VSPN Course Catalog

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VSPN Course Catalog
Revised: October 15, 2024
Published: October 31, 2017


October | November | December 2024


Avian Wound Management and Orthopedic Repair (EXOT323-1124)
Format: Interactive

Presenters:  Heather W. Barron, DVM, DABVP (Avian)
Rebecca Duerr, DVM, MPVM, PhD

Course Dates: October 28-December 5, 2024
Enrollment Closes:  5:00 pm ET (USA), November 3, 2024

Real Time Sessions:  Mondays, November 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024: 7:30-9:30 pm ET (USA) 

Level: Intermediate
Audience: Veterinarians and veterinary support staff
Accreditation: This course has been submitted (but not yet approved) for 8 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.
CE Credits: 8

Tuition:  Member $184 ($166 early bird special if enrolled by October 14, 2024)
Non-Member $292 ($263 early bird special if enrolled by October 14, 2024)

Course Facilitator: Ciara Fiack (Ciara@vin.com); 800.846.0028 ext 126


Communication & Conflict Management Module 3: Balancing Your Life & Managing Your Stress (STAF124-1024)
Format: Interactive

Presenters: Heather Howell, LVT, RVT, MBA, CCFP and Lisa Dawn Stull, LMFT, MS
Course Dates: October 29-November 29, 2024
Real Time Sessions: Wednesdays, November 6, 13, and 20, 2024; 9:00-10:30  PM ET (USA)

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 which recognize RACE approval. (20-1221690)
This course has been approved by the VHMA for CVPM credits. (08-21).

CE Credits: 4

Tuition: $99 ($89 early bird pricing if enrolled by October 15, 2024 )
Enroll in all three modules by August 28, 2024 and receive a 15% discount off the original course price.


Backyard Poultry – The Basics and Beyond (EXOT332-1124)
Format: Interactive

Presenters:  Bob Doneley, BVSc, FANZCVS (Avian Health) 
Brian Speer, DVM, Dip ABVP (Avian Practice), Dip ECZM (Avian)
Course Dates: November 22, 2024-January 8, 2025
Real Time Sessions:  Sundays, December 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29,2024; 8:00-10:00 pm ET (USA) 

Level: Intermediate
Audience: Veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists 
Accreditation: This course has been submitted (but is not yet approved) for 10 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions that recognize RACE accreditation.
CE Credits: 10

Tuition:  Member $230 ($207 early bird special if enrolled by November 8, 2024)
Non-Member $355 ($319 early bird special if enrolled by November 8, 2024)


Course Facilitator: Ciara Fiack (Ciara@vin.com); 800.846.0028 ext 126


Urine A+: A Veterinary Technician's Role in Urine Testing (TECH356-1124)
Format: Interactive

Presenter: Barbie M. Papajeski, MS, LVT, RLATG, VTS (Clinical Pathology)
Course Dates: November 27-December 21, 2024 
Real Time Sessions: Wednesdays, December 4 and 11, 2024; 8:30-10:00 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.
CE Credits: 4

Tuition: $88 ($79 early bird special if enrolled by November 13, 2024)


Hepatic Lipidosis: When the Overweight Cat Stops Eating (TECH403-1224)
Format: Interactive

Presenter: Kara M. Burns, MS, Med, LVT, VTS (Nutrition)
Course Open: December 3-December 20, 2024
Real Time Session: Tuesday, December 10, 2024; 8:00-9:30 PM ET (USA)

Level: Basic
Credit Approval: This program has been approved for RACE for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. (20-1251956)
CE Credits: 1.5

Tuition: $33 ($30 early bird special if enrolled by November 19, 2024)


VSPN CE Online Conference: Essential Principles and Practices of Veterinary Anesthesia (TECH407)
Format: Interactive Online Conference

Presenter(s): Darci Palmer, BS, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia), Jody Nugent-Deal, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia), (Clinical Practice-Companion Exotic Animal), Tasha McNerney, BS, CVT, CVPP, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia), Hanna Copley, AAS, LVT, LVMT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia), Kelly Wray, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia), Meagan Crowley, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)  

Conference Date: December 7, 2024; 10:00am to 4:30pm EST
This is a one-day event, with four 90- minute sessions presented in webinar format. You must attend the live webinar to earn a certificate of participation. There will be a 30 minute break for lunch at 1:00pm ET.

