Level 2 Advanced Senior Dog Certification for Practice Owners, Veterinarians, and RVTs
Advanced Membership helps you set a clear standard for senior dog care, drive better client conversations, and improve practice consistency.
Get practical training for chronic pain, anesthesia, nutrition, cognition, dentistry, ophthalmology, and end-of-life care.
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14.5 hours of RACE-approved CE (Level 1 + Level 2)
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Ideal for practice owners, associate veterinarians, and RVTs
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$349 for new members
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$199/year renewal
Trusted by Veterinary Professionals Focused on Senior Dog Care
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Members have Enrolled in the Certification Program
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Countries with Certified Veterinarians & Vet Professionals
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Senior Dog Certified Veterinarians & Vet Professionals
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US States with Certified Veterinarians & Vet Professionals
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Certificates Awarded across
2 RACE-Approved CE Courses.
7
Canadian Provinces with Certified Veterinarians & Vet Professionals
Who Advanced Membership Is For:
Advanced Membership is designed for practice owners, associate veterinarians, and RVTs seeking deeper training and a unified approach to senior care in their practice.
This is a strong fit if you want to:
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Improve diagnostic planning and consistency in senior visits
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Strengthen chronic pain management and follow-up pathways
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Make anesthesia and procedure decisions with greater clarity for older dogs
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Communicate earlier so fewer conversations happen “too late”
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Build a senior-care standard that supports higher-value care and practice differentiation
Level 2
Are you ready to level up?
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Expert-led modules from experienced leaders and board-certified specialists in senior canine care
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14.5 hours of RACE-approved CE for veterinarians and technicians
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Level 1 + Level 2 certification courses included
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Certification + recognition after completion
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Senior Dog Certified Directory listing after certification
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Ongoing CE webinars plus rounds with specialists
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Member community for practical collaboration and resource sharing
Early access to new CE as additional senior-care content is released
Price: $349 new • $199/year renewal
Level 2
Training a full hospital team? Group rates are available.
Level 2 Topics in Advanced Senior Dog Care
These modules are designed to improve decision-making and continuity for the senior dogs you see every day.
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Anesthetic and surgical considerations for senior dogs
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Nutritional considerations for healthy senior dogs
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Managing the CCD patient
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Chronic pain management in senior dogs
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Senior dog dentistry
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Common eye abnormalities in senior dogs
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End-of-life care
All modules are on-demand, so you can start, pause, and revisit on your schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions About Senior Dog Certification Level 2
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 anytime, and 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. Just work through the material when it suits you.
Does this CE make a vet a senior dog specialist?
This certification is designed to help practitioners become senior-dog-focused clinicians with access to advanced training in the latest developments in canine geroscience and the care of elderly dogs.
Certification also helps pet parents find practitioners in their area who continue to dedicate a meaningful portion of their ongoing education to geriatric canine medicine. Check out the Senior Dog Certified Directory.
At this time, there is no formal specialty in geriatric canine medicine, and this certification does not create one.
How often will I need to take CE to stay in the directory?
To earn Senior Dog Certification, veterinary professionals must successfully complete the Senior Dog Vets online certification courses. Certification must be renewed annually to remain Senior Dog Certified and stay listed in the directory.
How do I renew my membership?
Certification is renewed annually. To maintain your Senior Dog Certified status, you must complete 4 additional hours of Senior Dog Vets-specific CE each year and keep an active membership through an annual renewal fee.
Who can become a member?
The certification program is open to veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary support staff at all levels. As we continue to grow, we’ll be developing CE courses and role-specific learning paths for different positions in veterinary medicine.
Is this CE appropriate for specialists?
Absolutely. Our founder, Lauren Adelman, DVM, DACVIM, shares how much she continues to learn from fellow specialists and veterinarians across different areas of geriatric medicine through this program. Listen here.
Is any of this CE relatable for cats?
There may be some crossovers when it comes to aging, but our CE is currently focused on canine research and care. Since cats are a different species, they would benefit from their own dedicated track.
Doctors and staff at my practice are very interested. Are there group rates available?
Yes. If you’re interested in multiple Senior Dog Certification memberships for your team, check out the Group Enrollment Details or email us at info@seniordogvets.com to set up a group rate for your practice.