Friday, 01 May 2026 Speaker/s: Ralf Mueller, Sonya Bettenay, Stefan Hobi & Callum Bennie Online Hurry! Limited Places Remaining Distance Education Description Develop a logical, problem-based approach to infectious skin cases. Skin problems are among the most common reason for presentation in everyday practice. The CVE’s Dermatology Distance Education Program consists of three courses, Pruritic Disease, Infectious Disease and Advanced Dermatology. The emphasis of the program is on deepening your personal logical approach to case management. The courses review the latest information available on a wide range of conditions and presents the latest evidence-based treatment options available. Ultimately, having more confidence in your abilities to manage skin patients will lead to netter outcomes and higher personal satisfaction. The Infectious Skin Diseases course has a broad content list, ranging from bacterial infections and mycoses to ectoparasites not typically associated with pruritus (such as demodicosis). It also covers all aspects of otitis externa and media including pathophysiology, diagnostics, medical management and surgical interventions. Professor Mueller is regarded as one of the world’s leaders in both demodicosis and otitis and leads this course. If you are only interested in completing part of the program, both the Pruritic and Infectious Disease courses include an introductory module that covers the general approach to a dermatology patient. It also features practical work with microscopy and skin biopsy sampling conducted on-line and the key steps in the approach to nodules. If you are interested in the Advanced course please note that the infectious and pruritic courses are pre-requisites for enrollment. |
Friday, 01 May 2026 Speaker/s: Soren Boysen & Serge Chalhoub Online Distance Education Description Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) helps us make better clinical decisions, faster. In human patients, diagnostic confidence increases in 89.2 % when general practitioners add bedside POCUS to patient evaluation! By asking clinically relevant, often binary yes/no response questions, veterinary POCUS (VPOCUS) can be rapidly and efficiently learned and applied by anyone in any setting. Expertly delivered by Dr. Serge Chalhoub, an internist, and Dr. Soren Boysen, a criticalist, blends diverse professional insights with a shared, engaging sense of humor. This course is designed to familiarise participants with the essential criteria for conducting a Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) examination. It provides a comprehensive overview of key protocols for abdominal, pleural, lung, vascular, and cardiac imaging. More specifically, it succinctly covers over 30 clinically-driven questions in these areas, demonstrating how each can be effectively addressed in 5 minutes or less, without compromising patient safety. This unique offering is a blend of expertise, practicality, and accessibility. |
Monday, 01 June 2026 Speaker/s: Xander Huizing Online Distance Education Description Beyond broken bones - Increase your diagnostic accuracy and confidence. This comprehensive course will take your understanding of musculoskeletal imaging and pathology to a new level. Learn to refine the quality of your digital images and enhance your interpretation of radiographs of the appendicular and axial skeleton and joints. |
Tuesday, 01 September 2026 Speaker/s: Ralf Mueller, Sonya Bettenay, Stefan Hobi & Callum Bennie Online Distance Education Description Develop a logical approach to disease investigation and management of a range of complex dermatological cases, particularly immune-mediated and systemic diseases Skin problems are among the most common reason for presentation in everyday practice. The CVE’s Dermatology Distance Education Program consists of three courses, Pruritic Disease, Infectious Disease and Advanced Dermatology. The emphasis of the program is on deepening your personal logical approach to case management. The courses review the latest information available on a wide range of conditions and presents the latest evidence-based treatment options available. Ultimately, having more confidence in your abilities to manage skin patients will lead to netter outcomes and higher personal satisfaction. The ‘Advanced Dermatology’ course covers diseases which may at times be more difficult to recognise and for which there is often a lack of practical information in textbooks and readily available literature. The diseases covered are not as common as allergies and infections but can be more life-threatening and often require uncommon treatments. The diseases include immune-mediated skin disease, scaling diseases, non-inflammatory alopecia and cutaneous signs of systemic disease. If you are only interested in completing part of the program, both the Pruritic and Infectious Disease courses include an introductory module that covers the general approach to a dermatology patient. It also features practical work with microscopy and skin biopsy sampling conducted on-line and the key steps in the approach to nodules. If you are interested in the Advanced course please note that the infectious and pruritic courses are pre-requisites for enrollment. |