Level: Basic

Credit Approval: This program has been approved for RACE for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. (20-1259380 )
Total CE Credits: 6

Tuition: $90
Enrollment Closes: 8:00am EST, December 7, 2024 


January | February | March 2025


More Than a Dental: Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment (TECH308-0125)
Format: Interactive

Presenter: Denise Rollings, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)
Course Dates: January 2-February 2, 2025
Real Time Sessions: Thursdays, January 9, 16, 23, 2025; 8:30-10:00 PM ET (USA)

Level: Intermediate
Credit Approval: This program has been RACE approved for 4.5 hours of continuing education credit for veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. (20-1103928)

CE Credits: 4.5
Tuition: $99 ($89 early bird special if enrolled by December 19, 2024)


Winter VTNE Preparation Class (TECH120-0125) 
Format: Interactive

Presenters: Ann Wortinger, BIS, LVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM, Nutrition); Darci Palmer, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia); Katy Waddell, LVT, VTS (ECC)-R, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia); Tara Woyton, Ed.S, MS, LVT, CVT; Mark Sharpless, MBA, JM, CMAR, RVT, VTS-Lab Animal Medicine 

Course Dates: January 3-March 12, 2025
Enrollment Closes: 5:00 PM ET (USA), January 10, 2025
Real Time Sessions: Sundays, January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23, and March 2, 2025; 8:00-9:30 PM ET (USA) 

Level: Intermediate
Credit Approval: This program has been RACE approved for 12 hours of continuing education credit for veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.  (20-1088672)
CE Credits: 12

Tuition: $240 ($120 for enrolled AVMA/Canadian accredited VT program students or those who have graduated within 6 months of the course start date)
Tuition fees are deeply discounted thanks to a generous grant from the VIN Foundation.


Pediatric and Geriatric Anesthesia (TECH302-0125)
Format: Interactive

Presenter: Jody Nugent-Deal, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) and (Clinical Practice-Companion Exotic Animal)

Course Dates: January 7-January 31, 2025 
Enrollment Closes: 5:00 PM ET (USA), January 14, 2025
Real Time Sessions: Tuesdays, January 14 and 21, 2025; 8:30-10:00 PM ET (USA) 

Level: Intermediate
Credit Approval: This program has been RACE approved for 3 hours of continuing education credit for veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. (20-1081054)
CE Credits: 3

Tuition: $66 ($59 early bird special if enrolled by December 24, 2024)


Honey Bees – Biology (ARTH001-0125)
Format: Interactive

Presenter:  
Meghan Milbrath, PhD, MPH

Course Dates:  January 7-February 7, 2025
Enrollment Closes: 5:00 pm ET (USA), January 14, 2025
Real Time Sessions:  Tuesdays, January 14, 21, and 28, 2025; 8:00-9:30 pm ET (USA)

Level: Basic
Audience: Veterinarians and veterinary staff
Accreditation: This course is approved for 4.5 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists. (RACE 20-1109996)
CE Credits: 4.5

Tuition:  Member $104 ($94 early bird special if enrolled by December 24, 2024)
Non-Member $183 ($165 early bird special if enrolled by December 24, 2024)

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


Stress Management (STAF182-0125)
Format: Interactive

Presenter: Heather Howell, RVT, LVT, MBA

Course Dates: January 8-February 1, 2025
Enrollment Closes: 5:00 PM ET (USA), January 15, 2025
Real Time Sessions: Wednesdays, January 15 and 22, 2025; 9:00-10:30 PM ET (USA)

Level: Basic
Credit Approval: This program has been submitted for RACE approval (but is not yet approved) for 3 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. 
This program has been approved by the VHMA for CVPM credits. (19-83)
CE Credits: 3

Tuition: $66 ($59 early bird special if enrolled by December 25, 2025) 


Anesthesia for the Cardiac Patient (TECH246-0125)
Format: Interactive

Presenter: Katy Waddell, LVT, VTS (ECC, Anesthesia & Analgesia)

Course Dates: January 13-February 20, 2025
Enrollment Closes: 5:00 PM ET (USA), January 20, 2025
Real Time Sessions: Mondays, January 20, 27, February 3, and 10, 2025; 8:00-9:30 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. (20-933467)
CE Credits: 6

Tuition: $132 ($119 early bird special if enrolled by December 30, 2024)


Basic Oncology Review (TECH295-0125)
Format: Interactive

Presenters: Jenny Cassibry Fisher, RVT, VTS (Oncology) 

Course Dates: January 22-March 1, 2025
Enrollment Closes: 5:00 PM ET (USA), January 29, 2025
Real Time Sessions: Wednesdays, January 29, February 5, 12, and 19, 2025; 8:30-10:00 PM ET (USA)

Level: Intermediate
Credit Approval: This program has been submitted for RACE approval (but is not yet approved) for 6 hours of continuing education credit for veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.
CE Credits: 6

Tuition: $ 132 ($119 early bird special if enrolled by January 8, 2025)


