Continuing Ed

Continuing Education

Veterinary Medicine is constantly changing. Practically every week there are new drugs developed, new techniques perfected, new diseases discovered, and numerous innovations improved upon!

In Order to keep pace with the ever changing developments, veterinarians are challenged to work hard to stay abreast of the latest information.

Weekly our Hospital receives approximately 2-3 Veterinary Journals containing case reports, drug trials along with morbidity/mortality reports. There is "Homework" every night!

With the advent of the computer, and specifically, the Internet, Veterinarians now have an even greater access to Educational Resources.
Not only are we able to Email Colleagues about difficult problems, we also are able to subscribe to special Veterinary Medical Bulletin Boards. On these boards, Veterinarians can find information on drugs, diseases, poisons, not to mention tracking down a colleague that has "disappeared". We also are able to post messages about unusual cases on which we are working, and have literally thousands of veterinarians across the country and the WORLD, read that note and respond with some usual information that will allow us to help that animal. Modern Technology sure has made communicating much easier. However, there is no substitute for "Hands on" Practical education....

The State Boards of Veterinary Medicine recognize the importance of practicing veterinarians keeping current on the latest developments and to insure that veterinarians every where are maintaining an acceptable standard, the boards require each veterinarian to participate in at least 14 hours of lectures and surgical labs each year. Most Veterinarians meet and exceed this minimum requirement. These classes are usually held at Veterinary Colleges around the country and the Veterinarian must pay for his/her travel and for attending the course. Below you will see a variety of pictures that were taken while attending Continuing Education Courses...............

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg Va.