Do you enjoy tackling complex cases and getting to the bottom of what’s really going on? Do you thrive on patients where the diagnosis isn’t immediately obvious and clinical reasoning truly matters? And do chronic gastrointestinal, urinary, hematologic, or endocrine cases spark your interest?
If so, you’re not alone! These types of cases make up a large proportion of what we see in first-line practice. This training program is specifically designed for veterinarians who want to feel confident and well-equipped when approaching internal medicine cases, and who are looking to build a solid, practical foundation that they can apply directly in their daily work.
Over the course of one year, you will be immersed in the fascinating world of internal medicine, with a strong focus on the types of cases you encounter in daily practice. Through clinically relevant scenarios and grounded in the latest literature, this training program provides practical tools to help you approach cases in a structured and confident way.
Within this program, the following key disciplines of internal medicine are covered: endocrinology, gastroenterology, uro-nephrology, hematology and cytology, and hepatology/pancreatic disease.
This training program is fully self-paced and entirely online, allowing you to complete it at your own pace and according to your own schedule. Despite this independent format, the learning experience is designed to feel highly engaging and interactive. Short, focused video lectures are alternated with a variety of learning materials, including protocols, step-by-step plans, recommended reading, and self-assessment quizzes.
The program consists of 6 modules and includes at least 50 hours of educational content, primarily delivered through online webinars. The modules are released sequentially, and you will have two months to complete each module before progressing to the next. Each module features clinical cases that you will work through independently, followed by in-depth video discussions highlighting the clinical reasoning and key take-home messages. This case-based approach ensures that the content remains practical, relevant, and directly applicable to your daily work. Please note that the 50 hours refers to the webinar content alone. To complete the full training program, including learning materials, clinical cases, and quizzes, you should expect to spend approximately 10–12 hours per module. This ensures a thorough and comprehensive learning experience.
For veterinarians with a particular interest in other areas of internal medicine, we also offer a complementary program: Internal Medicine II, focusing on infectious diseases, respiratory medicine, immune-mediated disorders, and emergency and critical care. Both programs cover entirely different topics and can be followed independently or alongside each other. Participants who enroll in both programs receive a 10% discount on each trajectory.
This training program is designed for veterinarians working in first-line practice or in a hospital setting who regularly encounter internal medicine cases and want to approach them with greater confidence and structure. It is ideal for those who enjoy clinical reasoning, especially in cases where the diagnosis is not immediately clear and a systematic approach is essential.
Whether you are early in your career or already experienced but looking to strengthen your foundation, this training program will support you in building a solid, practical understanding of internal medicine. Core principles are thoroughly covered, while at the same time the program is continuously aligned with the latest literature and current insights. This makes it equally valuable for veterinarians who already have a good foundation but want to ensure they are fully up to date with the most recent developments in the field.
This one-year training program offers a comprehensive and structured approach to small animal internal medicine, focused on the types of cases you encounter in daily practice. Within this program, the following core areas of internal medicine are covered: endocrinology, gastroenterology, uro-nephrology, hematology and cytology, and hepatology/pancreatic disease.
The program is fully self-paced and entirely online, allowing you to learn at your own pace and according to your own schedule. Despite the online format, the course is specifically designed to feel highly engaging and interactive, through a continuous alternation of different learning methods.
You will learn through a combination of:
The training program consists of 6 modules and includes at least 50 hours of educational content. Modules are released sequentially, and you will have two months to complete each module, allowing ample time to integrate the material into your daily practice. Please note that the 50 hours refers to the webinar content alone. To complete the full program, including learning materials, clinical cases, and quizzes, you should expect to spend approximately 10–12 hours per module. This ensures a thorough and comprehensive learning experience.
This case-based and varied learning format ensures that the content remains practical, clinically relevant, and directly applicable, while keeping the learning experience dynamic and engaging throughout the entire program.
This training program is designed to give you more than just knowledge. It aims to build a solid foundation in internal medicine and the confidence to apply it in your daily clinical work. By combining theory with case-based learning, you will develop a structured approach to even the most complex cases, allowing you to make well-reasoned decisions with greater certainty.
Beyond the clinical benefits, the program is also accredited by RACE for 50 continuing education credits, ensuring that your learning is formally recognized.
However, the most valuable outcome of this training program is the confidence and clarity you will gain when approaching internal medicine cases. You will finish the program feeling better equipped, more structured in your thinking, and more confident in your clinical decision-making.
Registrations are now open, and an early bird discount is available for early registrations:
The training program officially starts on November 15 and runs over a period of one year.
Participants who register before November 15 will gain access to the program on the official start date (November 15), after which they will have one year to complete the trajectory.
After November 15, it remains possible to enroll at any time. From that moment on, you can start immediately upon registration, and your one-year access period will begin from your personal start date.
For example:
In this module, we take an in-depth look at some of the most common disorders affecting these two complex organ systems. Through a combination of theoretical and practical learning materials, you will develop a structured approach to the diagnosis and management of liver and pancreatic diseases in first-line practice.
The module covers the general diagnostic approach to hepatobiliary disease, including interpretation of blood work, the role of abdominal ultrasound of the liver and gallbladder, and the use of cytology and histopathology in clinical decision-making. In addition, important conditions such as feline hepatic lipidosis and canine pancreatitis are discussed in detail.