Hormones Gone Haywire: Managing Endocrine Disorders  (TECH404-0125)
Format: Interactive

Presenter: Dave Cowan, BA, CVT, VTS (ECC)

Course Dates: January 23-February 23, 2025
Enrollment Closes: 5:00 PM ET (USA), January 30, 2025
Real Time Sessions: Thursdays, January 30, Febraury 6, and February 13, 2025; 8:30-10:00 PM ET (USA)

Level: Intermediate
Credit Approval: This program has been submitted (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 January 9, 2025)


Hey, I got This! Veterinary Technician Utilization (STAF196-0225)
Format: Interactive

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

Course Dates: February 4-February 21, 2025
Enrollment Closes: 5:00 PM ET (USA), February 11, 2025
Real Time Session: Tuesday, February 11, 2025; 8:30-10:00 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 January 21, 2025 )


Honey Bees – Beekeeping 101 (ARTH002-0225)
Format: Interactive

Presenter:  
Meghan Milbrath, PhD, MPH

Course Dates:  February 4-March 7, 2025
Enrollment Closes: 5:00 pm ET (USA), February 11, 2025
Real Time Sessions:  Tuesdays, February 11, 18, and 25, 2025; 8:00-9:30 pm ET (USA) 

Level: Basic
Audience: Veterinarians and veterinary staff
Accreditation: This course has been submitted (but not yet approved) for 4.5 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.
CE Credits: 4.5

Tuition:  Member $104 ($94 early bird special if enrolled by January 21, 2025)
Non-Member $183 ($165 early bird special if enrolled by January 21, 2025)

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


Empathy and Reflective Listening (STAF134-0225)
Format: Interactive

Presenter: Heather Howell, RVT, LVT, MBA

Course Dates: February 26-March 26, 2025
Enrollment Closes: 5:00 PM ET (USA), March 5, 2025
Real Time Sessions: Wednesdays, March 5 and 12, 2025; 9:00-10:30 PM ET (USA)

Level: Basic
Credit Approval: This program has been RACE approved for 3 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. (20-938051)
This course has been approved by the VHMA for CVPM credits. (10-01)
CE Credits: 3

Tuition: $66 ($59 early bird special if enrolled by February 12, 2025)


The (art) of Arterial Lines (TECH337-0225)
Format: Interactive

Presenter: Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia), (Surgery), Elite FFCP (Veterinary), CFVP 

Course Dates: February 27-March 16, 2025
Enrollment Closes: 5:00 PM ET (USA), March 6, 2025
Real Time Sessions: Thursday, March 6, 2025; 8:30-9:30 PM ET  (USA)

Level: Intermediate
Credit Approval: This program has been submitted for RACE approval (but is not yet approved) for 1 hours of continuing education credit for veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.
CE Credits: 1

Tuition: $22 ($20 early bird special if enrolled by 02/18/25 )


Capnography (TECH273-0325)
Format: Interactive

Presenter: Jody Nugent-Deal, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) and (Clinical Practice-Companion Exotic Animal)

Course Dates: March 4-March 21, 2025
Enrollment Closes: 5:00 PM ET (USA), March 11, 2025
Real Time Sessions: Tuesday, March 11, 2025; 8:30-10:30 PM ET (USA)  

Level: Intermediate
Credit Approval: This program has been RACE approved for 2 hours of continuing education credit for veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. (20-953073)
CE Credits: 2

Tuition: $44 ($40 early bird special if enrolled by 02/18/25 )


Honey Bees – Diseases (ARTH004-0325)
Format: Interactive

Presenter:  
Meghan Milbrath, PhD, MPH

Course Dates:  March 4-April 4, 2025
Enrollment Closes: 5:00 pm ET (USA), March 11, 2025
Real Time Sessions:  Tuesdays, March 11, 18, and 25, 2025; 8:00-9:30 pm ET (USA)

Level: Basic
Audience: Veterinarians and veterinary staff
Accreditation: This course is approved for 4.5 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists. (RACE 20-1110012)
CE Credits: 4.5

Tuition:  Member $104 ($94 early bird special if enrolled by February 18, 2025)
Non-Member $183 ($165 early bird special if enrolled by February 18, 2025)

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


Controlling Controlled Drugs (TECH163-0325)
Format: Interactive

Presenter: Philip Seibert, BS, CVT

Course Dates: March 10-April 10, 2025 
Enrollment Closes: 5:00 PM ET (USA), March 10, 2025
Real Time Sessions: Mondays, March 17, 24, and 31; 9-10:30 PM ET (USA) 

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 February 24, 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.


