ACVECC Online Learning
The American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ACVECC) is committed to providing high level educational opportunities to veterinary healthcare professionals with an interest in veterinary emergency medicine and critical care. Click here to explore ACVECC Online Learning. Key components of ACVECC Online Learning include the following stellar initiatives:
Individual modules in veterinary emergency and critical care have been developed as part of a joint initiative of the ACVECC and the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS). One is welcomed to pick and choose from a variety of modules to purchase individually or take all of the modules at a significant discount by purchasing the FVECC Certificate Program.
The FVECC Certificate Program is the ultimate crash course in veterinary emergency and critical care (ECC). This program includes 40+ hours of online content, all geared towards delivering fundamental concepts in veterinary ECC! Whether one is a veterinarian or veterinary technician/technologist/nurse, whether one are just starting out or looking for a refresher, these courses are designed to boost one's skills and confidence in handling all types of ECC situations.
Upon completion of the FVECC Certificate Program, a Certificate of Completion is issued. Students can begin as early as their first year of veterinary school. Veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists/nurses can earn CE credits as all courses are RACE-approved, perfect for keeping your skills sharp and your licensing board happy! If one is aiming to earn a FVECC Certificate of Completion, all FVECC modules must be completed within two (2) years of starting one's journey. Individual course completion will count towards the FVECC Certificate even if one completes individual courses prior to enrollment in the certificate program.
The RECOVER Initiative is a non-profit program within ACVECC and VECCS dedicated to conducting high-quality education, research, and guideline creation. Through the efforts of over 100 veterinary specialists working with the RECOVER initiative, the very first evidence-based veterinary CPR guidelines were published in the Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Carein 2012. In 2024, RECOVER provided updates on treatment recommendations for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), and CPR-centered monitoring in dogs and cats using the rigorous GRADE methodology for evidence evaluation.
RECOVER veterinary certifications signify one’s knowledge and skills are up-to-date with current evidence-based guidelines. RECOVER offers certification for veterinary professionals in BLS and ALS through a two-step process involving online and in-person training. Certification is maintained by completing the online recertification course every two (2) years. Veterinary professionals may also become RECOVER Certified BLS Instructors® and RECOVER Certified ALS Instructors® through an additional certification process.
The Veterinary Advanced Trauma and Life Support (VetATLS) Program is designed for veterinarians and veterinary teams who want to enhance their confidence and competence in managing emergent trauma patients. The online modules for this program provide foundational knowledge of the principles of small animal trauma patient management. These modules also identify best practices in veterinary trauma patient care and provide standardized approaches to trauma patient triage, diagnostics, and treatment.
A full VetATLS Certification Program will be available in early 2026. This full Certification Program presents core advanced trauma and life support concepts paired with clinical case scenarios. The online VetATLS Certification Program will be eligible for continuing education credits and will be a requirement for further in-person scenario-based simulation training.