CE Elevated™
Welcome to the future of veterinary continuing education. CSU VetCE’s mission is to provide meaningful and elevated continuing education experiences to veterinarians and vet technicians. This passion has grown us into the top university-based CE program in the world.
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
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.
If you have an interest in surgery, or if you are doing surgery, and you have some basic knowledge of it, and you want to take the next step - I would definitely recommend it.
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.
COURSE CATALOG
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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.
Endoscopy
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!
Small Animal
Small Animal Abdominal Surgery
May 31 - June 1, 2025
Small Animal Abdominal Surgery
May 31 - June 1, 2025
This course will focus on basic abdominal surgical procedures performed in general practice. A strong emphasis will be placed on basic surgical principles related to gastrointestinal surgery and urinary surgery.
Small Animal
Small Animal Abdominal Surgery
June 5 - 6, 2025
Small Animal Abdominal Surgery
June 5 - 6, 2025
This course will focus on basic abdominal surgical procedures performed in general practice. A strong emphasis will be placed on basic surgical principles related to gastrointestinal surgery and urinary surgery.
Small Animal
Next Level Soft Tissue Surgery: Wound Management & Skin Reconstruction (Veterinarians)
June 7 - 8, 2025
Next Level Soft Tissue Surgery: Wound Management & Skin Reconstruction (Veterinarians)
June 7 - 8, 2025
In this 2-day course you’ll become familiar with the wound assessments, contact layer and bandage techniques, and postoperative care. You'll take home the skills which will make you a valuable member of your team!
Small Animal
Next Level Soft Tissue Surgery: Wound Management & Skin Reconstruction (Technicians)
June 7 - 8, 2025
Next Level Soft Tissue Surgery: Wound Management & Skin Reconstruction (Technicians)
June 7 - 8, 2025
In this 2-day course you’ll become familiar with the wound assessments, contact layer and bandage techniques, and postoperative care. You'll take home the skills which will make you a valuable member of your team!
Small Animal
Peer to Peer Summit Week: Patello-Femoral Joint Disorders
June 10 - 11, 2025
Peer to Peer Summit Week: Patello-Femoral Joint Disorders
June 10 - 11, 2025
In this Patello-Femoral Joint Disorders course discuss, plan, and practice corrective osteotomy techniques used in the treatment of patellar luxation. This “no attitude” summit is all about learning together and exploring new frontiers.
Orthopedics
Peer to Peer Summit Week - COURSE BUNDLE
June 10 - 13, 2025
Peer to Peer Summit Week - COURSE BUNDLE
June 10 - 13, 2025
This course bundle will register you for both our upcoming Peer-To-Peer Summit courses: Patello-Femoral Joint Disorders, and Pelvic Limb Deformity Correction.
Orthopedics
Peer-to-Peer Summit Week: Patient Specific Guides for Pelvic Limb Deformity Correction
June 12 - 13, 2025
Peer-to-Peer Summit Week: Patient Specific Guides for Pelvic Limb Deformity Correction
June 12 - 13, 2025
This course is intended to foster discussion and practical exploration of new innovations in patient-specific guides and to provide a safe peer-to-peer environment for surgeons wanting to grow their skills and comfort with their use.
Orthopedics
CSU Veterinary Annual Conference 2025
June 28 - 29, 2025
CSU Veterinary Annual Conference 2025
June 28 - 29, 2025
Equine
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