AO VET NA Courses and Events Overview
In-person events
AO VET NA Blended Course—Spotlight Series: Canine Simple and Complex Fractures Affecting the Elbow Joint (with animal anatomical specimens)
Date: October 30 - 31, 2026
This two-day course focuses on the diagnosis and management of fractures affecting the canine elbow joint, with particular emphasis on humeral condylar fractures. Participants will engage in an interactive learning experience that includes pre-course online modules, in-depth lectures, case and panel discussions, and hands-on laboratory sessions.
Credits available: RACE
Venue: Boston, MA, USA
Course Level: Advanced
AO VET NA Blended Course—Spotlight Series: Surgical Management of Pelvic Fractures (with animal anatomic specimens)
Date: November 1 - 2, 2026
This course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to effectively manage pelvic fractures in dogs. Through pre-course, case-based discussions, participants will learn to devise and interpret comprehensive diagnostic plans for patients with pelvic fractures. This will include the integration of advanced imaging modalities and planning software to support accurate diagnosis and informed decision-making.
Credits available: RACE
Venue: Boston, MA, USA
Course Level: Advanced
AO VET NA Blended Course—Advanced Techniques in the Management of Small Animal Spinal Disorders
Date: November 16 - 18, 2026
The AO VET North America Course – Advanced Techniques in the Management of Small Animal Spinal Disorders provides hands-on training in the application of AO Principles to small animal spinal surgery. Through a modular format combining case-based learning and practical labs using canine cadavers and models, participants will refine their skills in diagnosis, imaging, and stabilization techniques for cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and lumbosacral spinal disorders. The course is taught by expert faculty in neurology, orthopedics, and radiology.
Credits available: RACE
Venue: Las Vegas, NV, USA
Course Level: Advanced