Senior Dog Certification Program
Advanced Veterinary Membership
Advanced RACE-approved training based on the latest developments in Canine Geroscience and best practices when caring for elderly canines.
What's included with Advanced Membership:
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Expert-led modules: Learn from board-certified specialists and experienced leaders in senior canine care.
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RACE-Approved CE: Earn 14.5 hours of continuing education for veterinarians and technicians.
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Advanced care strategies: Dive into the latest insights in canine geroscience, chronic pain, nutrition, anesthesia, end-of-life care, and more.
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Certification & Recognition: Get listed in the Senior Dog Certified Directory and join our members-only online community.
We're setting a Standard of Care for
Senior and Geriatric Dogs
Courses included
Advanced Veterinary Membership
Includes access to 14.5 hours of Race-Approved CE for Veterinary Practitioners -- Ideal for Veterinarians, Technicians and Specialists.
The Curriculum
Advanced Member Benefits:
Advanced Membership includes access to 14.5 hours of RACE-approved CE in the Level 1 and Level 2 Certification Courses.
Access to the Senior Dog Vets Webinar Series for additional RACE-approved CE focused on geriatric medicine topics.
Invitation to Virtual Rounds with Specialists. Discuss cases. Ask Questions. Get expert tips for managing geriatric patients.
Vets and Vet Professionals who complete the Certification Courses are listed in the Senior Dog Certified Directory.
Private Online Community for Veterinary Members to share tips, observations, and resources with one another.
Additional Senior Dog Certification CE in development. Coming Fall 2025!
Dr. Jennifer Boland
Senior Dog Certified Veterinarian
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Dr. Kathryn Ford
Senior Dog Certified Veterinarian
Senior Dog Certified Veterinarian
“I liked about how the course was structured, and I liked how the information was laid out. It has given me wider understanding of how I can help senior and geriatric patients when they come into clinic and before they arrive.”
Dr. Jane D.
Senior Dog Certified Veterinarian
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Are you ready to join the forefront of setting a new standard of care for all those senior dog patients?
With the growing number of senior and geriatric dog patients coming into your practice, it's important that every team member understands and is familiar with the foundational considerations for Senior Dog Care.
Group Rates
If you're interested in registration for multiple members of your team, group rates are available. Submit a request for your practice!
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Frequently asked questions
Are the courses live or prerecorded?
All Senior Dog Vets certification modules and courses are fully prerecorded. You can start, pause, and revisit any lesson at your convenience—learn at the pace that works best for your schedule.
Can I complete the certification at my own pace?
Absolutely. Once you enroll, you’ll have 24/7 access to every video, lecture, and resource. There are no required “live” sessions or fixed deadlines—simply work through the material when it suits you.
Does this CE make a vet a senior dog specialist?
This veterinary certification is focused on enabling practitioners to become senior dog focused vets who have access and advanced training in the latest developments in Canine Geroscience and methods of caring for elderly canines.
Certification allows pet parents to find practitioners in their area that continue to focus a large portion of their training on geriatric canine medicine. Check out the Senior Dog Certified Directory. At this time, there is no such thing as a specialty in geriatric canine medicine and our certification does not make a specialty.
How often will I need to take CE to stay in the directory?
In order to earn Senior Dog Certification, veterinary professionals must successfully complete the Senior Dog Vets online certification courses. Veterinary certification will need to be renewed annually in order to stay Senior Dog Certified.
How do I renew my Membership?
Veterinary certification will need to be renewed annually in order to stay Senior Dog Certified. To uphold your certification, you must complete 4 additional hours of Senior Dog Vets-specific CE annually, and maintain an active membership via an annual renewal fee.
Who can become a Member?
The veterinary certification program is open to veterinarians, veterinary technicians and all levels of veterinary support staff members. As we continue to grow, we will be developing our CE courses to include learning paths specific for different roles in veterinary medicine.
Which option is best for me?
Standard Membership - Includes 7 hours of Race-Approved CE, which provides a great foundation for all support staff members in your practice – including receptionists and all levels of assistants.
Advanced Membership - Includes 14.5 hours of Race-Approved CE, which is geared more towards doctors and technicians – including general practice veterinarians and specialists as well as credentialed technicians and assistants with comparable experience and role in your practice with patient care. However, any veterinary team members interested in learning more can enroll!
Is this CE appropriate for specialists?
Absolutely. Our founder, Lauren Adelman, DVM, DACVIM talks about how she learns so much from fellow specialists and vets in different areas of geriatric medicine by being a part of it. Listen here.
Is any of this CE relatable for cats?
Though there may be some crossovers for cats with aging, our CE is really focused on research behind canines at this time. As a different species, cats would benefit from their own track.
The doctors and staff at my practice are very interested! Are there group rates available for this?
Yes! If you're interested in multiple Senior Dog Certification Memberships for your team, check out the Group Enrollment Details or reach out to us at info@seniordogvets.com to set up a group rate for your practice!