VIN and VSPN CE Courses Currently In Session

February 9-March 11, 2010
TECH163-0210: Controlling Controlled Drugs
Philip Seibert, CVT
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings, February 15, 22, and March 1, 2010; 8:00pm-9:00pm ET USA**Note one-hour sessions
Tuition: $60 ($54 early bird special if registered by January 26, 2010).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
3 CE hours
VSPN CE course
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February 17-March 26, 2010
TECH178-0210: Fundamentals of Small Animal Anesthesia Module 2
Darci Palmer, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia) and Brenda Feller, CVT, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia)
Real Time Sessions: Tuesday evenings, February 23, and March 2, 9, and 16, 2010; 9:00pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if registered before February 3, 2010).
*Enroll in both Modules before January 12, 2010 and receive a 15% discount off the regular course price.
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
6 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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February 22-March 31, 2010
TECH157-0210: Equine Diagnostic Imaging and Emergency Medicine
Cindy Ann Shower, DVM
Real Time Sessions: Sunday evenings, February 28, March 7, 14, and 21, 2010; 9:00pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if registered before February 8, 2010)
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director’s name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
6 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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February 23-March 25, 2010
TECH132-0210: Basic Dentistry for the Veterinary Technician Module 1
Instructor: Steve Holmstrom, DVM, DAVDC
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings, March 1, 8, and 15, 2010; 9:00pm-11:00pm pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if registered before February 9, 2010).
*Enroll in all three Modules before March 1, 2010 and receive a 15% discount off the regular course price.
*Each module is a prerequisite for the next
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
6 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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March 2-25, 2010
STAF129-0310: Effective Staff Meetings and Training
Heather Howell, RVT, LVT, MBA
Real Time Sessions: Mondays, March 8 and 15, 2010; 3:00pm-4:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $60 ($54 early bird special if registered before February 16, 2010).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
3 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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March 14, 2010 - June 20, 2010
DIAG206-0310: Quality Management for the Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Part I
Instructors: Kathleen P. Freeman, DVM, BS, MS, PhD, DipECVCP, MRCPath, MRCVS, Certificate in Laboratory Quality Management (University of Wisconsin)
In conjunction with the European College for Veterinary Clinical Pathology, Committee for Laboratory Standards
Ernst Leidinger, DVM, Dip.ECVCP, Specialist for Clinical Pathologist (national); Lab director and clinical pathologist at In Vitro laboratory in Vienna, Austria
Stefanie Klenner, DVM, Dr.med.vet., Resident ECVCP Central Laboratory, Veterinary Department
Professor Elspeth Milne, BVM&S, Ph.D, DipECVCP, DipRCPath, FRCVS
Anne Lanevschi Pietersma, DVM, MRCVS, MVSc, Dipl ACVP, ECVCP
CREDIT HOURS: 10.5 (for RACE)
5.0 ECVCP Training Credits
Interactive sessions: Sundays, March 14, 28, April 11, 25, May 9, 23 and June 6; 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm ET (USA)
Registration: Member and Non-Member/$650
Course open to veterinarians and VSPN members.
Course not open to veterinary students.
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Open for Enrollment / Upcoming Courses

