Join CE-accredited veterinary surgery courses and webinars, connect with a community of peers and mentors, and advance your skills in small animal and equine orthopedic surgery.
AO VET North America offers CE-accredited, in-person and online education in small animal and equine orthopedic surgery, supported by a strong peer and mentor community. With upcoming multi-course events in Cary, NC and Scottsdale, AZ, and additional offerings, vets can advance their clinical skills, careers, and patient outcomes. AO Vet membership provides additional resources and opportunities to get involved through faculty roles, committees, mentoring, and volunteering.
Countdown to the AO VET NA Cary, NC courses!
Three orthopedic veterinary surgery courses. Two and a half days. One location.
May 13-15, 2026
Cary, NC
Small Animal Fracture Management
Blended Course: Principles of Small Animal Fracture Management
This is the perfect starting point for veterinary surgery residents, recent graduates, and practicing surgeons looking to solidify their core skills.
What learners will experience:
- Master the biology of bone healing and fracture repair.
- Gain confidence in soft tissue handling and bone grafting.
- Learn proven techniques for internal fixation.
This course is suitable for any veterinary surgeon with an interest in managing fractures in small animals, including: veterinary surgery residents, interns, veterinary graduates at the start of their career, and practicing veterinary surgeons with some surgical experience.
Mary Sarah Bergh, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR
Chairperson
Sarah Malek, DVM, PhD, DACVS
Co-Chairperson
Advanced Small Animal Fracture Management with Wet Lab
Advanced Techniques in Small Animal Fracture Management (with Wet Lab)
This advanced track takes your skills further. Dive deep into innovative orthopedic concepts and tackle complex cases.
What to expect:
- Wet Lab: Hands-on practical learning
- Expert Insight: Learn directly from leading surgeons experienced with treating complex cases.
- Advanced Concepts: The latest fracture management strategies
Enrollment is open to veterinary surgery residents towards the end of their training program, interns and practicing veterinarians with experience in orthopaedics and traumatology.
W. Brian Saunders, DVM, PhD, DACVS
Chairperson
Katherine Barnes, DVM, MS, DACVS
Co-Chairperson
Equine Fracture Management
Blended Course—Principles of Equine Fracture Management
Enhance your skills and master a clear approach to managing common equine fractures. Gain practical insights and evidence-based techniques to confidently treat fractures in equine patients.
Key features include:
- Focused lectures to enhance decision-making.
- Moderated small-group discussions for collaborative learning.
- Over six hours of hands-on practice with anatomic models.
Enrollment is open to veterinary residents, interns, students and practicing veterinarians with an interest in improving their skills and confidence in the decision-making and treatment of fractures in large animals.
Janik Gasiorowski, VMD, DACVS
Chairperson
Kyla Ortved, DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR
Co-Chairperson
Additional Upcoming AO VET NA Courses
Including equine surgery courses and small animal surgery courses for specialized vets.
Discover the Impact of AO VET NA on Your Career
We offer more than just veterinarian courses—we provide tools and connections to transform your practice and career. Here’s why vets choose us:
Continuing Education for Vets
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What Past Participants Say About Our Courses?
Here’s what some of our AO VET NA past participants shared in their post-course feedback.
Past-Chair, AO VET NA
José M. García-López, VMD, DACVS, DACVSMR
We at AO VET NA are devoted to improving the care and clinical outcomes of our veterinary orthopedic patients through education, research, and community outreach. If you have a passion for orthopedics and want to be a life-long learner as well as part of an outstanding community of peers, AO VET NA is the place for you!”