The online content also provides a deeper exploration of specific topics, including:
Throughout the module, you will be supported with practical step-by-step approaches and protocols to guide your clinical reasoning and help you apply the content directly in practice.
I really like that the course is divided into short videos. It makes it much easier to fit the training into a busy day, because you can watch two or three short videos in between other things, instead of having to sit down for a full one-hour webinar.
Most of the explanations are compact, clear, and very practice-oriented. As a first-line practitioner, I really appreciate that the content is directly relevant and useful for the cases we see in daily practice.
Linda
Geert explains everything in a very pleasant and engaging way. Her teaching is clear and practical, and she has a way of making even more difficult topics feel approachable. Very enjoyable to follow!
Vera
I almost wish there were more hours in the day, just so I could take the time to enjoy all the OVT courses properly. The lessons are always clear, focused, and practical, without unnecessary details. I also really appreciate the handouts: they are well structured, easy to use, and perfect to come back to afterwards whenever I want to refresh something.
Heleen
Taking a course at Online Vet Training is a real added value for you as a veterinarian. It is educational, fun, and truly practice-oriented. There is a very extensive range of course material offered in various formats (webinars, podcasts, live sessions, etc.). Additionally, there are a whole host of different specialists who come to share their expertise and are also available to answer questions. Geert Paes herself teaches in a wonderfully engaging way and is always willing to help if you are dealing with a difficult case; I found this to be a huge plus as well. All in all, I would definitely recommend OVT!
Lisa
I really enjoyed following the OVT training program this past year. The modules were clear, practical, and covered so many useful topics. I liked that I could go through the lessons at home in small, manageable moments, which made it easy to keep learning alongside work. It was a very enjoyable and motivating way to refresh my knowledge.
Laura
I found the Internal Medicine course incredibly interesting. It offers real depth across a wide range of internal medicine topics and gives you practical tools to approach more challenging cases with more confidence.
I also really appreciated the extra material available on the website for self-study. It is clear that a lot of work has gone into creating and organizing all of this content, and it makes the course feel very complete. I especially liked that, at certain moments, we could indicate which topics we wanted to explore in more detail. Also, Geert is always available to answer questions.
Paulien
I especially enjoyed the gastroenterology topics, because they focused on cases we see regularly in practice, but that can still be challenging to manage.
In endocrinology, I found the overview of the different diagnostic tests for Cushing’s very useful, especially the clear explanation of their advantages and limitations. The session on diabetes was also very helpful, as these patients can sometimes be quite complex.
Within uro-nephrology, the section on urethral obstruction was a little less new for me, as I see these cases more often and already feel reasonably confident with them. The topic of glomerulopathy, however, was definitely very useful and clinically relevant.
Sabine
Geert is a very enthusiastic speaker and clearly knows what she is talking about. She explains the topics in depth, but always in a way that is useful for everyday practice. I also really appreciate that everything is supported by the latest scientific insights, while still remaining practical. You can take what you learn and use it with your patients straight away. Highly recommended!
Illona Schwarzkopf
I’ve learned from Geert in different ways over the years: first while working with her in practice, where she was my supervisor, and later by following her courses for several years. What I have always appreciated is her calm and clear way of explaining things. She makes complex topics easy to follow, without oversimplifying them.
Her teaching is always up to date and based on the latest literature, but at the same time very practical and relevant for everyday cases. Whether you work in first-line practice or in a referral setting, you come away with knowledge you can actually use.
Geert is also very approachable. There is always room to ask questions, and if something cannot be answered straight away, she makes sure to come back to it later. Her guidance and teaching have really helped me grow further as a veterinarian in practice.
Suzanne
I followed lessons with Geert for three years as part of my Internal Medicine training program in the Netherlands. She has a very pleasant and clear way of teaching, and she manages to make even difficult internal medicine topics much easier to understand.
Geert always takes the time to answer questions properly, and nothing ever feels like too much trouble. Her presentations are clear, well structured, and contain the information you really need in practice.
What also stands out is how passionate she is about internal medicine. That enthusiasm makes her lessons enjoyable to follow, while at the same time giving your knowledge a real upgrade. I have always really enjoyed learning from her.
Sanne
Everything is explained so clearly and calmly. I especially like the webinars and the accompanying handouts, because they make it much easier to go through the material and come back to it whenever needed. I’m so happy with the OVT training programs that I’m now already completing my third trajectory ;-).
Olivia
Geert is an incredibly enthusiastic speaker with a huge amount of knowledge.
The presentations are very well prepared and easy to follow. She shares a lot of practical insights,
and the level of the lectures feels just right: accessible to start with, but still challenging enough to keep you thinking afterwards.
Jessica
A very valuable and high‑quality training program with great support and guidance throughout.
Just make sure you set aside enough study time!
Leen
Because the material is divided into small pieces, it’s really easy to fit it into my day. At home I can watch part of a webinar, on the train I might read through a handout, and between two patients in the clinic I can quickly review a practical case. Super convenient!
Charlotte Tournicourt
I’d really like to thank OVT for the very practical and interesting webinars, podcasts, and protocols!
As an equine vet, OVT has helped me tremendously to deepen my knowledge in small animal medicine.
Honestly, there hasn’t been a week where I didn’t log in to OVT… I wouldn’t want to work without it anymore ;).
Shana Van Wassenhove
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