Continuing Education and Seminars
The Equine Medical Center serves as an educational resource for horse owners, veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Our continuing education programs help veterinary professionals stay apprised of leading-edge research and advancements in clinical care.
The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center's next annual equine CE for veterinarians will be held on January 15, 2027. This will be a hybrid event, with guests welcome to attend in person or via a webinar link. Attendees will qualify for up to six hours of continuing education credit.
The fourteenth annual continuing education day for veterinary technicians will be hosted at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center on October 2, 2026. There is no charge to attend but registration is required.
9 a.m. - 10 a.m. - "Interesting Advancements in Wound Therapy"
Elsa Ludwig, DVM, MS, CVA, PhD, DACVIM-LA
Clinical Assistant Professor of Equine Surgery
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. - "Drip Happens: Total Intravenous Anesthesia in Horses"
Payton Lavoie, LVT
Operating Room Supervisor
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. - "Beyond Lameness: The Non-Orthopedic Causes of Poor Performance in Horses"
Elizabeth MacDonald, BVMS, MS, DACVIM (LAIM)
Clinical Instructor of Equine Medicine
LUNCH - 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
1 p.m. - 2 p.m. - "Filtering Facts: The Liver and Kidney's Role in Equine Health"
Megan Marchitello, DVM
Clinical Instructor of Equine Medicine
2 p.m. - 3 p.m. - "Tech to Leader"
Sara Brazier, LVT, CAPP
Patient Care and PR Manager - Woodside Equine Clinic, Ashland, Virginia
3 p.m. - 4 p.m. - "In a Flash: Rapid Ultrasound Assessment in the Equine Patient"
Sarah Dukti, DVM, DACVS-LA, DACVECC
Clinical Assistant Professor of Equine Emergency and Critical Care
Questions?
To learn more about our continuing education programs, contact Sharon Peart at 703-771-6842 or speart@vt.edu.