*All VSPN CE courses are submitted for approval by AAVSB for RACE credits; in addition, if a course is geared toward practice management we also submit it to VHMA for approval for CVPM requirements.
RACE approvals can be seen at http://www.aavsb.org/RACE/RACEHome.aspx
VHMA information can be seen at http://www.vhma.org

For more information on any of the courses below, please click on the "Course Information Page" link.
Be sure to check out the "How to's of Online CE" and "Polices & Procedures" pages for more on how our online CE works.

VIN and VSPN CE Courses Currently In Session

July 24-October 10, 2008
STAF128-0708: CVPM Preparatory Review
Katherine Dobbs, RVT, CVPM
Real Time Sessions: Wednesdays, August 6, 13, 20, 27, September 3, 10, 24, and October 1 (no class September 17), 2008; 2:00pm-3:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $234 ($211 early bird special if registered before July 10, 2008).
*NOTE: Registration WILL CLOSE on Thursday, July 24, 2008 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
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July 31-September 6, 2008
TECH123-0708 Equine Essentials-Basic Horse Care
Debbie Hembroff, RVT, CVT; Chris Upchurch, AA, VA
Real Time Sessions: Wednesday evenings, August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2008; 9:00pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $117 ($105 early bird special if registered before July 17, 2008).
*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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August 6-September 12, 2008
STAF121-0808: Veterinary Medical Terminology
Barb Burri, MBA, CVT, LVT
Real Time Sessions: Tuesday evenings, August 12, 19, 26 and September 2; 9:30pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $78 ($70 early bird special if registered before July 23, 2008).
*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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August 26-October 3, 2008
TECH160-0808: Large Animal Parasitology
Shelley Shopsowitz-Durand, RVT, BA
Real Time Sessions: Tuesday evenings, September 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2008; 9:00pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $117 ($105 early bird special if registered before August 12, 2008).
*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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August 28-October 5, 2008
TECH161-0808: Radiology-A Clear Overview
Tara Wochesen, BS, RVT
Real Time Sessions: Thursday evenings, September 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2008; 8:00pm-9:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $117 ($105 early bird special if registered before August 14, 2008).
*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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September 9-October 9, 2008
TECH134-0908: Intermediate Dentistry for the Veterinary Technician Module 2
Steve Holmstrom, DVM, DAVDC, Lori Fuehrer, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia), and Sara Sharp, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings, September 15, 22, and 29; 9pm-11pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $117 ($105 early bird special if registered before August 26, 2008).
*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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September 11-October 4, 2008
TECH135-0908: Basic Avian Hematology
Instructor: Drew Bickford, AS, CVT
Real Time Sessions: Wednesday evenings, September 17 and 24; 7:30pm-9:00pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $59 ($53 early bird special if registered before August 28, 2008).
*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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September 29-November 5, 2008
TECH157-0908 Equine Diagnostic Imaging and Emergency Medicine
Cindy Ann Shower, DVM
Real Time Sessions: Sunday evenings, October 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2008; 9:00pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $117 ($105 early bird special if registered before September 15, 2008).
*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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September 29-November 3, 2008
TECH121-0908: Turning on the Lytes: Fluid Therapy and the Role of Electrolytes Module 1
Instructor: Lindan Spromberg, LVT, BS, VTS (ECC)
Real Time Sessions: Friday evenings; October 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2008; 9:00pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $117 ($105 early bird special if registered before September 15, 2008).
*Enroll in both the modules before October 3, 2008 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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October 2-November 8, 2008
STAF112-1008: Personnel Issues Facing Veterinary Practice Managers
Instructor: Heather Howell, LVT, MBA
Real Time Sessions: Wednesdays: October 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2008; 1:00pm-2:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $117 ($105 early bird special if registered before September 18, 2008).
*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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October 6-November 2, 2008
TECH136-1008: ECG-Electrocardiography-Basic Interpretation, Module 1
Dianne Hudson, RVT, VTS (anesthesia)
Real Time Sessions: Thursday evenings, October 9, 16, and 23, 2008; 9:00pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Registration: $88 ($79 early bird special if registered before September 22, 2008).
*Enroll in BOTH modules before October 9 and receive a 15% discount off the regular registration 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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October 7-November 13, 2008
STAF110-1008: Exceptional Client Skills for Front Desk Staff, Module 1
Phyllis Webster, AA, OM
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings, October 13, 20, and 27, and November 3, 2008; 10pm-11:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $117 ($105 early bird special if registered before September 23, 2008).
*Enroll in both the Exceptional and Challenges courses before October 13, 2008 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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Open for Enrollment / Upcoming Courses

