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Approach to Elevated Liver Enzymes in Dogs (SAIM203-0724)

The lectures for this course will be presented via Zoom.

Presenter: Adam Honeckman, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM
Course Open: July 23-August 9, 2024
Enrollment Closes: July 29, 2024 at 5 pm ET (USA)
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Tuesday, July 30, 2024; 8:00-10:00 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 2
RACE Category: 2 hours Medical


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Tuition: Member $46 ($41 early bird special if enrolled by July 9, 2024)
Non-Member $110 ($99 early bird special if enrolled by July 9, 2024)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


Course Information:
Elevations in liver enzymes are commonly encountered in general practice. The diagnostic approach can be complex because of the many diseases that can cause these laboratory abnormalities. The proper diagnosis is crucial in determining the prognosis and optimum treatment plan. This 2-hour lecture will discuss the differential diagnoses for elevated liver enzymes in dogs, which tests are most useful for diagnosis, when to do which tests, and how to formulate a treatment plan.


Learning Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to
  • list differential diagnoses for elevated liver enzymes in dogs including extra hepatic as well as hepatic diseases.
  • explain the pros and cons of different diagnostic tests such as bile acids, ultrasound, FNA, and biopsy and more importantly know when to perform which tests.
  • come up with an appropriate treatment plan based on the findings of diagnostic tests.


Level and Prerequisites: This intermediate VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians interested in canine liver enzymes. Participants in this course should be well versed in basic canine anatomy and physiology.
Credit Approval: This course is approved for 2 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 20-1202946)


Course Agenda:

Week 1 (Real Time Session July 30, 2024): Approach to Elevated Liver Enzymes in Dogs
Presenter: Adam Honeckman, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM


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.


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Tuition: Member $46 ($41 early bird special if enrolled by July 9, 2024)
Non-Member $110 ($99 early bird special if enrolled by July 9, 2024)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on July 29, 2024 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