March 14, 2010 - June 20, 2010
DIAG206-0310: Quality Management for the Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Part I
Instructors: Kathleen P. Freeman, DVM, BS, MS, PhD, DipECVCP, MRCPath, MRCVS, Certificate in Laboratory Quality Management (University of Wisconsin)
In conjunction with the European College for Veterinary Clinical Pathology, Committee for Laboratory Standards
Ernst Leidinger, DVM, Dip.ECVCP, Specialist for Clinical Pathologist (national); Lab director and clinical pathologist at In Vitro laboratory in Vienna, Austria
Stefanie Klenner, DVM, Dr.med.vet., Resident ECVCP Central Laboratory, Veterinary Department
Professor Elspeth Milne, BVM&S, Ph.D, DipECVCP, DipRCPath, FRCVS
Anne Lanevschi Pietersma, DVM, MRCVS, MVSc, Dipl ACVP, ECVCP
CREDIT HOURS: 10.5 (for RACE)
5.0 ECVCP Training Credits
Interactive sessions: Sundays, March 14, 28, April 11, 25, May 9, 23 and June 6; 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm ET (USA)
Registration: Member and Non-Member/$650
Course open to veterinarians and VSPN members.
Course not open to veterinary students.
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March 16, 2010 - March 30, 2010
EXOT314-0310: Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Avian Infectious Diseases
Instructors: Susan Orosz, Ph.D, DVM, Diplomate ABVP, Avian Practice and Diplomate, European College of Avian Medicine and Surgery
David N. Phalen, DVM, PhD, DABVP (Avian)
CREDIT HOURS: 4
Interactive sessions: Tuesdays, March 16 and 23; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $80 ($72 early bird special if registered before March 2, 2010).
VIN CE Course open to veterinarians and VSPN members.
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March 17-April 30, 2010
STAF133-0310: Practice Management 101 - The Basics
Rebecca Rose, CVT
Real Time Sessions: Tuesday evenings, March 23, 30, and April 13 and 20, 2010 (no class April 6); 8:00pm-9:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if registered before March 3, 2010).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
6 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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March 23-April 22, 2010
TECH134-0310: Intermediate Dentistry for the Veterinary Technician Module 2
Instructors: Steve Holmstrom, DVM, DAVDC; Lori Fuehrer, CVT, VTS; (Anesthesia); and Sara Sharp, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings, March 29, April 5 and 12, 2010; 9:00pm-11:00pm pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if registered before March 9, 2010).
*Module 2 of the Dentistry for Veterinary Technician series is a prerequisite for Module 3.
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
6 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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March 29-April 30, 2010
STAF110-0310: Front Desk Module 1-Exceptional Client Skills
Phyllis Webster, AA, CVPM
Real Time Sessions: Thursday evenings, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2010; 9:30pm-11pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if registered before March 15, 2010).
*Enroll in both Module 1 & 2 or all four Front Desk Modules before April 1, 2010 and receive a 15% discount off the regular course price.
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
6 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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April 1-22, 2010
STAF126-0410: Equine Office Procedures
Deb Reeder, BA, AS, RVT
There are no real time sessions for this hybrid course. Participants will be required to interact in the course message boards and the course library to attain the participation required. See the course information page for more instructions.
Tuition: $40 ($37 early bird special if registered before March 18, 2010).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
2 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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April 5, 2010 - April 18, 2010
PHAR100-0410: Pharmaceutical Regulatory Review Course
Instructor: Doug Kemp, Pharm.D,DICVP.
CREDIT HOURS: 3 (Accepted for Florida State Veterinary Board Pharmacy CE requirement & Approved for 2 credits in Georgia laws, rules and professionalism)
Interactive session: Sunday, April 11; 6:00 - 8:00 pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $60 ($54 early bird special if registered before March 22, 2010).
VIN CE Course open to veterinarians and VSPN members.
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April 5-May 12, 2010
TECH184-0410: Pain Management-Basics for a Team-Based Approach
Kara Trent, CVT, VTS (Anes, ECC)
Real Time Sessions: Sunday evenings, April 11, 18, 25, and May 2, 2010; 9:00pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if registered before March 22, 2010).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
6 CE hours
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April 7, 2010 - April 21, 2010
ANES101-0410: Canine and Feline Anesthesia, Module 1
Instructors: Nancy Brock, DVM, DACVA (Anesthesiology)
Heidi Shafford, DVM, Ph.D, DACVA
Richard Headley, DVM
CREDIT HOURS: 4
Interactive sessions: Wednesdays, April 7 and 14; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $80 ($72 early bird special if registered before March 24, 2010).
There is a 15% discount for signing up for all 4 modules. The fee for all 4 modules is: Member/$476, Non-Member/$756. This discount cannot be combined with other discounts.
*VSPN members must be experienced registered/licensed veterinary technicians. VSPN members must be enrolled along with a veterinarian in the same practice. VSPN members: please type in the name of the veterinarian in the comments box on the last page of your CE registration. Please contact CEonVIN@vin.com for more information if you have any questions.
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April 19, 2010 - July 12, 2010
PRAC100-0410: OSHA & Practice Safety
Instructor: Philip Seibert, CVT
CREDIT HOURS: 15
Interactive sessions: Mondays: April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, mid-term break. Class resumes June 7, 14, 21, 28, and July 5; 9:30 - 11:00 pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $355 ($325 early bird special if registered before April 5, 2010).
VIN CE Course open to veterinarians and VSPN members.
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April 20-May 27, 2010
TECH172-0410: Advanced Dentistry for the Veterinary Technician Module 3
Instructors: Steve Holmstrom, DVM, DAVDC
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings, April 26, and May 3, 10, and 17, 2010; 9pm-11pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $160 ($144 early bird special if registered before April 6, 2010).
*Module 2 of the Dentistry for Veterinary Technician series is a prerequisite for Module 3.
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
8 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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April 21, 2010 - May 19, 2010
ANES102-0410: Canine and Feline Anesthesia, Module 2
Instructors: Nancy Brock, DVM, DACVA (Anesthesiology)
Mark Rishniw, BVSc, DACVIM (Internal Medicine & Cardiology)
Juhana Honkavaara, DVM
Kris Kruse-Elliott, DVM, Ph.D, DACVA (Anesthesiology)
Carrie Jurney, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)
David Brunson, DVM, DACVA (Anesthesiology)
Sherri Wilson, DVM, DACVIM (Small Animal Internal Medicine)
CREDIT HOURS: 8
