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SUMMARY:2026 Avian\, Reptile\, Small Mammal\, and Fish Endoscopy (Online Course)
DESCRIPTION:Elevate your exotic animal practice and zoological skills to the next level with the acclaimed endoscopy training programs from the University of Georgia. These courses have been specifically designed to teach the practical applications of endoscopy and endosurgery in reptiles\, birds\, fish\, & exotic mammals.  Whether you are a private practitioner\, zoo or wildlife vet\, intern\, resident\, specialist\, or academician\, this course will train you to perform minimally-invasive endoscopic procedures including internal examination\, biopsy\, and basic endosurgical procedures. \nON-LINE\, ON-DEMAND VIDEO LECTURE COURSE (16 hours) \n\nIntroduction\, overview\, endoscopy instrumentation\nBasic handling techniques\nEndoscopy practice management\nReptile anesthesia\, GI endoscopy\, respiratory endoscopy\, coelioscopy\, & endosurgery\nAvian anesthesia\, GI endoscopy\, respiratory endoscopy\, coelioscopy\, & endosurgery\nSmall mammal anesthesia\, otoscopy\, oral & GI endoscopy\, respiratory endoscopy\, urogenital endoscopy\, and laparoscopy (incl ovariectomy)\nFish anesthesia\, diagnostic endoscopy & endosurgery\n\nRegistration is open; Registration closes September 23\, 2026 \nThe course is accessible October 1\, 2026 – November 30\, 2026. \nThe online course must be completed prior to participating in the practical course hosted on December 5-6\, 2026. \nCost: \n\nVeterinarian: $499\nResident/Intern/Student: $399\nVet Tech: $149
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/2026-avian-reptile-small-mammal-and-fish-endoscopy/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:2026 Equine Encore
DESCRIPTION:Registration closes October 16\, 2026 \nWhen: Friday\, October 30 – Saturday\, October 31 \nWhere: Hosted at the Veterinary Education Center at 2200 College Station Road \nWhat: This course will provide a total of 14 CE credits\, including 2 hours of LEAP credit. \nRegistration options: \n\nLEAP only registration: $151 (These segments will be presented on Friday\, October 30\, 1:10 – 2:50)\nVeterinarian registration: $550 (includes LEAP)\nVeterinary Technician: $350 (includes LEAP)\n\nThere are also options for exhibitors. Select the Register Now to find options for exhibitors. \nAgenda \nLodging is the responsibility of the attendee. Some available options: \n\nHotel Indigo 706.546.0430\nUGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel 706.542.1598\n\n\nBooking Link\nBooking Code: 89183\nLast day to book: Sept 29\, 2026\n\n\nHomewood Suites by Hilton 706.713.5497 https://group.homewood-suites.com/vfbg1j\nHyatt Place 762.400.5013\nSpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown 706.850.2072 https://shorturl.at/xGr8F\n\nDirect any questions to vetmedce@uga.edu \n 
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/2026-equine-encore/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:2026 Inpatient Medicine Conference (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join us VIRTUALLY on November 7-8\, 2026 to hear updates on diagnosis and management of patients with diseases in these specialty areas presented by board-certified faculty. The Inpatient Medicine Section at The University of Georgia is comprised of services in which the majority of patients are managed on an inpatient basis. The topics are being finalized on the agenda. Topics will include: \n\nareas of emergency and critical care\nneurology\nfeline coronavirus\ncorneal ulcers\nuveitis cases\ncanine infectious respiratory disease complex\nantimicrobial therapy\nsever soft tissue infections\nurinary tract infections\nleptospirosis\nnavigating the microbiome therapeutics in dogs and cats\nLEAP (2 Hours) Delivered on Nov 7\, 3:00-4:45 p.m.\n\nConflict Management\nGiving and Receiving Effective Feedback\n\n\nThe full conference will provide 16 total hours of CE credit. This total includes 2 hours of LEAP.\n\nConference Agenda: 2026_Inpatient_Agenda_UGA_VetMed \nVeterinary Technician Registration: \n\nFull Conference – $398\n\nVeterinarian Registration: \n\nFull Conference – $506\n\nLEAP – Registration: \n\n2 Hours – $152\n\nSame amount for all registrants that select LEAP only\n\n\n\nRegistration closes November 1\, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. \nZOOM login details will be provided after registration closes. \nPlease contact the Continuing Education office if you have any questions: vetmedce@uga.edu \n**The only payment options are check or credit card. There is not an internal funds transfer payment option for this course.**
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/2026-inpatient-medicine-conference-virtual/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:2026 Outpatient Medicine Conference (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The Outpatient Medicine Section at The University of Georgia is comprised of specialties in which the majority of our patients come and go in the same day rather than stay in the hospital. That makes for a diverse grouping of specialties including Dermatology\, Oncology\, Cardiology\, Exotics\, Nutrition and Behavior. \nJoin us VIRTUALLY on November 21-22\, 2026 to hear practical updates on diagnosis and management of patients with diseases in these specialty areas. \n**This course will provide 16 total hours of CE credit. Two LEAP hours will be offered during this course.** \nVeterinary Technician Registration: \n\nFull Conference – $397\n\nVeterinarian Registration: \n\nFull Conference – $505\n\nLEAP Only Registration (Veterinarian & Veterinary Technician) \n          Sunday\, Nov 22; 2 hours – $150 \nOutpatient Medicine Agenda 2026 \nRegistration closes November 9\, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. \nZOOM login details will be provided after registration closes. \nPlease contact the Continuing Education office if you have any questions: vetmedce@uga.edu \n**The only payment options are check or credit card. There is not an internal funds transfer payment option for this course.**
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/2026-outpatient-medicine-conference-virtual/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:2026 Practical Avian\, Reptile\, and Small Mammal Endoscopy Course
