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MULT117-0423: Canine and Feline Pediatrics

The lectures for this course will be presented via the Zoom webinar platform.

Presenters: Thomas Hansen, DVM, DABVP
Amy Nichelason, DVM, DABVP
Course Open: April 13-May 21, 2023
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Thursdays, April 20, 27, May 4 and 11, 2023; 7:00-8:30 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 6
RACE Category: 6 hours Medical


Enrollment is closed.  

Tuition: Member $138 ($124 early bird special if enrolled by March 30, 2023)
Non-Member $231 ($208 early bird special if enrolled by March 30, 2023)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


Course Information:
Appropriate pediatric care and client education is critical part of companion animal practice. It helps set the stage for lifelong health, enhances the bond between owner and pet, and helps avoid common preventable diseases. This course will discuss important topics that need to be covered during wellness visits, vaccination and deworming protocols, and common health conditions encountered during the pediatric period. We will focus exclusively on those patients between the ages of about 6-16 weeks of age. A separate class on VIN focuses on the care of the neonate.


Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to
  • recall the most important components of a pediatric visit which include husbandry, behavior, nutrition, preventative care, and vaccination.
  • understand the most recent pediatric vaccination recommendations.
  • respond to common client questions.
  • discuss the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of common conditions seen in pediatric patients.


Level and Prerequisites: This basic VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians interested in an overview of pediatric care (puppies and kittens), including important pediatric wellness visit topics, vaccination protocols, and common health conditions.
Credit Approval: This course is approved for 6 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 20-982338)


Course Agenda:

Week 1 (Real Time Session April 20, 2023): Optimizing Visit
Presenter: Amy Nichelason, DVM, DABVP
This session will review the most common items to cover during the pediatric visit, including husbandry, behavior, nutrition, preventative care, and the spay/neuter discussion

Week 2 (Real Time Session April 27, 2023): Vaccines
Presenter: Thomas Hansen, DVM, DABVP
This session will focus on the history and science of vaccination and then discuss the most current vaccination recommendations for the pediatric patient.

Week 3 (Real Time Session May 4, 2023): Neonatal and Pediatric Diseases
Presenter: Amy Nichelason, DVM, DABVP
This session will focus on the diagnosis and management of common health concerns that arise during the pediatric period.

Week 4 (Real Time Session May 11, 2023): Pediatric Diseases
Presenter: Thomas Hansen, DVM, DABVP
This session will continue with the diagnosis and management of common health concerns that arise during the pediatric period.


Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course. To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.

Course Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
Required Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course.


Enrollment is closed.  

Tuition: Member $138 ($124 early bird special if enrolled by March 30, 2023)
Non-Member $231 ($208 early bird special if enrolled by March 30, 2023)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on April 20, 2023 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached.

*For more information on how online CE works, see the Participant Resource Center.


Enrollment qualifications:
  1. VIN CE Courses:
    1. VIN CE courses are open to VIN member, VIN student member, and non-member veterinarians.
    2. Veterinary support staff must be VSPN members in order to enroll in a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
  2. VSPN CE Courses:
    1. VSPN CE courses are open to veterinary support staff and veterinarians.
    2. Only VIN and VSPN members can enroll in a VSPN CE course.
    3. Veterinarians will only receive credit for those VSPN CE courses that specify in the Accreditation statement that the course is accredited for veterinarians.
  3. Please check the course Level and Prerequisites, Accreditation, and Tuition before enrolling.
  4. Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org and @vin.com addresses.
    1. Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
  5. For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email CEonVIN@vin.com. Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.


Course withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course. If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VIN office 800-846-0028 ext. 797 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.

*For more information on VIN's upcoming CE courses, check the VIN Course Catalog.

Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VIN Education Director

VIN CE Services: CEonVIN@vin.com
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357