Interactive sessions: Wednesdays, April 21, 28, May 5 and May 12; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $160 ($144 early bird special if registered before April 7, 2010).
There is a 15% discount for signing up for all 4 modules. The fee for all 4 modules is: Member/$476, Non-Member/$756. This discount cannot be combined with other discounts.
*VSPN members must be experienced registered/licensed veterinary technicians. VSPN members must be enrolled along with a veterinarian in the same practice. VSPN members: please type in the name of the veterinarian in the comments box on the last page of your CE registration. Please contact CEonVIN@vin.com for more information if you have any questions.
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April 21-May 28, 2010
TECH123-0410: Equine Essentials-the Basics
Deb Hembroff, RVT, CVT & Chris Upchurch, AA, VA
Real Time Sessions: Tuesday evenings, April 27, May 4, 11, and 18, 2010; 8:30pm-10:00pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if registered before April 7, 2010).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
6 CE hours
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April 27-June 3, 2010
STAF112-0410: Personnel Issues Facing Veterinary Practice Managers
Heather Howell, RVT, LVT, MBA
Real Time Sessions: Mondays, May 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2010; 3:00pm-4:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if registered before April 13, 2010).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
6 CE hours
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April 29-June 5, 2010
TECH181-0410: Building an Animal Blood Bank: Creation and Maintenance
Lindan Spromberg, LVT, BS, VTS (ECC) & David Liss, BA, RVT
Real Time Sessions: Wednesday evenings, May 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2010; 10:00pm-11:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if registered before April 15, 2010).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
6 CE hours
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May 3-May 30, 2010
STAF111-0510: Front Desk Module 2-Challenges Facing the Front Desk
Phyllis Webster, AA, CVPM
Real Time Sessions: Thursday evenings, May 6, 13, 20, 2010; 9:30pm-11pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $90 ($81 early bird special if registered before April 19, 2010).
*Enroll in both Module 1 & 2 or all four Front Desk Modules before April 1, 2010 and receive a 15% discount off the regular course price.
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
4.5 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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May 3-July 21, 2010
TECH120-0510: Practical Review for Veterinary Technicians: VTNE Preparation Class
Nanette Walker Smith, M.Ed., RVT, CVT, LVT; Darci Palmer, LVT, VTS (Anes); Barb Burri, MBA, CVT, LVT; Shelley Shopsowitz, RVT, BA; Mark Sharpless, RVT, CMAR, RLATG, CPIA; Mary Mould, RVT, AS
Real Time Sessions: Sunday evenings, May 9, 16 23, June 6, 13, 20, 27, and July 11, 2010 (No class May 30 and July 4); 8:00pm-9:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $210 ($105 for enrolled VT program students or those who have graduated within 6 months of the course start date, see below). Tuition fees are deeply discounted thanks to a generous grant from the VIN Foundation.
**NOTE: There is NO early bird discount date and Enrollment WILL CLOSE on May 3, 2010 at 5pm ET (USA) or earlier if the maximum number of registrants is reached.
**NOTE: Class message boards will remain open for interaction with the instructors through the VTNE testing window ending August 15, 2010
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
12 CE Hours
VSPN CE Course
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May 6, 2010 - June 17, 2010
PRAC112-0510: Excel for Veterinary Professionals
Instructors: Michael A. Porrello, CPA, CVA
Karen D. Osborne, MBA
Both instructors are with Lacher McDonald & Co
CREDIT HOURS: 12
Interactive sessions: Thursdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3 and 10; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $240 ($216 early bird special if registered before April 22, 2010).
VIN CE Course open to veterinarians and VSPN members.
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May 19, 2010 - June 9, 2010
ANES103-0510: Canine and Feline Anesthesia, Module 3
Instructors: Nancy Brock, DVM, DACVA (Anesthesiology)
Sheilah Robertson, DVM, DACVA (Anesthesiology)
Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline)
Michael Tomasic, VMD, DACVA (Anesthesiology)
Kevin Cosford, DVM, DACVIM (Small Animal Internal Medicine)
CREDIT HOURS: 6
Interactive sessions: Wednesdays, May 19, 26 and June 2; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if registered before May 5, 2010).
There is a 15% discount for signing up for all 4 modules. The fee for all 4 modules is: Member/$476, Non-Member/$756. This discount cannot be combined with other discounts.
*VSPN members must be experienced registered/licensed veterinary technicians. VSPN members must be enrolled along with a veterinarian in the same practice. VSPN members: please type in the name of the veterinarian in the comments box on the last page of your CE registration. Please contact CEonVIN@vin.com for more information if you have any questions.
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May 26-June 13, 2010
STAF140-0510: "What's for Lunch?" There are Better Questions to Ask Your Sales Rep!
Paula Ibsen, DVM
Real Time Session: Thursday evening, June 3, 2010; 9:00pm-10:00pm ET (USA) **one hour real time session
Tuition: $30 ($27 early bird special if registered before May 12, 2010).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
1.5 CE hours (1 hour of lecture, 0.5 hours for interaction in case studies on the message boards)
VSPN CE Course
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May 27-July 2, 2010
STAF130-0510: Front Desk Module 3-Emergency & Specialty Practice-Working the Front Desk
Katherine Dobbs, RVT, CVPM, PHR
Real Time Sessions: Thursdays, June 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2010; 2:00pm-3:00pm ET (USA) *Note one hour real time session
Tuition: $80 ($72 early bird special if registered before May 17, 2010).
*Enroll in all four Front Desk Modules before April 1, 2010 or enroll in Front Desk Modules 3 & 4 before June 3, 2010 and receive a 15% discount off the regular course price.
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
4 CE hours
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June 1, 2010 - July 6, 2010
EXOT602-0610: Marsupial Medicine
Instructor: Geoff Pye, BVSc, MSc, DACZM
CREDIT HOURS: 10
Interactive sessions: Tuesdays, June 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; 6:30 - 8:30 pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $200 ($180 early bird special if registered before May 18, 2010).
VIN CE Course open to veterinarians and VSPN members.
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June 1-July 8, 2010
TECH150-0610: Professional Development for the Veterinary Technician
Charlotte Waack, AA, AS, BS, CVT, RVT; Elizabeth Warren, RVT; Brenda Feller, CVT, RVT
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings, June 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2010; 9:00pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if registered before May 18, 2010).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
6 CE hours
VSPN CE Course

