OCT 31-NOV 3: CVC WEST, San Diego Convention Center. See www.thecvc.com for details.

IDEXX LEARNING CENTER on-going on-line courses & individual webinars on a variety of topics are available at www.Idexxlearningcenter.com.

CANINE REHABILITATION INSTITUTE in Loxahatchee, FL has a Canine Rehabilitation Program for veterinarians, veterinary technicians and physical therapy assistants. For complete details, see www.AnimalRehabInstitute.com, or call (561-0760).

E-TRAINING FOR DOGS, Inc. is offering on-line courses for veterinary technicians. Currently they are offering ‘Veterinary Clinic Puppy Manner & Socialization’ and ‘Canine Massage Therapy Certification’. Courses are available in live or on-demand webinar format. For more information, see www.e-trainingfordogs.com or call 1-877-652-3915.

FEMA (The Federal Emergency Management Agency) offers an independent study program dealing with Animals in Disaster through the Emergency Management Institute. The course is set up in 2 modules: Awareness & Preparedness and Community Planning. For more info, write to: FEMA, EMI-Independent Study Program, 16825 S Sexton Ave., Emmitsburg MD 21727-8998, or call (301) 447-6771, Fax (301) 447-1112, or check web site: www.fema.gov/home/emi/ishome.htm.

EQUINE INTERNSHIP FOR VETERINARY TECHNICIANS: Littleton Large Animal Clinic, a full-service equine hospital near Denver CO, offers a one year paid internship program. Call (303) 794-6359 for details.