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 CSU VetCE 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.

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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.

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On-site

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Online

Dr. David Twedt teaching in a lecture hall

Hybrid

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On-site

A woman working on a laptop

Online

Dr. David Twedt teaching in a lecture hall

Hybrid

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LEADERSHIP

Experienced, engaged and eager

With decades upon decades of collective veterinary and instructional experience, the team at CSU VetCE 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 CSU VetCE 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.

The facility is unbelievable!

ACADEMIC BY NATURE

Built on the excellence of Colorado State University.

The Translational Medicine Institute

Rooted in a tradition of learning, CSU VetCE 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.

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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

I've been to many other places in the country...this is unlike anything else that I've done.

COURSE CATALOG

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Continuing your veterinary education has never been easier.

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Beyond FAST; Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) for Everyday Practice! - Morning Session

July 14, 2025

Beyond FAST; Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) for Everyday Practice! - Morning Session

July 14, 2025

Forget about winter, “POCUS is coming,” so get ready! Recent surveys suggest 50-80% of veterinary clinics have an ultrasound machine, though many are underutilized in general small animal practice.

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Small Animal

Beyond FAST; Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) for Everyday Practice! - Morning Session
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Beyond FAST; Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) for Everyday Practice! - Afternoon Session

July 14, 2025

Beyond FAST; Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) for Everyday Practice! - Afternoon Session

July 14, 2025

Forget about winter, “POCUS is coming,” so get ready! Recent surveys suggest 50-80% of veterinary clinics have an ultrasound machine, though many are underutilized in general small animal practice.

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Small Animal

Beyond FAST; Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) for Everyday Practice! - Afternoon Session
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POCUS Bootcamp; Abdominal, Cardiac, Pleural Space, Lung, and Interventional Point-of-Care Ultrasound Techniques

July 15, 2025

POCUS Bootcamp; Abdominal, Cardiac, Pleural Space, Lung, and Interventional Point-of-Care Ultrasound Techniques

July 15, 2025

Dust off that ultrasound machine and go beyond the basics in this 8-hour hybrid course, developed and delivered by leaders in the field of veterinary point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS).

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Small Animal

POCUS Bootcamp; Abdominal, Cardiac, Pleural Space, Lung, and Interventional Point-of-Care Ultrasound Techniques
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Small Animal Thoracoscopy for Specialists

July 22 - 23, 2025

Small Animal Thoracoscopy for Specialists

July 22 - 23, 2025

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. 

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Small Animal

Small Animal Thoracoscopy for Specialists
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Advanced Small Animal Laparoscopy

July 23 - 25, 2025

Advanced Small Animal Laparoscopy

July 23 - 25, 2025

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. 

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Small Animal

Advanced Small Animal Laparoscopy

Basic Equine Arthroscopy

August 20 - 21, 2025

Basic Equine Arthroscopy

August 20 - 21, 2025

If you do equine arthroscopic surgery in your practice, this is the hands-on training course that you can’t live without!

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Equine

Basic Equine Arthroscopy
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Advanced Equine Arthroscopy

August 21 - 23, 2025

Advanced Equine Arthroscopy

August 21 - 23, 2025

This course will use 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.

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Equine

Advanced Equine Arthroscopy
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Small Animal Abdominal Surgery

August 27 - 28, 2025

Small Animal Abdominal Surgery

August 27 - 28, 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.

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Small Animal

Small Animal Abdominal Surgery
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Feline Health Symposium

September 6 - 7, 2025

Feline Health Symposium

September 6 - 7, 2025

Join us in person for this great 2-day symposium sharing the latest knowledge on Feline Infectious Peritonitis.

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Small Animal

Feline Health Symposium
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A Complete Introduction to Bone Plating - Technicians

September 8 - 10, 2025

A Complete Introduction to Bone Plating - Technicians

September 8 - 10, 2025

This blended, online + hands-on, plating course is like NONE other!  If you’re going to be successful with your fracture repairs, you don’t want just SOME of the important principles, you want ALL of them…this is THE course to put you on right path!

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Orthopedics

A Complete Introduction to Bone Plating - Technicians