Continuing Education
Practical Education. Better Patient Care. Stronger Veterinary Teams.
Our Commitment to eductation
education is part of our mission
Education has always been central to the mission of McKinney Emergency Veterinary Clinic.
We believe exceptional patient care begins with exceptional veterinary professionals. That's why we continually invest in the education and professional development of our own doctors, technicians, and support staff through continuing education, advanced training, industry conferences, and professional certification.
Our Continuing Education program extends that same commitment beyond our hospital. By sharing practical knowledge, hands-on training, and real-world emergency medicine experience with the veterinary community, we hope to strengthen veterinary teams and improve patient care throughout North Texas.
Featured Course
RECOVER® BLS/ALS CPR Certification
Learn the RECOVER® Standard
Official RECOVER® BLS/ALS certification combining evidence-based online learning with instructor-led, hands-on skills training. Participants complete the required online coursework before attending an in-person skills workshop focused on practical application, team-based resuscitation, and high-quality CPR techniques.
Course Highlights
• Self-paced online prerequisite coursework
• Instructor-led hands-on skills workshop
• Small class sizes for individualized instruction
• Evidence-based RECOVER® curriculum
• Certification upon successful completion
Courses are led by Dr. Jennifer Pierotti, a Certified RECOVER® Instructor, combining the official RECOVER® curriculum with decades of emergency and critical care experience.
upcoming courses
Register for an Upcoming Course
Browse available public RECOVER® BLS/ALS courses below. Additional continuing education opportunities will be added as our education program continues to grow.
Private group classes
Reserve an Exclusive RECOVER® Class for Your Team
Looking to certify your entire veterinary team? Private RECOVER® BLS/ALS classes are available for hospitals and organizations seeking a dedicated training experience. Each class is reserved exclusively for your team and scheduled based on instructor availability.
Private Class Details
- 8–12 participants per class
- 8 hours of instructor-led, hands-on skills training
- Official RECOVER® BLS & ALS Skills Assessment
- RACE-approved Continuing Education
- Official RECOVER® Certification upon successful completion
- 20% instructor discount toward the required RECOVER® online coursework
Request a Private Class
For pricing, availability, or to discuss a private class for your hospital or organization, please contact:
Lindsey Velnosky
Practice Manager
📧 lvelnosky@mevc.net
OTHER TRAINING RESOURCES
EXPANDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Our Continuing Education program is just getting started. As it grows, we plan to expand beyond CPR certification by offering practical, evidence-based training and educational resources for veterinary professionals, first responders, and emergency teams.
Planned Future Offerings
- RACE-approved continuing education lectures
- Emergency and critical care workshops
- Clinical skills laboratories
- Downloadable SOPs, protocols, and reference materials
- Case-based learning sessions
- Specialty certification courses
- Educational webinars and recorded training content
Whether you're looking to earn continuing education credit, strengthen clinical skills, or stay current with advances in emergency medicine, our goal is to provide practical education that translates directly to better patient care.
Check back regularly as new courses, educational resources, and training opportunities are added.