- VIN Foundation opened registration for two free CE courses aimed at new veterinary graduates.
- Programs focus on emergency care, general practice case management, and clinical decision-making.
- Courses have supported recent graduates for more than 15 years.
- Topics include respiratory distress, seizures, feline urinary obstruction, and ethical challenges in practice.
- VIN Foundation says the programs are intended to strengthen confidence during the transition into practice.
VIN Foundation has opened enrollment for its “Getting Through the Night” and “Getting Through the Day” continuing education courses, two free programs developed to support new veterinary graduates as they transition from veterinary school into clinical practice.
The nonprofit organization said the courses have been offered for more than 15 years and are designed to help early-career veterinarians build practical clinical skills, improve decision-making, and gain confidence managing common emergency and general practice cases.
Emergency and General Practice Focus
According to VIN Foundation, the “Getting Through the Night” course focuses on emergency cases commonly encountered in general practice settings. Participants work through step-by-step case management scenarios involving conditions such as trauma, acute vomiting, respiratory distress, feline urinary obstruction, seizures, and congestive heart failure.
The companion course, “Getting Through the Day,” pairs new graduates with experienced practitioners to review common small animal presentations and day-to-day clinical challenges. Topics include handling moral dilemmas, overcoming common fears associated with practice, navigating compounding pharmacy considerations, and developing differential diagnoses for routine and complex cases.
Supporting the Transition Into Practice
“Helping new graduates at this defining career moment is core to the VIN Foundation’s mission,” said Jordan Benshea, executive director of VIN Foundation, in the announcement. “The Getting Through the Night and Getting Through the Day courses provide foundational support and help guide success in areas that often prove challenging after veterinary school.”
VIN Foundation said the programs are available at no cost to new veterinary graduates and are intended to supplement the transition into real-world clinical environments with mentorship and case-based learning opportunities.
The organization was created by members of the Veterinary Information Network (VIN) and supports veterinary professionals through educational programs, career support initiatives, and financial wellbeing resources. VIN currently includes more than 115,000 veterinarians and veterinary students worldwide.
Information sourced from the VIN Foundation press release.
