Vet Spotlight – Dr. Leah Edwards

Dr. Edwards, a veterinarian from Wenatchee, WA, attended her 12th course with CSUVetCE recently. While she was here she took the time to share about why she keeps coming back, and all she’s been able to learn during our courses.

“You really feel like the whole experience is kind of tailored to your needs”

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FACILITIES

A modern and immersive experience

Spanning 130,000 square feet, the Translational Medicine Institute provides an unparalleled learning experience.

CSU VetCE Laboratory Space

3,750-square-foot teaching lab

Our teaching lab features 12 stations, each with its own endoscopic tower to facilitate minimally invasive surgery techniques. High definition 4K monitors facilitate crystal clear observation and playback.

Translational medicine Institute Large animal facilities

4,500-square-foot standing lab

The CSUVetCE standing lab gives equine and other large animal veterinarians the ability to perform physical and diagnostic exams.

A conference room with a view of a veterinarian operating room

Four integrated endoscopy surgical suites

Our endoscopy surgical sites facilitate large and small animal procedures. Fully equipped central supply and private observation rooms create a comprehensive learning experience.

A computer screen with a radiograph

6,000-square-foot imaging center

Our imaging center features advanced radiology and diagnostic equipment including 3-Tesla MRI machines, CT scanners and a fluoroscopic C arm.

Translational Medicine Institute grand event hall

Well-equipped for large or corporate gatherings

The facility features a 350-seat event hall, a 32-seat boardroom and seven 12-20-seat conference rooms.

Designed for high engagement learning

The 150-seat auditorium, 50-seat tiered classroom, and virtual reality-ready immersive classroom form the foundation of a best-in-class education.

A veterinarian working on a plastic bone

On-site

A woman working on a laptop

Online

Dr. David Twedt teaching in a lecture hall

Hybrid

A veterinarian working on a plastic bone

On-site

A woman working on a laptop

Online

Dr. David Twedt teaching in a lecture hall

Hybrid

A man gives a lecture in a classroom

LEADERSHIP

Experienced, engaged and eager

With decades upon decades of collective veterinary and instructional experience, the team at CSUVetCE is passionately committed to furthering your career and the field. From the application process and orientation to the in-classroom, in-lab and distance learning experience, we are dedicated to providing you with the knowledge and skills you need to thrive.

COMMUNITY

Grow with your peers.

The CSUVetCE community is unlike any other. Form lifelong relationships with veterinary professionals from all over the world. Stay engaged with instructors. Pay it forward and mentor new learners.

I really like the tidbits and relevant information...it really helps you when you're in there by yourself doing the surgery.

ACADEMIC BY NATURE

Built on the excellence of Colorado State University.

The Translational Medicine Institute

Rooted in a tradition of learning, CSUVetCE provides students with an academic experience unlike any other. Our faculty of instructors are committed not just to improved patient outcomes but also teaching. They are leaders in the field with a passion for imparting knowledge and igniting curiosity.

The Flatirons in Colorado

ADVENTURE AWAITS

Welcome to Colorado.

Squeeze in some much-deserved rest, relaxation and adventure in between lectures and lab work. Nestled at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the Fort Collins area has something for everyone. Hike an endless myriad of trails. Explore a restaurant scene that will never leave you hungry (or thirsty). Visit Rocky Mountain National Park. Or if you time your visit right, spend a day on one of our many, many slopes.

Learn more at visitfortcollins.com

It's cool to be in this environment where you know a lot of amazing stuff is happening on this campus.

COURSE CATALOG

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Continuing your veterinary education has never been easier.

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Whether it is foreign body removal, PEG tube placement or GI biopsy … your new GI endoscopy skills will make you a more valuable member of your clinic team and the hero of many future pet-owning clients!

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