June 9, 2010 - July 14, 2010
ANES104-0610: Canine and Feline Anesthesia, Module 4
Instructors: Nancy Brock, DVM, DACVA (Anesthesiology)
Michael Tomasic, VMD, DACVA (Anesthesiology)
Jen Devey, DVM, DACVECC (Emergency and Critical Care)
Rachael Carpenter, DVM
Dave Thompson, DVM
Heidi Shafford, DVM, Ph.D, DACVA (Anesthesiology)
Ilona Rodan, DVM, DABVP (Feline)
Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP (Feline)
CREDIT HOURS: 10
Interactive sessions: Wednesdays, June 9, 16, 23, 30 and July 7; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $200 ($180 early bird special if registered before May 26, 2010).
There is a 15% discount for signing up for all 4 modules. The fee for all 4 modules is: Member/$476, Non-Member/$756. This discount cannot be combined with other discounts.
*VSPN members must be experienced registered/licensed veterinary technicians. VSPN members must be enrolled along with a veterinarian in the same practice. VSPN members: please type in the name of the veterinarian in the comments box on the last page of your CE registration. Please contact CEonVIN@vin.com for more information if you have any questions.
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June 16-July 9, 2010
TECH151-0610: Avian Bandaging and Wound Care
Drew Bickford, AS, CVT
Real Time Sessions: Tuesday evenings, June 1 and 8, 2010; 7:00pm-8:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $60 ($54 early bird special if registered before May 11, 2010)
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
3 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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June 24-July 17, 2010
TECH183-0610: End of life: Caring for the Cat and for the Caregivers
Margie Scherk, DVM, DAVBP (Feline)
Real Time Sessions: Wednesday evenings, June 30 and July 7, 2010; 9:00pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $60 ($54 early bird special if registered before June 10, 2010).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
3 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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June 30-August 6, 2010
STAF121-0610: Veterinary Medical Terminology
Instructor: Barb Burri, MBA, CVT, LVT
Real Time Sessions: Tuesday evenings, July 6 13, 20, and 27, 2010; 9:30pm-10:30pm ET (USA) **one hour real time sessions
Tuition: $80 ($72 early bird special if registered before June 16, 2010).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
4 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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July 6-August 12, 2010
TECH147-0710: Equine Surgical Assistance and Anesthesia Basics
Cheryl Marlowe, VA, PM
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings, July 12, 19, 26, and August 2, 2010; 8:30pm-10:00pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $120 ($108 early bird special if registered before June 22, 2010).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
6 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
Course Info page URL: coming soon

