Introduction to Endoscopy for the GP - Technicians

May 6 - 8, 2026

Course Description

Early Bird Pricing!

~~$895~~ $795

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.

Open to technicians to attend with a veterinarian from their practice (1 technician per veterinarian)

Attending with your vet? Register them 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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Agenda

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Instructors

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.

Dr. Todd Tams

DVM, DACVIM, Vice President for External Affairs, Mars Veterinary Health, Chief Medical Officer Emeritus VCA

Dr. Tams received his DVM from The Ohio State University in 1977. After working in mixed animal practice in Vermont and then completing an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the West Los Angeles Veterinary Medical Group, he completed a residency in internal medicine at Colorado State University. Dr. Tams was a staff internist at the Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston and clinical assistant professor at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine from 1981-84, and achieved board certification in internal medicine in 1982. Dr. Tams returned to Los Angeles in 1984 to rejoin the West Los Angeles Veterinary Medical Group as a staff internist and gastroenterologist. In January 1987 West Los Angeles Veterinary Medical Group became the first VCA hospital. For more than 30 years he served as Chief Medical Officer for VCA, as well as being on staff as a part-time internist at VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital. In 2020 Dr. Tams transitioned to his new role as Mars Veterinary Health VP for External Affairs. At MVH Dr. Tams focuses on university liaison, advanced educational programs (student extern and preceptor programs and internship and residency training programs), and liaison with industry, while working with and representing the various Mars hospital business units. Dr. Tams was named as a Distinguished Alumnus of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000.

Dr. Craig Webb

DVM, DACVIM

After completing his PhD in Neuroscience, Dr. Webb earned his DVM from the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Webb did his internship at Alameda East in Denver where he experienced his 15 minutes of fame on Animal Planets “Emergency Vets” TV show. Dr. Webb was a resident at CSU with Dr. David Twedt as his mentor, and has remained on faculty at the VTH ever since.

Dr. Sarah Shropshire

DVM, PhD,DACVIM

Dr. Sarah Shropshire completed her internship at the University of Georgia followed by her residency and PhD at Colorado State University. She is currently an assistant professor and serves as faculty at CSU.

Dr. Rod Rosychuk

Dr. Rosychuk received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. He is a Diplomate of both the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and American College of Veterinary Dermatology (Hons.). Since 1983 Dr. Rosychuk has been a staff member in the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical sciences where he has been head of the Dermatology and Otology Service. He is now a Professor emeritus. His teaching, research, publication and continuing education efforts have been in Otology and Dermatology. He has provided continuing education in Otology and Dermatology for Veterinarians throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America and in several countries in Asia and Europe.

Dr. Jarrod Moss

Jarrod Moss is the Medical Director of At Your Service Veterinary Hospital. A native of Nevada, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, before completing his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Colorado State University. He then pursued advanced postgraduate training in internal medicine and surgery at the VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital.

Throughout his career, Dr. Moss has owned and operated seven veterinary hospitals, where he has consistently championed the integration of minimally invasive procedures into general practice. His expertise spans radiology, internal medicine, and surgery, with a particular focus on endoscopy and laparoscopic surgery. By prioritizing these advanced techniques, Dr. Moss has helped expand access to minimally invasive treatment options for pets. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Moss is devoted to teaching and mentoring, sharing his knowledge of minimally invasive procedures with veterinarians across the hospitals he has led. His lifelong mission is to ensure that techniques once reserved for specialty centers become a standard of care in everyday veterinary practice.

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Policies

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

Cancellation more than 60 days prior: Full refund or 100% Future Transfer Credit (FTC).
Cancellation 30-60 days prior: 50% refund or 75% FTC.
Cancellations within 30 days: 50% FTC only. Cancellations due to illness or other unforeseen circumstances will be considered on an individual basis.
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 circumstances may be announced 35 days or more prior to the course. Full refund of the course registration or 100% Future Transfer Credit (FTC) will apply. We are unable to reimburse for travel expenses incurred.

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