Distance Education

Premium, intensive online veterinary CE  
 

TimeOnline

Flexible & accessible online CE with peer-to-peer learning
 

TimeOnline OnDemand

Self-paced learning gives YOU control | Flexibility to learn and develop your skills where and when suits you best

 

WebinarPLUS

Webinar series FREE to CVE Members
 

WebinarLIVE!

Short, Sharp & Sweet CE for the busy practitioner - 1 Hour, World Experts & FREE!  

EmergencyLIVE!

Unlock Your Emergency Care Potential: Join Our New EmergencyLive! Webinar Series. Free to CVE Members.

Conferences

Concentrated & Intensive CE 
 

Workshops & Conferences

Immersive, interactive & practical
 

 Distance Education is our most in-depth and comprehensive course type. These evidence-based programs combine expert teaching, detailed written resources, interactive online forums, and feedback on assessments. Many also include face-to-face workshops for hands-on experience with world-class educators.

DE connects you with specialists and colleagues around the globe, creating a rich, supportive learning community. Whether you’re refreshing your knowledge, building new expertise, or preparing for Membership exams, DE provides the structure and depth needed to achieve real mastery.

DE is a transformative pathway that builds confidence, sharpens clinical reasoning, and elevates the care you deliver every day — all with the flexibility busy veterinary professionals need.

 
Quality online continuing education delivered by veterinary experts in short, manageable timeframes incorporating informal, social and collaborative learning with your peers

Build in-demand skills in key clinical areas. Engage with your tutor/s and other participants through an active discussion forum. The programs are further enhanced by concise core notes, video presentations, case studies, images, useful links and interactive quizzes to test your knowledge and round out the program. Earn 10+ CPD points with completion of each TimeOnline course.

 
TimeOnline OnDemand are short online continuing education programs that allow you to learn in your own time. Control your own learning, moving quickly through topics you may find easier and spending more time and effort on the challenging ones. OnDemand learning is a stress-free and enjoyable learning process.

 

Delivered by content matter experts, each OnDemand course gives you access to videos, presentations, notes, supplementary readings and an opportunity to test your knowledge. Succinct and engaging, these courses are designed to fit around your busy life and within your areas of interest.

Webinars are an ideal way to brush up on your skills when you are time poor, restricted by location or just prefer bite size CE.

WebinarPLUS are pre-recorded webinars presented by veterinary experts selected by CVE. Being pre-recorded, you can watch each presentation in your own time and participate in the discussion forum, moderated by your presenter for up to one week after the WebinarPLUS release. You will receive 1 CPD point for each CVE WebinarPLUS completed.

Webinars are an ideal way to brush up on your skills when you are time poor, restricted by location or just prefer bite size CE.

WebinarLIVE! presentations are led by veterinary experts, watched in real time and are followed by an interactive Q&A. It’s your chance to interact with experts, ask your burning questions and get real-time answers. You will receive 1 CPD point for each CVEWebinarLIVE! completed.

New EmergencyLive! Webinar Series - Free to CVE Members.

Whether you’re ECC-curious or find the thought of an emergency overwhelming, this brand-new EmergencyLive! webinar series is designed to help general practitioners build confidence and sharpen their skills in managing small animal emergencies.

Led by experienced Emergency and Critical Care veterinarians, each webinar focuses on practical, life-saving techniques—from patient triage and early case management to staying current with gold standard protocols, including the RECOVER resuscitation guidelines. With short, focused sessions and plenty of time for Q&A, you’ll walk away with tools you can apply in practice the very next day.

Practical workshops are an ideal way to build confidence and competence in your skills.

With the ideally balanced combination of theoretical and hands-on education, our workshops allow participants to obtain the most benefit possible through the practical application of the skills being taught. Small group teaching with a high tutor to participant ratio will ensure that you benefit from individual attention from the highly regarded and experienced tutor/s. Nothing beats on-the-spot feedback as you learn a new procedure.

Invest in 1-5 days of distraction-free, focused and practical learning.

Immerse yourself in a specific area or discipline for one or more days, making the most of time to engage with keynote speakers and maximise the educational opportunity. Network with peers sharing similar interests; build the relationships to support you in practice.

Centre for Veterinary Education conferences are a fantastic way to invest in a few days of distraction-free, focused learning.

Immerse yourself in a specific area or discipline and make the most of this time to engage with keynote speakers and colleagues from across the globe.