Tuesday, 01 September 2026 Speaker/s: Zoe Lenard, Candice Baker Online Distance Education Description Improve your diagnostic skills and avoid common mistakes in thoracic diagnosis. Thoracic radiography is one of the most useful clinical tests undertaken in clinical practice and yet one of the most frequently cited areas of confusion. This course aims to increase your ability to take optimal thoracic radiographs and to interpret them confidently. The modules focus on radiographic interpretation, with incorporation of complementary imaging modalities, particularly CT and sonography, to assist in explanations of the radiographic pathological patterns present. |
Tuesday, 06 October 2026 Speaker/s: Eduardo Uquillas & Christina Dart Online Distance Education Description Enhance your veterinary anesthesia expertise with our specialized course focusing on less commonly treated species, including rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, birds, and reptiles. This program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and effectively administer anesthesia to these unique animals, facilitating handling as well as diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Participants will apply their fundamental knowledge and skills in anaesthesia to devise anaesthetic protocols by taking into consideration the risks associated with anaesthesia, the unique anatomy and physiology and responses to anaesthesia , and to be able to respond to common peri-anaesthetic complications. This is the final course in our Aneasthesia and Analgesia program and takes a deep dive into the special considerations needed when confronted with rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, birds and reptiles. The Fundamentals course aims to develop and update your understanding of the principles underpinning anaesthetic care. The program then looks to expand your understanding of and ability to deal with the complications associated with compromised patients. |
Monday, 01 February 2027 Speaker/s: Eduardo Uquillas & Christina Dart Online Early Bird Rates Expire: 30/06/2026 Distance Education Description Are you committed to ensuring the highest standards of safety and care in veterinary anaesthesia? Our comprehensive course is designed to enhance your understanding of and confidence with all four phases of anaesthesia: pre-induction, induction, maintenance, and recovery. This course provides participants with an opportunity for refining their knowledge in anaesthesia relevant pharmacology, physiology and pathophysiology. Throughout the course the theory will be put into action using practice cases to help your challenge your understanding in a low risk environment. Ultimately, the course aims to help you advance your understanding of patient monitoring, managing complications, and ultimately, to enable you to enhance the quality and safety of anaesthesia. This course is the first in our Aneasthesia and Analgesia program and aims to develop or update your understanding of the fundamentals underpinning anaesthetic care. The program then looks to expand your understanding of and ability to deal with the complications associated with compromised patients. Finally, the program takes a deep dive into the special considerations |
Monday, 01 February 2027 Speaker/s: Paul Cusack Online Early Bird Rates Expire: 30/06/2026 Distance Education Description Value-add to your services by using evidence-based approaches to cattle medicine and production problems that increase your client’s bottom line. |
Monday, 01 February 2027 Speaker/s: Kersti Seksel, Jacqui Ley, Isabelle Resch, Sally Nixon, Barbara Lindsay Online Early Bird Rates Expire: 30/06/2026 Distance Education Description Behaviour problem or problem behaviour? Learn to differentiate between the two and maximise treatment success. Improve your ability to help your clients better understand their pets’ behaviour and learn how to best manage anxiety, aggression and other common behavioural problems. Discover the latest updates in behavioural pharmacology – the when, why, how and which of psychotropic medications. As well as monthly webinars and an active forum, one of the key components of the course is the 3-day workshop. The workshop brings in real clients and patients to help you develop your confidence and ability run your own behavioural consults as well as discuss the latest approaches to the different cases that will be presented. A knowledge of behaviour is integral in maximising patient welfare. A positive experience in your practice for both patient and client will enhance satisfaction for pet, vet and the owner! |
