Veterinary Medicine Online

As one of the top veterinary schools in the nation, Colorado State University, strives to continuously update veterinary curriculum to reflect the most recent advances and professional needs in the industry. See the immediate impact on your professional career as you engage in a new, rich learning experience while continuing your education at Colorado State University.

Browse Courses

Colorado State University faculty designed the courses to serve veterinarians and veterinary technicians seeking licensure and professional development. Individual courses are listed first followed by courses grouped by specialized topic area.

Individual Courses

Animal Behavior

These modules are aimed at giving you workable solutions to common problems of companion animals, advising you which situations are too difficult or dangerous to work with, and when referral to a behaviorist makes the most sense.

Beyond Clinical Skills

These courses cover non-clinical competencies fundamental to the success of veterinarians.

Oncology

Through a better understanding of preoperative patient assessment, the application of appropriate biopsy techniques and surgical margin assessment and evaluation, the veterinary clinician will be able to provide a more streamlined and logical approach to decision making for the client as well as improve treatment outcomes and limit adverse effects of cancer treatment for the veterinary patient.

Poisonous Plants

These courses cover the fundamentals of poisonous plants affecting both large and small animal species.

Spanish for Veterinarians

Take your language learning beyond ordering from a menu and asking for directions. "Spanish for Veterinarians" is a practical curriculum designed to prepare veterinarians and veterinary technicians to interact with their Spanish-speaking clients in a professional capacity. Each of the courses will focus on a different phase of the client interaction, with emphasis on specialized language and terminology. You'll build fluency through a combination of didactic materials, sound files and interactive flash cards. The modules can be taken in any order. More courses to come (7 courses total)

Swine Medicine

These courses cover fundamental information on swine production and common disease problems of pigs in North America. Topics include: diseases of commercial swine based on their importance to the swine industry; advantages, disadvantages, and societal concerns around confinement operations, farrowing crates, and intensified husbandry; and basic nutritional and immunization needs of pet miniature pigs.