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Canine and Feline Vaccination (MULT116-0225)

The lectures for this course will be presented via Zoom.

Instructor: Thomas Hansen, DVM, DABVP
Course Dates: February 26-April 5, 2025
Enrollment Ends: 5:00 pm ET (USA), March 5, 2025
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Wednesdays, March 5, 12, 19, and 26 2025; 9:00-10:30 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 6
RACE Category: 6 hours Medical


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Tuition: Member $138 ($124 early bird special if enrolled by February 12, 2025)
Non-Member $231 ($208 early bird special if enrolled by February 12, 2025)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


Course Information:
This course is intended to give a broad overview of the concepts related to canine and feline vaccination. Topics will include the history and mechanism of vaccination, an overview of conditions we vaccinate against, the most up to date recommendations on vaccine scheduling, and a discussion of possible adverse events. This course is primarily directed towards newer graduates and those new to the canine/feline field, but it would also serve as a good refresher for seasoned companion animal practitioners.


Learning Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to
  • discuss the history of vaccination.
  • understand the mechanics of vaccination.
  • discuss core versus non-core decision making.
  • understand the application and potential pitfalls of titers.


Level and Prerequisites: This basic VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians interested in expanding their understanding of canine and feline vaccinations.
Credit Approval: This course is approved for 6 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 20-1239912)


Course Agenda:

Week 1 (Real Time Session March 5, 2025): Vaccinology
During this session you will more about the history of vaccination, understand it’s mechanics and the application and potential pitfalls of titres.

Week 2 (Real Time Session March 12, 2025): Feline Vaccination
This session will be an overview of conditions we vaccinate against in the feline patient (etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and management) as well as discuss the feline vaccination schedule.

Week 3 (Real Time Session March 19, 2025): Canine Vaccination
This session will be an overview of conditions we vaccinate against in the canine patient (etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management).as well as discuss the canine vaccination schedule.

Week 4 (Real Time Session March 26, 2025): Adverse Events Associated with Vaccination
During this session we will discuss common and uncommon responses to vaccination and their management.


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 $138 ($124 early bird special if enrolled by February 12, 2025)
Non-Member $231 ($208 early bird special if enrolled by February 12, 2025)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on March 5, 2025, 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.

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