When does the certification become available?

The Level 1 and Level 2 Certification courses were both released in  September 2024.  New Members get access to the Senior Dog Vets Learning Center upon enrollment. Standard Membership includes access to Level 1. Advanced Membership includes access to both levels. 

 

What does this CE cover?

Senior Dog Veterinary Certification has two levels currently, and we will be building on that each year for veterinarians and vet professionals. 

 

Does this CE make a vet a senior dog specialist?

This veterinary certification is focused on enabling practitioners to become senior dog focused vets who have access and advanced training in the latest developments in canine geroscience and methods of caring for elderly canines.  

 

Certification allows pet parents to find practitioners in their area that continue to focus a large portion of their training on geriatric canine medicine.  At this time, there is no such thing as a specialty in geriatric canine medicine and our certification does not make a specialty.   

 

How often will I need to take CE to stay in the directory?

In order to earn Senior Dog Certification, veterinary professionals must successfully complete the Senior Dog Vets online certification program. Veterinary certification will need to be renewed annually in order to stay Senior Dog Certified.

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How do I renew my Membership? 

Veterinary certification will need to be renewed annually in order to stay Senior Dog Certified. To uphold your certification, you must complete 4 additional hours of Senior Dog Vets-specific CE annually, and maintain an active membership via an annual renewal fee.

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When is my annual Membership renew fee due ? 

• Your renewal fee is due annually from the date you initially register and pay for the Senior Dog Certification Program.

• If you opted for early enrollment, your membership renewal will be due a year from when the Program launched on September 1st, 2024.

• Keep an eye out for reminder emails and instructions on how to pay your renewal fee.

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Who can become a Member? 

The veterinary certification program is open to veterinarians, veterinary technicians and all levels of veterinary support staff members.  As we continue to grow, we will be developing our CE courses to include learning paths specific for different roles in veterinary medicine.  

 

Which option is best for me?

Standard Membership provides a great foundation for all team members in your practice – including receptionists and all levels of assistants, technicians, veterinarians and specialists.  Advanced Membership is geared more towards doctors and technicians – including general practice veterinarians and specialists as well as credentialed technicians and assistants with comparable experience and role in your practice with patient care.  However, any veterinary team members interested in learning more can enroll!  

 

Is this CE appropriate for specialists?

Absolutely. Our founder, Dr. Lauren Adelman DACVIM talks about how she learns so much from fellow specialists and vets in different areas of geriatric medicine by being a part of it. Listen here.

 

Is any of this CE relatable for cats?

Though there may be some crossovers for cats with aging, our CE is really focused on research behind canines at this time.  As a different species, cats would benefit from their own track.

 

The doctors and staff at my practice are very interested!  Are there group rates available for this? 

Yes! If you're interested in multiple Senior Dog Certification Memberships for your team, please reach out to us at info@seniordogvets.com to set up a group rate for your practice!