Introduction to Endoscopy for the GP - Veterinarians

March 17 - 19, 2027

Early Bird Pricing! Register by Dec. 17, 2026 to save $200

Course Description

Early Bird Pricing!

$3795 $3595

Early bird pricing expires December 17, 2026.

Are you apprehensive about endoscopy and scoping a client’s beloved family pet? Do you think to yourself, this is beyond my skillset, the technology is too expensive—or maybe you just haven’t had enough experience to feel comfortable doing it?

Our three-day introduction course to “Everything Endoscopy” is designed with the general practitioner in mind. Enjoy 14+ hours of hands-on laboratory training applying what was taught during practical lectures covering techniques, indications, and diagnostic capabilities.

This course covers the basic aspects of both flexible gastrointestinal and rigid endoscopy – skills you can take right back and incorporate into your practice. Master GI endoscopy including foreign body removal, GI biopsy, and feeding tube placement. Learn diagnostic rigid endoscopy to perform rhinoscopy, laryngeal examination, tracheoscopy, otoscopy and cystoscopy.

On Day 1, learn basic GI endoscopic manipulation, biopsy techniques, foreign body removal, and PEG tube placement using canine cadavers. We will also host a RACE-approved Fireside Chat and Cocktail Party with Jarrod Moss, a private practitioner and KARL STORZ Veterinary Endoscopy of America representative, who can answer questions on the benefits of incorporating this equipment into your practice, how it can meet client expectations, and how it may impact your patient caseload.

On Day 2, you’ll perfect your basic upper endoscopy skills in live dogs. On day 3, you will learn how to use the multi-purpose rigid endoscope and perform the techniques in canine cadavers.

You will leave our course with comprehensive knowledge and skills that will help you investigate and diagnose a client’s family pet when indicated.

Interested in bringing a technician from your practice? They are welcome (but are not required) and will learn instrumentation, set up, and will assist you while performing procedures. We limit technicians to 1 per veterinarian.

Register your veterinary technician here.

Access to this course will expire one year (365 days) from the course’s end date. After this period, users will no longer have access to course materials, resources, and any associated content. It is the responsibility of the users to complete the course and download any materials including their course completion certificate.

Course Technology Requirements:

To ensure a smooth learning experience, this course requires basic web navigation skills and proficiency in using a computer to successfully complete. Participants should be comfortable with tasks such as browsing websites, accessing online resources, downloading/saving documents, and navigating through course materials. The course will have a “course navigation” module available to help locate specific information.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact our support team at [email protected].

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Category

Endoscopy

Instructors

Dr. David Twedt

Race Approved CE

25.5 Hours (24.5 Hours In-Person, 1 Hour Online)

Cost

$3,595.00

Course Type

Hybrid

David Twedt

Dr. David Twedt

DVM, DACVIM

Dr. David C. Twedt graduated from Iowa State University and entered an internship and medicine residency in gastroenterology at The Animal Medical Center in New York City.  Dr. Twedt then joined the staff of the Animal Medical Center and was also a research associate at the Liver Research Center of Albert Einstein Medical School.  Dr. Twedt then joined the faculty in the Department of Clinical Sciences at Colorado State University in small animal internal medicine.  He is currently Professor Emeritus in the Department and a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Dr. Twedt is past President of the ACVIM and Comparative Gastroenterology Society and co-founder of the Veterinary Endoscopy Society. Publication and research interests include liver disease, gastrointestinal disease and endoscopy.  He has also been the recipient of a number of teaching. research and national awards including the Norden-Pfizer Distinguished Teacher Award, WSAVA International Scientific Achievement Award, Pioneer in Endoscopy Award and ACVIM Robert W. Kirk Award for Professional Excellence. He is also the co-editor of 4 textbooks including Current Veterinary Therapy 14 and 15 editions.

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Participant Cancellation Policy: Course attendees can cancel their registration for an in-person course according to the following schedule:

  • More than 60 days prior: Full refund or 100% Future Transfer Credit (FTC).
  • 30-60 days prior: 50% refund or 100% FTC.
  • Fewer than 30 days prior: 75% FTC only. No cash refunds are permitted within 30 days of the event.
    To ensure fairness and consistency for all attendees, this policy applies universally to all cancellations, including those caused by illness or unforeseen circumstances.
  • Future Transfer Credits can be applied to any course within 365 days of the cancelled course.

Course Cancellation Policy: Course cancellations due to low registration numbers or other unforeseen program circumstances will be announced 35 days or more prior to the course start date. In this event, a full refund of the course registration or a 100% Future Transfer Credit (FTC) will be provided. CSUVetCE is not responsible for, and will not reimburse, any travel, lodging, or incidental expenses incurred by the participant.

Course Access Policy: 

Access to this course will expire one year (365 days) from the course’s end date. After this period, users will no longer have access to course materials, resources, and any associated content. It is the responsibility of the users to complete the course and download any materials including their course completion certificate.

Course Technology Requirements:

To ensure a smooth learning experience, this course requires basic web navigation skills and proficiency in using a computer to successfully complete. Participants should be comfortable with tasks such as browsing websites, accessing online resources, downloading/saving documents, and navigating through course materials. The course will have a “course navigation” module available to help locate specific information.

CSUVetCE uses the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). Upon registration completion you will be automatically added to the course on Canvas. Information about Canvas’s browser and other technological requirements is available through the Instructure Website. We recommend using their Browser Checker to confirm your web browser is sufficient.