DESCRIPTION:Elevate your exotic animal practice and zoological skills to the next level with the acclaimed endoscopy training programs from the University of Georgia. These courses have been specifically designed to teach the practical applications of endoscopy and endosurgery in reptiles\, birds\, & exotic mammals.  Whether you are a private practitioner\, zoo or wildlife vet\, intern\, resident\, specialist\, or academician\, this course will train you to perform minimally-invasive endoscopic procedures including internal examination\, biopsy\, and basic endosurgical procedures. \nA 2-day practical\, hands-on practical lab to develop and practice endoscopy skills (prior completion of the 16-hr online course required before lab). This course offers 16 hours of CE credit. Focused on reptiles\, birds & small mammal diagnostic procedures using the 2.7mm telescope system. This is a practical course with very limited classroom time. Species vary and are dependent upon concurrent research projects but usually include pigeons\, rabbits\, and turtles or iguanas. \nThis course is open to anyone that also registers for the on-line course (to be completed before in-person weekend) or who has completed the online course previously. Everyone registered for the in-person weekend course gets access to the online course materials (even if they did it previously). \nThis course is led by Stephen J. Divers – BVetMed\, DZooMed\, DECZM(Herp)\, DECZM(ZHM)\, DACZM\, FRCVS; Board Certified Specialist in Zoological Medicine TM; Professor of Zoological Medicine\, University of Georgia. \nRegistration is limited to 16 registrants. A waitlist will be activated once the course registration has filled to capacity. If a registration is cancelled and space opens\, those on the waitlist will be notified based on the date/time added to the list. Once contacted\, they will have 24 hours to register for the course. At that point\, the next person on the list will be notified. \nStandard Refund and Course Cancellation Policies:\nThe UGA Veterinary Medicine Continuing Education office will gladly issue refunds (minus a $150 processing fee) for cancellations made no later than 60 days before the first day of the course. This year\, that date is Tuesday\, October 6\, 2026. No refunds will be made for cancellations after that date. If a program is cancelled for any reason\, the Continuing Education office is not responsible for any cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines or travel agencies. \nVeterinarian: $1999 \nResident/Intern/Student: $1099 \nVet Tech/Nurse (attend with DVM): $249 (This registration can only be added with a DVM registration) \nCourse Date: December 5-6\, 2026 \nBreakfast and lunch will be provided for attendees for both days of the course. If you would like to request dietary variations from a standard menu\, there are three options offered in the registration: gluten free\, vegan\, vegetarian. Registrants are responsible for providing their own scrubs for the lab portions of the course. It is recommended to have 2 sets of scrubs. \nLodging: \n\nIt is the responsibility of the attendee to make all reservations. The attendee is also responsible for all costs associated with the hotel booking. The distance from these hotels to the course location is certainly walkable\, but attendees may wish to utilize a ride share service. These local hotels do not provide transportation.\nSuggestions:\n\nHyatt Place Athens Downtown –  706.425.1800\nHotel Indigo – 706.546.0430\nSpringHill Suites by Marriott Athens Downtown – 706.850.2072 https://shorturl.at/Teaph\nHomewood Suites – 706.548.3500\n\n\n\nTransportation: \n\nTransportation is the responsibility of the attendee. Suggestions for traveling from ATL airport to hotels:\n\nRental car\nGroome Transportation\n\n20+ transports/day\nreservations recommended: https://groometransportation.com/athens/?&sd_client_id=c2015689-5326-4e34-86d8-4ef938a8deb6\n\n\n\n\n\nParking adjacent to the building will be readily available at no charge for the weekend. The event location is 501 D. W. Brooks Drive.
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/2026-practical-avian-reptile-and-small-mammal-endoscopy-course/
LOCATION:CVM Main Campus\, 501 DW Brooks Drive\, Athens\, GA\, 30602
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270206T080000
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SUMMARY:2027 Shelter Medicine Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! \nAdditional details will be published in the fall.
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/2027-shelter-medicine-symposium/
LOCATION:UGA Veterinary Education Center\, 2200 College Station Rd\, Athens\, GA\, 30602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270220T080000
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UID:61453-1803110400-1803229200@vet.uga.edu
SUMMARY:Feline Health Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar!
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/feline-health-symposium/
LOCATION:UGA Veterinary Education Center\, 2200 College Station Rd\, Athens\, GA\, 30602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270306T080000
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SUMMARY:2027 GVTA Spring Conference
DESCRIPTION:Save The Date!\nDetails will be posted later in the fall. \nEvent will be hosted in Athens on the UGA Campus \nCE credit + LEAP credit (with State Board Approval) \nPlease direct sponsorship questions to: president-elect@gvta.info \nHotel details will be shared later in the fall.
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/2026-gvta-spring-conference/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Veterinary Technicians
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UID:61154-1805414400-1805587199@vet.uga.edu
SUMMARY:63rd Annual Conference & Alumni Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the 63rd Annual Conference & Alumni Weekend at the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine! \nWe’re excited to welcome alumni back to campus for a weekend of continuing education\, connection\, and celebration. Reunite with classmates\, learn from experts in the field\, and help us honor the legacy and future of veterinary medicine. \nMore information to come. Registration will open in early December. \n\nClass of 1977: If you plan to attend the 50th reunion luncheon\, remember to fill out the questionnaire.
URL:https://vet.uga.edu/event/63rd-annual-conference-alumni-weekend/
LOCATION:UGA Center for Continuing Education and Hotel\, 1197 South Lumpkin Street\, Athens\, GA\, 30602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Continuing Education,Veterinarians
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