Module Internal Medicine

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Geert Paes, DVM, Dip ECVIM-ca

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Course includes:

2 Lessons

13 Topics

Quiz

Certificate

Clinical case

Protocol

Duration: 7 hours

We conclude the learning trajectory with internal medicine. As this is a very broad field, it is not possible to cover it in full within a 6-week module. For veterinarians with a particular interest in this area, we recommend our separate ‘Internal Medicine’ learning trajectories.

This module focuses on a selection of common and clinically relevant internal medicine topics, all presented through webinars. The following subjects are covered:

Systemic hypertension (including physiology, underlying diseases, clinical consequences, diagnosis, and treatment, with attention to species differences between dogs and cats)
Chronic diarrhea (practical approach to patients with small intestinal diarrhea lasting more than 3 weeks)
Acute hemorrhagic gastroenteritis
Parvovirus infections

In addition to the webinars, the module is supplemented with clinical cases that you can work through independently, practical protocols, and engaging reading materials to support and deepen your understanding.

Instructors:

Geert Paes, DVM, Dipl. ECVIM-CA

Duration:

Approximately 7 hours

Geert Paes, DVM, Dip ECVIM-ca

After graduating as a veterinarian in 2006 from the University of Ghent, Geert completed an internship and residency in small animal internal medicine. She remained at the university until 2012, after which she moved to Western Canada. There, she spent several years working in first-line practice, before transitioning back into emergency and referral medicine. This experience gave her a deep understanding of the realities of clinical practice and a strong appreciation for the challenges faced by general practitioners on a daily basis.

Geert has been a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ECVIM-CA) since 2017 and is (co-)author of several scientific publications. She currently works as a specialist at Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital in Surrey, Canada, and as a teleconsultant.

However, what truly sets Geert apart is her passion for teaching. She is known for her ability to explain complex topics in a clear, accessible, and practical way, making internal medicine understandable for every veterinarian—regardless of their level of experience. Her teaching style is characterized by clear explanations, additional context, and a strong focus on clinical reasoning.

Having worked in first-line practice herself, Geert strongly believes that the “ideal scenario” is not always achievable. Her goal is not only to teach what the gold standard (Plan A) looks like, but also to equip veterinarians with the tools and confidence to make well-reasoned decisions when they need to rely on Plan B or Plan C.

Her courses are highly valued for their practical approach and direct applicability in daily practice, and her enthusiasm for internal medicine is contagious—she consistently succeeds in inspiring others to develop the same passion.

Driven by this vision, Geert founded OnlineVetTraining (OVT) in 2019, with the aim of providing accessible, high-quality, and clinically relevant education for veterinarians and veterinary professionals worldwide.