July 12, 2010-August 15, 2010
STAF131-0710: Front Desk Module 4-Emergency & Specialty Practice: Managing the Front Desk
Katherine Dobbs, RVT, CVPM, PHR
Real Time Sessions: Thursdays, July 15, 22, 29, and August 5, 2010; 2:00pm-3:00pm ET (USA) *Note one hour real time session
Tuition: $80 ($72 early bird special if registered before June 28, 2010).
*Enroll in all four Front Desk Modules before April 1, 2010 or enroll in Front Desk Modules 3 & 4 before June 3, 2010 and receive a 15% discount off the regular course price
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
4 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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July 12-September 30, 2010
STAF128-0710: CVPM Preparatory Review
Katherine Dobbs, RVT, CVPM, PHR
Real Time Sessions: Thursday evenings, July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19, September 2, 9, and 16; 2010 (no class August 26, 2010) 8pm-9:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $240 ($216 early bird special if registered before June 28, 2010).
*NOTE: Enrollment WILL CLOSE on Thursday, July 12, 2010 at 5pm ET (USA) or earlier if the maximum number of registrants is reached. Course opens early due to amount of material to review prior to Wk 1 real time session.
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
12 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
Course Information page: coming soon

July 19-September 8, 2010
TECH165-0710: Dermatology for Veterinary Technicians
Shelley Shopsowitz, RVT, BA
Real Time Sessions: Sunday evenings, July 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2010; 8:00pm-9:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $180 ($162 early bird special if registered before July 5, 2010).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
9 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
Course Information page: coming soon

September 1-November 17, 2010
TECH120-0910: Practical Review for Veterinary Technicians: VTNE Preparation Class
Nanette Walker Smith, M.Ed., RVT, CVT, LVT; Darci Palmer, LVT, VTS (Anes); Barb Burri, MBA, CVT, LVT; Shelley Shopsowitz, RVT, BA; Mark Sharpless, RVT, CMAR, RLATG, CPIA; Mary Mould, RVT, AS
Real Time Sessions: Sunday evenings, September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 24, 31, and November 7, 2010 (No class October 17); 8:00pm-9:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $210 ($105 for enrolled VT program students or those who have graduated within 6 months of the course start date, see below). Tuition fees are deeply discounted thanks to a generous grant from the VIN Foundation.
**NOTE: There is NO early bird discount date and Enrollment WILL CLOSE on September 1, 2010 at 5pm ET (USA) or earlier if the maximum number of registrants is reached.
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
12 CE Hours
VSPN CE Course
Course Info Page: coming soon

