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.

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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

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

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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.

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.

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.

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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

Don't hesitate - you'll get a lot out of it!

COURSE CATALOG

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Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery for the Small Animal Surgeon

July 20 - 21, 2026

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery for the Small Animal Surgeon

July 20 - 21, 2026

This 2-day course will focus on both simple and complex techniques for wound reconstruction. The lectures and hands-on training in our lab will give you the skills to perform these procedures and improve the lives of your patients!

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Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery for the Small Animal Surgeon
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Infiniti Interventional Radiology Summit

July 24 - 25, 2026

Infiniti Interventional Radiology Summit

July 24 - 25, 2026

Join us for an exclusive, high-level course designed for experienced professionals looking to expand their expertise in cutting-edge respiratory and urinary interventions.

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Emergency, Peri-Operative, and Surgical Management of Critical Patients

August 3 - 5, 2026

Emergency, Peri-Operative, and Surgical Management of Critical Patients

August 3 - 5, 2026

Whether you’re a GP or ER veterinarian this course will give you the practical tools, techniques, and confidence to manage your critical cases.

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Basic & Point-of-Care Ultrasound: Abdomen, Thorax and Cardiac!

August 6 - 7, 2026

Basic & Point-of-Care Ultrasound: Abdomen, Thorax and Cardiac!

August 6 - 7, 2026

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a rapidly evolving field in veterinary medicine. Ultrasound machines are often available to practitioners, but training is lacking. With this course you will learn how to use your machine to a great ability!

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Basic & Point-of-Care Ultrasound: Abdomen, Thorax and Cardiac!
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A Complete Introduction to Bone Plating - Technicians

August 10 - 12, 2026

A Complete Introduction to Bone Plating - Technicians

August 10 - 12, 2026

Fracture treatment is a team sport. Your support of the cutting-edge medical techniques is essential to the success of your team and your patients.

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Orthopedics

A Complete Introduction to Bone Plating - Technicians
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A Complete Introduction to Bone Plating - Veterinarians

August 10 - 12, 2026

A Complete Introduction to Bone Plating - Veterinarians

August 10 - 12, 2026

This online and hands-on plating course is like NONE other!  If you’re going to be successful with 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 the right path!

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Orthopedics

A Complete Introduction to Bone Plating - Veterinarians
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A Complete Introduction to Safety-Focused TPLO for Veterinarians

August 13 - 15, 2026

A Complete Introduction to Safety-Focused TPLO for Veterinarians

August 13 - 15, 2026

You’re experienced in bone plating and you’ve treated your share of cruciate ligament ruptures with extracapsular suture stabilization. You’re ready for the next step: TPLO! Course Pre-requisite: A Complete Introduction to Bone Plating or equivalent.

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Orthopedics

A Complete Introduction to Safety-Focused TPLO for Veterinarians
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A Complete Introduction to Safety-Focused TPLO for Technicians

August 13 - 15, 2026

A Complete Introduction to Safety-Focused TPLO for Technicians

August 13 - 15, 2026

TPLO is a team sport! In this course, you’ll participate in lectures and labs where you’ll become familiar with the preoperative assessments, instrumentation, surgical techniques, and postoperative radiograph critique.

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Orthopedics

A Complete Introduction to Safety-Focused TPLO for Technicians

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.

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Equine

43rd Annual Basic Equine Arthroscopy
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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.

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Equine

43rd Annual Advanced Equine Arthroscopy & Tenoscopy