Learn, Grow, Thrive.

Our Purpose

We believe in the power of the explosion that occurs when inspired learners, engaged educators and meaningful experiences collide.

Vision

To improve the human and animal world by inspiring and equipping others to do the same.

Dedicated to your success

The staff at CSU VetCE is the engine that makes everything go. From personalized guidance and recommendations to on- and off-campus support, we are here to ensure that your continuing veterinary education experience exceeds even your highest expectations. Complementing our world-class educational facilities, our team’s friendly support creates the ultimate high tech/high touch learning experience.

Over the past four years, CSU VetCE has grown from just three employees offering a handful of post-graduate courses to 13 full-time staff members, making it the largest university-based veterinary continuing education program in the world.
The CSU Employee Appreciation Board recently received nominations celebrating the exceptional work of CSU Veterinary Continuing Education.

The CSU VetCE Staff

The CSU VetCE Staff

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INSTRUCTORS

Seasoned, experienced, accessible

With decades upon decades of veterinary teaching experience, our instructors are knowledgeable, collaborative and committed to furthering your career. They are field leaders dedicated not only to delivering improved patient outcomes but weaving that commitment into their instruction.

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THE TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE INSTITUTE

A modern veterinary research and continuing education facility unlike any other

Sprawling over 130,000 square feet, the Translational Medicine Institute at Colorado State University presents the veterinary community with an elite experience. From state-of-the-art lab spaces to the picturesque setting in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, continuing veterinary education at TMI is rich and immersive.

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CSU VetCE Laboratory Space
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Lecture and education space

Featuring a 150-seat tiered auditorium, a 50-seat tiered classroom and a 40-seat virtual reality-ready immersive classroom, there are few veterinary education spaces like those offered at TMI. A 350-seat event hall, multiple conference rooms, and fully-outfitted catering and restaurant facilities, the campus is also fully suited for corporate events, retreats and seminars.

Laboratory space

A 3,750 square-foot teaching laboratory includes 12 teaching stations, each equipped with two 4K monitors and complete endoscopic towers. Complementing the teaching lab is a 4,500 square-foot large animal teaching laboratory, private locker rooms and adjacent laboratory animal facility and cadaveric capabilities.

Surgical Suites

TMI features two Arthrex integrated endoscopic surgical suites and two Karl Storz OR1 integrated endoscopy surgical suites. Each includes fully equipped central supply and private observation rooms.

Imaging Capabilities

A 6,000 square-foot imaging center includes radiology and CT capabilities with C-arm fluoroscopy and 3-Tesla MRI machines.

COURSE CATALOG

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Advanced Cardiology Review Course

March 31 - April 3, 2025

Advanced Cardiology Review Course

March 31 - April 3, 2025

The review will include expert speakers focusing on cardiovascular physiology, pathology, hemodynamics and cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology and ECG interpretation, cardiac pacing, morphology and much more!

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Advanced Cardiology Review Course
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Next Level Soft Tissue Surgery: Head & Neck

April 3 - 4, 2025

Next Level Soft Tissue Surgery: Head & Neck

April 3 - 4, 2025

This special 2-day, hands-on course, taught by experienced faculty who have all been there themselves, will help you refine your skills and expand your techniques in small animal surgery.

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Small Animal

Next Level Soft Tissue Surgery: Head & Neck
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TPLO 201: Level Up! (Veterinarians)

April 16 - 17, 2025

TPLO 201: Level Up! (Veterinarians)

April 16 - 17, 2025

We’ve designed the TPLO 201 course so that you can take the next step in your TPLO training and, perhaps, expand your patient spectrum. You’ll enjoy 3+ hours of online learning at your own pace as you prepare for your the in-person/hands-on training.

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Orthopedics

TPLO 201: Level Up! (Veterinarians)
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TPLO 201 - Level Up! (Technicians)

April 16 - 17, 2025

TPLO 201 - Level Up! (Technicians)

April 16 - 17, 2025

We’ve designed the TPLO 201 course so that you can take the next step in your TPLO training and, perhaps, expand your patient spectrum. You’ll enjoy 3+ hours of online learning at your own pace as you prepare for your the in-person/hands-on training.

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Orthopedics

TPLO 201 - Level Up! (Technicians)
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Canine Sports Medicine: Level Up! (Veterinarians)

April 18 - 19, 2025

Canine Sports Medicine: Level Up! (Veterinarians)

April 18 - 19, 2025

You’ve experienced the thrill of restoring mobility, lifestyle, and comfort to your patients, but you’ve also tasted the bitterness of defeat. After this course you’ll be better equipped to diagnose and treat those challenging lameness cases.

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Orthopedics

Canine Sports Medicine: Level Up! (Veterinarians)
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Canine Sports Medicine: Level Up! (Technicians)

April 18 - 19, 2025

Canine Sports Medicine: Level Up! (Technicians)

April 18 - 19, 2025

Optimal evaluation and treatment of lameness is a team sport, and your support on these challenging cases is essential to your patients. In this course, you’ll become familiar with the techniques to make you a valuable member of your team!

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Orthopedics

Canine Sports Medicine: Level Up! (Technicians)
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Small Animal Dentistry (Veterinarians)

April 24 - 25, 2025

Small Animal Dentistry (Veterinarians)

April 24 - 25, 2025

Life is too short and dental disease is too prevalent not to enjoy small animal dentistry. If you’re looking to develop comfort, efficiency and skills in performing common dental procedures, this is the course for you! 

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Dentistry

Small Animal Dentistry (Veterinarians)
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Small Animal Dentistry (Technicians)

April 24 - 25, 2025

Small Animal Dentistry (Technicians)

April 24 - 25, 2025

Life is too short and dental disease is too prevalent not to enjoy small animal dentistry. If you’re looking to develop comfort, efficiency and skills in performing common dental procedures, this is the course for you! 

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Dentistry

Small Animal Dentistry (Technicians)
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Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy & Gastropexy

April 26 - 27, 2025

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy & Gastropexy

April 26 - 27, 2025

As a specialist surgeon or surgeon in training, this minimally invasive surgery (MIS) course is designed for you! MIS is the wave of the future for veterinary specialty surgeons, especially for these cholecystectomy and gastropexy procedures.

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Endoscopy

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy & Gastropexy
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Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery for the Small Animal Surgeon

May 19 - 20, 2025

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery for the Small Animal Surgeon

May 19 - 20, 2025

This 2-day course will focus on both simple and complex techniques for wound reconstruction. The lectures and hands-on training in our lab will give you the skills to perform these procedures and improve the lives of your patients!

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Small Animal

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery for the Small Animal Surgeon