Our practical workshops are an ideal way to build confidence and competence in your skills with the balance of both theory and hands-on education.

You’ll be able to obtain the highest benefit possible through the skills being taught with small groups and a high tutor to participant ratio ensures you will benefit from individual attention and on-the-spot feedback.

 
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TimeOnline CE Bundle

Monday, 23 February 2026

Speaker/s: Various

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Registrations still open

TimeOnline

Description

Bundle 3 TimeOnline courses and receive 25% off Explore TimeOnline (TOL) courses open for registration, covering a wide range of topics. Each course is led by enthusiastic, dedicated experts and is designed to be flexible, accessible, and highly practical. You'll be able to immediately apply your newfound knowledge and expertise in your practice. The comprehensive online content is enhanced by interactive components where you learn not only from your tutor but also from fellow participants through case sharing and feedback. Focus on a specific discipline or species with our TOL program. Become a CVE Member and take advantage of further savings with member rates.

Hyperadrenocorticism in Dogs & Cats TimeOnline

Monday, 18 May 2026

Speaker/s: Luke Johnston

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Registrations still open

TimeOnline

Description

Although Cushing’s disease is well known, new insights into its presentation, diagnosis, and treatment continue to reshape how veterinarians manage this condition. Led by Dr Luke Johnston, a recognised authority in endocrine disorders, this course covers the latest evidence-based strategies for diagnosing and treating hyperadrenocorticism in dogs and cats. You’ll learn to recognise key clinical presentations, distinguish Cushing’s disease from similar conditions, and confidently navigate modern diagnostic tools and therapeutic options. The course also explores adrenal pathology and offers practical guidance on adrenal ultrasound to strengthen your diagnostic accuracy. By the end of the course, you’ll feel more confident managing canine and feline Cushing’s cases.

Principles of Veterinary Dentistry: Theory & Techniques TimeOnline

Monday, 25 May 2026

Speaker/s: Kayoko Kuroda, Suruchi Perera

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Registrations still open

TimeOnline

Description

Take your dentistry to a more advanced level and improve the health and welfare of your patients. Dive into the wonderful world of dentistry to improve the quality of health and welfare in your patients! Veterinary dentistry is a broad, constantly expanding and highly progressive discipline in veterinary medicine which has seen many changes in the last 20 years. Likewise, client expectations regarding their pets’ oral health and treatment have also changed, with more and more clients being actively engaged, and wanting to ensure that they are making the best decisions for their pets’ health long term. This course is created for passionate veterinarians who have a sound fundamental knowledge base and some practical experience in dentistry and who want to further advance their skill set to ensure they are staying current and providing the best possible care for their patients.

Ophthalmic Surgery TimeOnline

Monday, 01 June 2026

Speaker/s: Robin Stanley & Jane Whitley

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Registrations still open

TimeOnline

Description

Ophthalmic surgery is often put in the too hard basket and referred on to specialists. This course is designed to give you a better understanding of the principles and practicalities of performing eye surgery with the aim of expanding the range of procedures you can confidently offer your clients. The course will feature a number of video procedures to help guide your learning. Veterinary nurses with a special interest in the topic are welcome to enrol in this course. Please be aware that the course is designed for qualified veterinarians and you should consider this in light of your knowledge and experience before you register.

Small Animal Nutrition TimeOnline

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

Speaker/s: David Fraser

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Course starts in 4 day/s

TimeOnline

Description

Confident you have a sound understanding of the differences between dogs and cats in their nutritional requirements? There is diminished awareness in the veterinary profession of the special nutritional characteristics of dogs and cats due to the widespread feeding of commercial foods to dogs and cats over the last four decades. Despite commercial foods having been formulated to meet the known nutrient requirements of dogs and cats which has ensured good nutritional health, there are still circumstances where malnutrition of these species can occur.

Guinea Pig Medicine & Surgery TimeOnline

Monday, 06 July 2026

Speaker/s: Bob Doneley

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TimeOnline

Description

Guinea pigs are a common and much-loved pet around the world. Although much of the earlier veterinary focus on guinea pigs was as a laboratory animal, their popularity as pets has seen this focus shift towards the provision of veterinary care for a companion pet. Led by the esteemed Dr. Bob Doneley this online course addresses the educational gap, offering veterinary professionals’ comprehensive knowledge in guinea pig medicine and surgical practices.