Monday, 01 February 2027 Speaker/s: Niek Beijerink & Mariko Yata Online Early Bird Rates Expire: 30/06/2026 Distance Education Description Elevate your small animal cardiorespiratory care with our newly revised course! Designed for veterinarians seeking advanced diagnostic mastery, this program offers a hands-on echocardiology workshop alongside comprehensive notes and real-world case study analyses. You’ll develop a clear, logical framework for assessing challenging cardiorespiratory cases in dogs and cats, deepening your expertise in radiography, electrocardiography, and echocardiography. By integrating recent advances in cardiorespiratory medicine with practical, problem-solving approaches, you’ll boost diagnostic accuracy, streamline case management, and enhance the value of the service you provide to your clients. Enroll now to transform your clinical practice and achieve superior patient outcomes! |
Monday, 01 February 2027 Speaker/s: Laurent Garosi & Simon Platt Online Early Bird Rates Expire: 30/06/2026 Distance Education Description Are you confident in your clinical decision making when a neurological case presents? Do you know what to look for when considering referral? Complete this course to boost your confidence in managing those challenging neurological cases that are often passed on to specialists. Neurological cases can be intimidating and are frequently referred to specialists. This course aims to clarify the process of localisation and build your confidence in handling these complex cases. Starting with the fundamentals of clinical neurology and an introduction to neuroanatomical localisation, the course is designed to help you develop a logical, stepwise approach to neurological presentations. Each module addresses a major clinical presentation such as seizures, paralysis, and head tilt, covering everything from the responsible anatomy and neurological examination to differential diagnoses, workup, and management, incorporating video footage where relevant. Your learning will be enriched with videos, photos, and diagrams, complemented by expert feedback as you hone your skills in diagnosing and managing common brain, spinal, and neuromuscular disorders, and learn practical tips for application in general practice. |
Monday, 01 February 2027 Speaker/s: Sandra Forsyth & Karen Jackson Online Early Bird Rates Expire: 30/06/2026 Distance Education Description Make the most of in-house clinical pathology and achieve accurate, rapid diagnoses. Do you want to maximise the benefits of your bench-top analyser and in-house pathology? Achieve rapid, cost-effective diagnoses with increased confidence? Ensure that your bench-top analyser is providing accurate information? This course will expand and refine your diagnostic skills across a range of modalities including biochemistry, haematology, acid-base balance, urinalysis, endocrinology, blood smear evaluation, urine sediment evaluation and cytology. You will be guided through a range of practical techniques that will grow your confidence and ensure you are getting the best out of your in-house machines, as well as from external pathology services. |
Monday, 01 February 2027 Speaker/s: Ralf Mueller, Sonya Bettenay, Stefan Hobi & Callum Bennie Online Early Bird Rates Expire: 30/06/2026 Distance Education Description Develop a logical, problem-based approach to the investigation of pruritic skin cases. The Pruritic Skin Disease DE course will cover the various common causes of pruritus: including insect hypersensitivities, atopic and contact dermatitis as well as food allergies, Malassezia dermatitis and pruritic parasitic skin diseases. The pathophysiology of pruritus, including neurogenic and psychogenic pruritus will be reviewed with an emphasis on current and upcoming treatment modalities. |
Monday, 01 February 2027 Speaker/s: Yenny Indrawirawan, Sophia Morse Online Early Bird Rates Expire: 30/06/2026 Distance Education Description Emergencies are one of the scariest experiences for veterinarians. The aim of this course is to help you develop your capacity to treat small animal emergency and critical care cases confidently and maximise your patient outcomes. This course aims to develop your practical skills and techniques for the treatment and monitoring of critically ill animals. Triage, fluid therapy, analgesia, acute abdomen, respiratory distress and multisystem trauma are all covered with an emphasis on case-based problem solving. Up to date theoretical information is put into practice in a 3 day workshop incorporating both POCUS training and a cadaver-based workshop making this an essential course for veterinarians in all small animal practice situations. |
Monday, 01 February 2027 Speaker/s: Rachel Korman, Katherine Briscoe..... Online Early Bird Rates Expire: 30/06/2026 Distance Education Description Elevate your feline care expertise with our Feline Medicine Distance Education course—designed specifically for busy small animal practitioners. Managing unwell cats requires precise, thoughtful, and targeted care, and this course equips you with the practical skills and insights you need to achieve optimal outcomes. Tutored by a panel of leading specialists from Australia, the UK, Europe and the US the course is designed to give you individual feedback as you progress. Each module aims to enhance your clinical approach to feline care, offering essential insights and practical tips from our expert tutors. You will benefit from a supportive learning environment that includes regular webinars, personalised feedback, and an active online forum. Engage with a passionate community with over 150 participants from across the world actively participating in the course each year. Whether you are studying for ANCVS membership or just want to transform your clinical approach to feline care—Join us today and ensure that every unwell cat receives the precise, targeted treatment they deserve. Our partnerships with the iCatCare Veterinary Society (iCatCare) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) facilitate a broad-reaching educational experience across the UK, Europe, the US, and Canada, with equal membership rates for CVE and partner members. |
