CE Elevated™
Welcome to the future of veterinary continuing education. CSUVetCE’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 CSUVetCE 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, CSUVetCE 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 CSUVetCE 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.
What brought me here is that I wanted to learn laparoscopic surgery because I think it's the ideal way to treat my patients surgically.
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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43rd Annual Basic Equine Arthroscopy
August 19 - 20, 2026
43rd Annual Basic Equine Arthroscopy
August 19 - 20, 2026
If you do equine arthroscopic surgery in your practice, this is the hands-on training course that you can’t live without! You'll enjoy practical hands-on lab training to teach you the basic instrumentation and principles of equine arthroscopy.
Equine
43rd Annual Advanced Equine Arthroscopy & Tenoscopy
August 20 - 22, 2026
43rd Annual Advanced Equine Arthroscopy & Tenoscopy
August 20 - 22, 2026
In this course you will enjoy a combination of easy-to-understand didactic lectures, video demonstrations and extensive, practical hands-on lab training to teach you how to do advanced arthroscopy.
Equine
Small Animal Thoracoscopy for Specialists
August 24 - 25, 2026
Small Animal Thoracoscopy for Specialists
August 24 - 25, 2026
Minimally-invasive surgery (MIS) is the standard of care for many human procedures and is increasingly the expectation of many of our more discerning pet-owning clients in progressive veterinary practices.
Small Animal
Advanced Small Animal Laparoscopy
August 26 - 28, 2026
Advanced Small Animal Laparoscopy
August 26 - 28, 2026
Minimally-invasive surgery (MIS) is the standard of care for many human procedures and is increasingly the expectation of many of our more discerning pet-owning clients in progressive veterinary practices.
Small Animal
Small Animal Abdominal Surgery
August 29 - 30, 2026
Small Animal Abdominal Surgery
August 29 - 30, 2026
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: Complete Urinary System in the Dog & Cat
September 21 - 22, 2026
Next Level Soft Tissue Surgery: Complete Urinary System in the Dog & Cat
September 21 - 22, 2026
If urine trouble feels like “you’re in trouble” inside your operating room, let this course get you back in the flow of things (many puns intended).
Small Animal
Next Level Soft Tissue Surgery: Wound Management & Skin Reconstruction (Veterinarians)
September 23 - 24, 2026
Next Level Soft Tissue Surgery: Wound Management & Skin Reconstruction (Veterinarians)
September 23 - 24, 2026
You'll learn to assess & manage traumatic wounds including selection of proper wound dressings and bandage materials, as well as perform wound closure using reconstructive techniques.
Small Animal
Next Level Soft Tissue Surgery: Wound Management & Skin Reconstruction (Technicians)
September 23 - 24, 2026
Next Level Soft Tissue Surgery: Wound Management & Skin Reconstruction (Technicians)
September 23 - 24, 2026
Treatment of traumatic wounds is a team sport! You'll learn alongside your vet to assess & manage traumatic wounds including selection of proper wound dressings and bandage materials, as well as perform wound closure using reconstructive techniques.
Small Animal
Intro to Small Animal Laparoscopy - Veterinarians
October 12 - 13, 2026
Intro to Small Animal Laparoscopy - Veterinarians
October 12 - 13, 2026
Now is the time for you to reach for new professional horizons and discover the many advantages of laparoscopic organ biopsy, diagnostic techniques and surgical procedures. Your new skills will distinguish you and your practice within your community!
Small Animal
Intro to Small Animal Laparoscopy - Technicians
October 12 - 13, 2026
Intro to Small Animal Laparoscopy - Technicians
October 12 - 13, 2026
Now is the time for you to reach for new professional horizons and discover the many advantages of laparoscopic organ biopsy, diagnostic techniques and surgical procedures. Your new skills will distinguish you and your practice within your community!
Small Animal
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