Continuing Education and Training

Patterson Veterinary Academy: Continuing education designed with vet practices in mind

Welcome to the future of CE for your entire team

Patterson Veterinary Academy is CE that’s right for you, curated from more than 180 courses and available 24x7. PVA offers something for everyone from vet techs to practice managers and front desk staff. Courses are organized into three subscription packages: clinical, professional development and management with add-ons and certificate programs available

Pricing and packages

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Three affordable packages. Ultimate flexibility.

We know that every practice is unique, and every team needs something different from their continuing education platform. That’s why our course catalog is organized into three affordable subscription packages. Each offers incredible value with 10 user seats, an administrator seat, and instant access to new courses that are brought online during your subscription period. Across all packages, there are more than 140 hours of RACE-approved CE and 47 hours of CVPM-eligible CE hours available. 

Clinical

Features medical, surgical and veterinary science focused content drawing upon evidence-based practices. Courses delve into the science of diagnosis, treatment and disease prevention, with a focus on patient-centered care. 

Professional Development

A range of courses that are designed to improve your team’s confidence, professional skills, resiliency and overall well-being. Topics include customer service, mental health, working more efficiently and team building.

Management

Access courses on financial and business management topics, practice operations, technology, ethics, legal issues and leadership skills. Some of these courses take a deep dive into sensitive topics such as conflict resolution and effective communication.

Learning spotlight: PVA’s Certified Veterinary Assistant program

Patterson Veterinary Academy has partnered with state veterinary medical associations to deliver our popular Certified Veterinary Assistant program. Designed to improve the skill sets of your veterinary assistants, it is structured to be completed under the guidance of a program supervisor as part of a state-recognized formal certification program. It’s available to both PVA and non-PVA subscribers. 

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Provide high-quality training on a convenient schedule. 

Demonstrate your commitment to training for gold-standard patient care. 

Make certification easier so your assistants feel it’s possible to take their career to the next level. 

When you demonstrate your practice is invested in their career, your team will notice. 

Tailored knowledge, more subscription seats. It’s all possible.

PVA is known for flexibility and for providing the training we know practices need. With this in mind, we offer our add-ons and premium courses with in-depth information for staff development. We also make it easy to expand your subscription. If 10 seats for your team is too limited, purchase additional seats at any time. 

Add-on options

Try our equine-specific library, Avimark and Cornerstone software trainings. 

Premium courses

Enhance your practice with PVA’s client service and training expert certificates. 

Resources to help you develop a CE and training program

A strong education and training program can be the foundation of your practice’s success. We’ve got information to help you understand why continuing education is important and how to implement a program that works for your practice.

Create a culture of learning through knowledge sharing

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Invest wisely in your employees

Find out why employee training and development may be the wisest investment you can make.

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Find your purpose and move towards success

Becoming a purpose-driven organization doesn’t just happen. It takes introspection into your values, planning, and strategic action managed over time. Learn how you can take this journey and reap the rewards of both higher levels of patient care and a stronger overall practice.

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Increase efficiency through cross-training in your practice

Cross-training can help you manage on days when your practice’s schedule is packed, and the phone is ringing off the hook. Learn ways to cross-train effectively so staff members feel empowered to step in wherever they’re needed. 
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