Monday, 01 February 2027 Speaker/s: Jill Maddison, Sue Bennett & Susan Carr Online Early Bird Rates Expire: 30/06/2026 Distance Education Description Enhance your problem-solving abilities with a course designed to develop a rational, pathophysiologically-based approach to the diagnosis and management of internal medicine cases. Led by the esteemed Jill Maddison and Sue Bennett, and recently joined by Susan Carr, this modular course begins as clinical work does: focusing on the presenting problem. It advances to a pathophysiologically-based approach to diagnosing and managing internal medicine cases. The course encourages you to reflect and critically evaluate your case workup procedures, thereby improving your clinical effectiveness and outcomes. |
Monday, 01 February 2027 Speaker/s: Darren Merrett, Jen Brown, Steve Holloway Online Early Bird Rates Expire: 30/06/2026 Distance Education Description Three enthusiastic and knowledgeable tutors will guide you through each module designed to enhance your confidence in diagnosing and treating small animal patients. Utilising a system-oriented approach, this updated course aims to help you develop a structured method applicable to any internal medicine issue. This framework serves as a powerful tool to assist in rapidly and reliably reaching a diagnosis and developing a treatment protocol, ultimately improving patient outcomes. If you are preparing to sit for the small animal medicine membership examinations of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS), this course will provide a solid foundation and framework for your studies. |
Monday, 01 February 2027 Speaker/s: Katrina Cheng Online Early Bird Rates Expire: 30/06/2026 Distance Education Description Unlike heart disease, chronic renal insufficiency and arthritis, cancer is potentially curable. Advances in chemotherapy and other treatment options have increased the options for palliative care, so that animals can have a prolonged life rather than a prolonged death. This course provides an overview of cancer biology, common chemotherapeutics, other therapies including surgery and radiation, paraneoplastic syndromes, lymphoma, sarcomas, round cell tumours and the complete approach to the cancer patient. Develop the skills to obtain a tissue diagnosis without compromising the patient, tailor treatment plans for patients with co-morbidities and curate comprehensive palliative care protocols where the emphasis is on quality of life. Know that you are offering your patients – and their people – the most contemporary options and maximising the patient’s welfare. |
Monday, 01 February 2027 Speaker/s: Chris Tan, Wendy Archipow, Julia Sumner, James Crowley Online Early Bird Rates Expire: 30/06/2026 Distance Education Description Provide better outcomes for all your surgical patients and boost your confidence to approach more complex surgeries. This course aims to present an overview of surgery and assist you to improve your approach to diagnosis and management of surgical diseases. The modules will cover key principles, practical applications and procedures. Each module will be supplemented with a tutorial to give you immediate feedback as well as the opportunity to discuss key concepts and approaches with your tutor. |
Monday, 01 February 2027 Speaker/s: Robin Stanley & Matthew Sanders Online Early Bird Rates Expire: 30/06/2026 Distance Education Description Develop your ability and confidence to investigate, diagnose and manage your ocular cases, every single time and know when you should be recommending referral. Learn the fundamentals of a thorough ocular exam from the front to the back of the eye. Case-based learning will increase your confidence in handling ophthalmology in general, equine, or small animal practice. |
Monday, 01 March 2027 Speaker/s: Belinda Hopper Online Early Bird Rates Expire: 30/06/2026 Distance Education Description Improve your diagnostic skills and avoid common mistakes in thoracic diagnosis. Thoracic radiography, despite being a cornerstone in clinical veterinary diagnostics, often presents significant challenges and common pitfalls. This course is tailored to enhance your skills in producing and interpreting optimal thoracic radiographs. You'll delve into detailed radiographic interpretation, supported by the integration of complementary imaging techniques such as CT and sonography. These modalities play a critical role in clarifying radiographic findings and elucidating pathological patterns. |