RACE approval for veterinary technicians/technologists. 
CE Credits: 6

Tuition: $132 ($119 early bird special if enrolled by October 13, 2024 )


Communication & Conflict Management Module 3: Balancing Your Life & Managing Your Stress (STAF124-1025)
Format: Interactive

Presenters: Heather Howell, LVT, RVT, MBA, CCFP and Lisa Dawn Stull, LMFT, MS
Course Dates: October 29-November 29, 2024
Enrollment Closes: 5:00pm EST(USA), November 5, 2025
Real Time Sessions: Wednesdays, November 5, 12, and 19, 2025; 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: 4.5

Tuition: $99 ($89 early bird pricing if enrolled by October 15, 2025 )
Enroll in all three modules by September 3, 2025 and receive a 15% discount off the original course price.


Nutrition, The 5th Vital Assessment (TECH421-1025) Format: Interactive

Presenter: Kara M. Burns, MS, Med, LVT, VTS (Nutrition)

Course Dates: October 30-November 23, 2025
Enrollment Closes: 5:00 PM ET (USA), November 6, 2025
Real Time Session: Thursdays, November 6 and 13, 2025; 8:00-9:30 PM ET (USA)

Level: Basic
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. 
CE Credits: 1.5

Tuition: $33 ($30 early bird special if enrolled by October 16, 2025 )


Fundamentals of Small Animal Anesthesia Module 2 (TECH178-1125)

Format: Interactive

Presenters: Darci Palmer, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia), Nicole Shuey, BS, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) and Lee Palmer, DVM, MS, DACVECC

Course Dates: November 4-December 12, 2025
Enrollment Closes: 5:00 PM ET (USA), November 11, 2025
Real Time Sessions: Tuesdays, November 11, 18, 25, and December 2, 2025; 9:00-10:30 PM ET (USA)

Level: Intermediate
Credit Approval: This program has been RACE approved for 6 hours of continuing education credit for veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. (20-944659)
CE Credits: 6

Tuition: $132 ($119 early bird special if enrolled by October 21, 2025 )
Module 1 is a required prerequisite for Module 2 to help ensure a complete understanding of the basic principles of anesthesia before learning how to develop an anesthesia protocol.
Enroll in both modules by September 16 and receive a 15% discount off the original course price.


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


Dental Nerve Blocks (TECH359-1125)
Format: Interactive

Presenter: Denise Rollings, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)

Enrollment Closes: 5:00 PM ET (USA), December 1, 2025 
Course Dates: November 24-December 11, 2025
Real Time Session: Monday, December 1, 2025; 8:30-10:00 PM ET

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 veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.
CE Credits: 4.5

Tuition: $99 ($89 early bird special if enrolled by November 10, 2025)


Anesthesia for the Neuro Patient (TECH425-1125)
Format: Interactive

Presenter: 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
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.
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

Presenter: 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
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.
CE Credits: 1.5

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


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

Presenter: 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)

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

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


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