Sample Collection and Handling (TECH409-0325)
Format: Interactive

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

Course Dates: March 12-March 29, 2025
Enrollment Closes: 5:00 PM ET (USA), March 19, 2025
Real Time Sessions: Wednesday, March 19, 2025; 8:00-10:00 PM ET (USA)

Level: Intermediate
Credit Approval: This program has been submitted for RACE approval (but is not yet approved) for 2 hours of continuing education credit for veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.
CE Credits: 2

Tuition: $44 ($40 early bird special if enrolled by March 26, 2025)


5 Min Manual to Reviewing and Understanding the Practice P&L, What KPIs Managers Should be Evaluating (STAF200-0325)

Format: Interactive

Presenter: Andrea Crabtree, BS, CVPM, PHR, SPHR, PHRca, CCFP, FFCP
Course Dates: April 13-April 30, 2025
Real Time Session: Thursday, April 20, 2025; 8:30-10:00 PM ET (USA)

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

Tuition: $33 ($30 early bird special if enrolled by February 27, 2025)


Enhancing Recovery from Anesthesia and Surgery for Patients with Pre-existing Disease (ANES111-0325)
Format: Interactive

Instructor:  
Kris Kruse-Elliott, DVM, PhD, DACVAA
Nancy Brock, DVM, DACVAA
Lydia Love, DVM, DACVAA
Heidi Shafford, DVM, PhD, DACVAA

Course Dates:  March 25-May 2, 2025
Enrollment Closes: 5:00 pm ET (USA), April 1, 2025
Real Time Sessions:  Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2025 8:00-10:00 pm ET (USA)

Level: Intermediate
Audience: Veterinarians; technicians/technologists with at least 5 years of clinical anesthesia experience
Accreditation: This course has been submitted (but not yet approved) for 8 hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.
CE Credits: 8

Tuition:  Member $184 ($166 early bird special if enrolled by March 11, 2025)
Non-Member $292 ($263 early bird special if enrolled by March 11, 2025)

Course Facilitator: Jennifer Boyle-Eppler (JenniferB@vin.com); 800.846.0028 ext 169


Toxicology Talk (TECH399-0425)

Format: Interactive

Presenter: Jeff Backus, RVT, LVT, VTS(ECC) 

Course Dates: March 25-April 25, 2025
Enrollment Closes: 5:00 PM ET (USA), April 1, 2025
Real Time Sessions: Tuesday, April 1, 8, 15, 2025; 8:00-9:30 PM ET (USA)

Level: Intermediate
Credit Approval: This program has been RACE 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 March 11, 2025)


Don't Hold Your Breath! Respiratory Complications During Anesthesia (TECH411-0425)
Format: Interactive

Presenter: Travis Bruns, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) 

Course Dates: March 31-April, 17, 2025
Enrollment Closes: 5:00 PM ET (USA), April 7, 2025
Real Time Sessions: Monday, April 7, 2025; 8:30-10:00 PM ET (USA)

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 March 17, 2025)


April | May | June 2025


Honey Bees – Practicing Honey Bee Medicine (ARTH005-0425)
Format: Interactive

Presenter:  
Meghan Milbrath, PhD, MPH

Course Dates:  April 1-25, 2025
Enrollment Closes: 5:00 pm ET (USA), April 8, 2025
Real Time Sessions:  Tuesdays, April 8 and 15, 2025; 8:00-9:30 pm ET (USA) 

Level: Basic
Audience: Veterinarians and veterinary staff
Accreditation: This course is approved for 3 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists. (RACE 20-1110016)
CE Credits: 3

Tuition:  Member $69 ($62 early bird special if enrolled by March 18, 2025)
Non-Member $137 ($123 early bird special if enrolled by March 18, 2025)

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


Summer VTNE Preparation Class (TECH120-0525) 
Format: Interactive

Presenters: Ann Wortinger, BIS, LVT, VTS (ECC, SAIM, Nutrition); Darci Palmer, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia); Katy Waddell, LVT, VTS (ECC)-R, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia); Tara Woyton, Ed.S, MS, LVT, CVT; Mark Sharpless, MBA, JM, CMAR, RVT, VTS-Lab Animal Medicine

Course Dates: May 2-July 16, 2025 
Enrollment Closes: 5:00 PM ET (USA), May 11, 2025
Real Time Sessions: Sundays, May 11, 18, (no class May 26), June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and July 6, 2025; 8:00-9:30 PM ET (USA) 

Level: Intermediate
Credit Approval: This program has been RACE approved for 12 hours of continuing education credit for veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. (20-1088672)
CE Credits: 12

Tuition: $240 ($120 for enrolled AVMA/Canadian accredited VT program students or those who have graduated within 6 months of the course start date)
Tuition fees are deeply discounted thanks to a generous grant from the VIN Foundation.


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