October 7-November 13, 2008
STAF110-1008: Exceptional Client Skills for Front Desk Staff, Module 1
Phyllis Webster, AA, OM
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings, October 13, 20, and 27, and November 3, 2008; 10pm-11:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $117 ($105 early bird special if registered before September 23, 2008).
*Enroll in both the Exceptional and Challenges courses before October 13, 2008 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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October 7-October 21, 2008
EXOT302-1008: Practical Avian Medicine Module 1
Susan Orosz, Ph.D, DVM, Diplomate ABVP, Avian Practice and Diplomate, European College of Avian Medicine and Surgery
Scott Ford, DVM, Diplomate ABVP, Avian
Jeffrey R. Jenkins, BS, DVM, Diplomate ABVP, Certified in Avian Practice, Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital, San Diego.
Real Time Sessions: Tuesdays, October 7 and 14; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $78 ($70 early bird special if registered before September 23, 2008).
*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
Course open to veterinarians and VSPN members.
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October 21-November 11, 2008
TECH158-1008: Nutritional Support for the Canine and Feline Hospitalized Patient
Ann Wortinger, LVT, VTS (ECC)
Real Time Sessions: Saturday evenings, October 25 and November 1, 2008; 8:00pm-9:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $59 ($53 early bird special if registered before October 7, 2008).
*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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November 3-November 30, 2008
TECH137-1108: ECG-Electrocardiography-Basic Interpretation, Module 2
Dianne Hudson, RVT, VTS (anesthesia)
Real Time Sessions: Thursday evenings, November 6, 12, and 20, 2008; 9:00pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Registration: $88 ($79 early bird special if registered before October 20, 2008).
*Enroll in BOTH modules before October 9 and receive a 15% discount off the regular registration 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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November 4, 2008-January 21, 2009
TECH120-1108: Practical Review for Veterinary Technicians: VTNE Preparation Class
Nanette Walker Smith, M.Ed., RVT, CVT, LVT, Darci Palmer, RVT, VTS (Anes), Barb Burri, MBA, CVT, LVT
Real Time Sessions: Sunday evenings, November 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7, 14, January 4 and 11 (no class December 21 and 28); 8:00pm-9:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $175 ($88 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 registrations WILL CLOSE on Monday, November 3, 2007 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
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November 5-November 26, 2008
TECH163-1108: Controlling Controlled Drugs
Philip Seibert, CVT
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings, November 10 and 17, 2008; 9:30 - 10:30 pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $39 ($35 early bird special if registered by October 22, 2008).
*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 6-December 1, 2008
STAF129-1108: Effective Staff Meetings and Training
Heather Howell, LVT, MBA
Real Time Sessions: Wednesdays, November 12 & 19, 2008. 1:00pm-2:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $59 ($53 early bird special if registered before October 23, 2008).
*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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November 11-December 11, 2008
STAF111-1108: Challenges Facing the Receptionist/Front Office Staff Member, Module 2
Phyllis Webster, AA, OM
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings, November 17, and 24, and December 1, 2008; 10:00pm-11:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $88 ($79 early bird special if registered before October 28, 2008).
*Enroll in both the Exceptional and Challenges courses before October 13, 2008 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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November 12-November 26, 2008
MULT600-1108: Introduction to Canine Rehabilitation
Jacqueline Davidson, DVM, MS, DACVS, CCRP
Real Time Sessions: Wednesday evenings, November 12 and 19; 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $78 ($70 early bird special if registered before October 29, 2008).
4 CE hours
VIN CE Course
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November 12-December 19, 2008
TECH164-1108: Nutrition in Critical Care Patients
Tony Johnson, DVM, DAVECC & Daniel L. Chan, DVM, DACVECC, DACVN, FHEA, MRCVS
Real Time Sessions: Tuesdays, November 18, 25, and December 2 and 9, 2008; 11:00am-12:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $117 ($105 early bird special if registered before October 29, 2008).
*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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November 24-December 24, 2008
STAF118-1108: Advanced Front Desk Supervisor
Maryellen Ferring, BS, MS, CHA, CE
Real Time Sessions: Tuesday evenings, December 2, 9, 16; 9pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $88 ($79 early bird special if registered before November 10, 2008).
*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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December 2, 2008-January 2, 2009
STAF125-1208: Equine Medical Terminology
Kim Sykes, CVT
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings, December 8, 15, and 22, 2008; 10:30pm-11:30pm ET (USA) *one hour sessions.
Tuition: $59 ($53 early bird special if registered before November 18, 2008).
*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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December 29, 2008-February 5, 2009
TECH147-1208: Equine Surgical Assistance and Anesthesia Basics
Cheryl Marlowe, VA, PM
Real Time Sessions: Monday evenings, January 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2009; 9:00pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $TBD ($TBD early bird special if registered before December 15, 2008).
*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: coming soon!

January 5-February 9, 2009
TECH162-0109: Running on the Lytes: Fluid Administration and Calculation Module 2
Lindan Spromberg, LVT, BS, VTS (ECC)
Real Time Sessions: Friday evenings; January 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2008; 9:00pm-10:30pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $117 ($105 early bird special if registered before December 22, 2008).
*Enroll in both the modules before October 3, 2008 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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March 26-May 30, 2009
TECH65-0308: Canine and Feline Pharmacology
Lee Palmer, DVM, Darci Palmer, RVT, VTS (Anes)
Real Time Sessions: Wednesday evenings, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, and 20, 2009; 9:30pm-11:00pm ET (USA)
Tuition: $TBD ($TBD early bird special if registered before TBD).
*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

In the Works...

Ventilation in practice use
Exotics Emergencies
Avian Anesthesia
Advanced Hematology with Dr. Joyce Knoll and Cheryl Stockman, Tufts University
Front Desk Module 3: Emergency Clinic and Specialty Practice Reception