Advance your expertise while earning six (6) RACE approved CE hours per successful completion of each CVMA U course. Stay up-to-the-minute with current, relevant information presented by renown experts in the field of veterinary medicine. Attendees are sent electronic student notes provided by the instructor. CVMA U has premier face-to-face and online courses to meet your learning needs.
2026 CVMA U Online Courses
CVMA U Online Real Time and On-Demand Courses: CVMA U maintains the high standards of the in-person sessions through online course offerings. These CVMA U online courses are approved by AAVSB-RACE for six (6) hours of continuing education credit. The CVMA U Online Courses are facilitated by renown subject matter experts in the veterinary field in real-time.
Real-Time Online Courses:
Online- Beyond Cure: Redefining Success for Animals We “Can’t Fix”, February 2027, facilitated by Dr. Amir Shanan.
Online- An Anesthesiologist’s Approach to Pain Management, October 2027, facilitated by Dr. Carissa Thomas.
On-Demand, Online Course: Independent Learning 24/7
ECC Topics for the General Practitioner, facilitated by Dr. Caroline Tonozzi (6 CE).
Internal Medicine in Real Life: Practical Strategies for Your Toughest Chronic Cases, facilitated by Dr. Kelly Cairns (6 CE).
Learn more about the On-Demand, Online Courses and register by contacting Kayla at kmarshall@chicagovma.org or by calling 630.325.1231
CVMA U In-Person Courses
CVMA U In-Person Courses: We continue to offer seven in-person classes a year facilitated by renown subject matter experts. Each class is approved by AAVSB-RACE for six (6) hours of continuing education credit. The in-person courses take place at the Brookfield Zoo from 8:30 – 4pm. A continental breakfast and lunch are included. All who successfully complete the course receive a letter of completion.
CVMA U CE Courses: Pricing List
Full CVMA U Course Schedule
Oncology (November 11, 2026 – 6 CE)
From November 11, 2026, 8:30 am to November 11, 2026, 4:00 pm
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Radiology (December 16, 2026 – 6 CE)
From December 16, 2026, 8:30 am to December 16, 2026, 4:00 pm
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Online- Beyond Cure: Redefining Success for Animals We “Can’t Fix”
From February 3, 2027, 12:30 pm to February 17, 2027, 2:30 pm
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From Concern to Confidence: Tailoring Your Anesthesia Care for High-Risk Veterinary Patients
From March 10, 2027, 8:30 am to March 10, 2027, 4:00 pm
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Respiratory Medicine in Practice: Practical Strategies for Diagnosing & Managing Respiratory Disease
From May 12, 2027, 8:30 am to May 12, 2027, 4:00 pm
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Baby, We Got Bad Blood: Practical Diagnosis and Management of IMHA, PIMA & ITP
From June 9, 2027, 8:30 am to June 9, 2027, 4:00 pm
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Making Sense of Urology
From September 15, 2027, 8:30 am to September 15, 2027, 4:00 pm
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Online- An Anesthesiologist’s Approach to Pain Management
From October 6, 2027, 12:30 pm to October 20, 2027, 2:30 pm
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All Things Hempy! A Deeper Look Into Cannabinoids
From November 10, 2027, 8:30 am to November 10, 2027, 4:00 pm
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Joining the Good Death Revolution
From December 8, 2027, 8:30 am to December 8, 2027, 4:00 pm
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On Demand Course: ECC Topics for the General Practitioner
Feline Dental Wet Lab
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Stephen Juriga, DVM, DAVDC and associates will provide comprehensive, case-based instruction via an online video lab in the diagnosis and treatment of common feline oral conditions, followed by four hours of supervised hands-on wet-lab training in feline surgical extraction therapy.
This course is designed to combine clinical decision-making, diagnostic imaging, and surgical technique so that participants can apply what they learn directly to feline patients in their practices.
Note: All supplies needed for the Clinical In-Person Wet Lab are included in the cost of the course. Registrants will receive these tools at the wet lab.