September 7-October 7, 2010
STAF108-0910: Effective Staff Training
Philip Seibert, CVT
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings, September 13, 20, and 27, 2010; 9:00pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $90 ($81 early bird special if registered before August 24, 2010).
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
4.5 CE hours
VSPN CE course
Course info Page: coming soon

September 8-October 8, 2010
STAF135-0910: Introductory Veterinary Assisting Module 1
Heather Howell, RVT, LVT, MBA
Real Time Sessions: Tuesdays, September 14, 21, and 28, 2010; 9:30pm-11:00pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $90 ($81 early bird special if registered before August 25, 2010).
*Enroll in all three Modules before September 14, 2010 and receive a 15% discount off the regular course price.
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
4.5 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
Course Information page: coming soon

October 1-November 5, 2010
STAF138-1010: Compassion & Fatigue Module 1: Healing Ourselves
Katherine Dobbs, RVT, CVPM, PHR
Real Time Sessions: Thursdays, October 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2010; 8:00pm-9:00pm ET (USA) *Note one hour real time session
Tuition: $80 ($72 early bird special if registered before September 17, 2010).
*Enroll in both Compassion & Fatigue Modules before October 7, 2010 and receive a 15% discount off the regular course price.
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
4 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
Course Info page URL: coming soon

October 13-November 12, 2010
STAF136-1010: Introductory Veterinary Assisting Module 2
Heather Howell, RVT, LVT, MBA
Real Time Sessions: Tuesdays, October 19, 26 and November 2, 2010; 9:30pm-11:00pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $90 ($81 early bird special if registered before September 29, 2010).
*Enroll in all three Modules before September 14, 2010 and receive a 15% discount off the regular course price.
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
4.5 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
Course Info Page: coming soon

November 5-November 28, 2010
STAF139-1110: Compassion & Fatigue Module 2: Healing our Practices
Katherine Dobbs, RVT, CVPM, PHR
Real Time Sessions: Thursdays, November 11 & 18, 2010; 8:00pm-9:00pm ET (USA) *Note one hour real time session
Tuition: $40 ($36 early bird special if registered before October 22, 2010).
*Enroll in both Compassion & Fatigue Modules before October 7, 2010 and receive a 15% discount off the regular course price.
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
2 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
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November 17-December 17, 2010
STAF137-1110: Introductory Veterinary Assisting Module 3
Heather Howell, RVT, LVT, MBA
Real Time Sessions: Tuesdays, November 23, 30, and December 7, 2010; 9:30pm-11:00pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $90 ($81 early bird special if registered before November 3, 2010).
*Enroll in all three Modules before September 14, 2010 and receive a 15% discount off the regular course price.
*Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CAAHT approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status). You must include the following information in the comments section of the CE enrollment form in order to be eligible for this discount: your program director's name and contact information (email/phone) and school name.
4.5 CE hours
VSPN CE Course
Course Info Page: coming soon

2011 confirmed classes and dates:

Communication and Conflict Management Modules 1, 2, and 3 - confirmed for January, February and March 2011 respectively.
VTNE Review (TECH120-0111) - confirmed for Jan/Feb 2011; Sunday evenings.
Common Domestic Animal Handling and Restraint - Shelley Shopsowitz - Tuesday, January 11, 18, 25 9:00-10:30
Equine Diseases Overview - Shelley Shopsowitz - Sunday, March 6, 13, 20, 27 - 8:00-9:30
Equine Laboratory Diagnostics - Shelley Shopsowitz - Tuesday, May 10, 17, 24, 31 9:00-10:30
Large Animal Parasitology - Shelley Shopsowitz - Sunday, August 7, 14, 21, 28 8:00-9:30

In the Works...

The Complete Urinalysis - Cheryl Stockman & Joyce Knoll - summer/fall
Fundamentals of Toxicology - APCC (Tina Wismer, DVM et al)
Equine - toxic plants and their symptoms - Ann Shower - fall 2010
Canine/Feline Diseases Overview - Barb Burri, Charlotte Waack - early 2011
Nutrition - Therapeutics and Disease Management - Mary Mould - spring 2011