Kidney Disease in Dogs & Cats TimeOnline

Monday, 20 July 2026

Speaker/s: Lucy Kopecny

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TimeOnline

Description

Detecting signs of kidney disease in dogs and cats, such as increased thirst, increased urination, decreased appetite and vomiting, is crucial for early intervention. This course aims to help you understand the pivotal factors influencing kidney health and provide essential insights on diagnosing and managing both acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease, alongside urinary tract infections in feline and canine patients.

Avian Medicine TimeOnline

Monday, 03 August 2026

Speaker/s: Alex Rosenwax

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TimeOnline

Description

Are you looking to elevate your confidence and skills in avian veterinary care? Avian consultations can present unique challenges, often arriving as emergencies due to a lack of owner awareness about normal bird behavior and symptom recognition. Under the expert guidance of Alex Rosenwax, this course demystifies avian care, offering deep insights into bird husbandry, common illnesses, diagnostic techniques, and effective treatment options. Through Alex's expertise, you'll learn to approach avian cases with newfound confidence, significantly improving patient outcomes.

Reptile Medicine TimeOnline

Monday, 17 August 2026

Speaker/s: Robert Johnson

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TimeOnline

Description

Gain a better understanding of reptile husbandry, medicine and surgery, to provide veterinary care with competence and confidence. Many reptile disorders are related to suboptimal husbandry; hence, it is critical to understand reptilian biology and captive management to diagnose and treat reptilian disorders.

Avian Surgery TimeOnline

Monday, 14 September 2026

Speaker/s: Bob Doneley

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TimeOnline

Description

Surgical intervention is frequently required for avian patients but is something that many veterinarians shy away from, citing the small size of the patient and probability of a poor outcome as their reason for not offering this service to their clients. Surgery in birds is not simple, the outcome can be less than desired, but it can be done, and it can be done well! This course aims to teach practitioners the indications for surgery and give them the information needed to better prepare for, plan and perform a surgical procedure. Common approaches and techniques for both soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures are described. Post-operative care is discussed to ensure that the best possible outcomes are achieved.

Trauma Patient Management TimeOnline

Monday, 21 September 2026

Speaker/s: Lynda Rutherford, Lisa Smart

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TimeOnline

Description

Have you ever had a trauma patient arrive, and all you can think of is ‘where do I start?’  This course is designed for emergency veterinarians as well as general practitioners around how to deal with traumatic emergencies.  There are many layers of managing trauma patients, from the initial triage and stabilisation through to advanced surgery; monitoring critical patients; and dealing with associated complications. This will be an intensive course where you will develop a broad range of skills and knowledge that you can also apply to many of your other patients as well. We promise it will be challenging but rewarding!

Exotics Emergency - The Basics TimeOnline

Tuesday, 06 October 2026

Speaker/s: Izidora Sladakovic

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TimeOnline

Description

Exotics emergencies require special skills and knowledge. Whether you’re working in an emergency clinic or general practice, this course will develop the skills and confidence you need to deal with these often-challenging presentations. The aim of this course is to outline fundamental skills and understandings with which every clinician treating exotics should be familiar, with a focus on species commonly and legally kept in Australia including birds, small mammals and reptiles. The course will cover triage and basic supportive care as well as the hospitalisation needs of exotic patients. You couldn’t be in better hands as Izidora’s bio testifies.  As well as being a phenomenal educator, she has the singular distinction of being the only registered specialist in zoological medicine in both Australia and USA.

Mastering Dental Radiology: The Pathway to X-cellence TimeOnline

Monday, 12 October 2026

Speaker/s: Kayoko Kuroda, Suruchi Perera

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TimeOnline

Description

Dental radiography is, without question, one of the most important diagnostic tools that is utilised when treating dental and oromaxillofacial conditions. Every case should have a thorough clinical examination and radiographic assessment to formulate targeted and appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans. If you have ever felt “I am not good at taking dental X-rays” or “I don’t know what I am looking at” when you are performing dental radiographs, then this course if for you. This course, led by Dr Kayoko Kuroda, BVSc, MANZCVS, is designed for veterinarians and nurses/ technicians to gain confidence in performing and interpreting small animal dental radiology. The course materials will cover the principles of dental radiography, including dental radiograph equipment, dental radiograph positioning techniques, and an interactive discussion about diagnostic dental radiographs and interpretation for common and uncommon dental pathology.

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