Designed for busy veterinary professionals, this course delivers short, actionable lessons and practical tools that save you time, reduce overwhelm, and help you confidently treat exotic patients without wasting money on CE that doesn't stick.
"It has meant a great deal to me to have one-on-one time with you and learn from your expertise as I navigate the early stages of my career in exotics. I am very lucky and grateful to have come across your course. Thank you for your kind words of encouragement and support during this first month of my dream job. It has made a big difference for me to be able to refer back to you and make sure I am practicing quality medicine for my patients and community."
The recorded content to go at one’s own pace and case review during the video calls and the history sheets for reptiles especially [were the most helpful parts of the course].
"I really enjoyed the weekly calls to review cases and materials relevant to the weeks course load. Having an experienced exotics vet review radiographs, bloodwork, cases, etc and give feedback was invaluable."
Get 18 hours of practical exotic vet med training (RACE-approval pending) covering mammals, birds, and reptiles.
Use plug-and-play tools like diagnostic flowcharts, stabilization checklists, and drug tables in your next exotic appointment.
Stop turning away cases and start enjoying the variety that makes veterinary medicine exciting again.
A small animal GP who secretly panics when a rabbit, bird or reptile shows up the schedule (even though you want to help them)
A vet who loves medicine, but feels under-trained, under-supported and overwhelmed when it comes to exotics
A little rebellious at heart and craving something more exciting, meaningful, and challenging than another itchy goldendoodle
An ER vet who can stabilize dogs and cats in your sleep, but feels unsure or even panicked when faced with an exotic patient in crisis
A clinician who worries about missing subtle signs in prey species that crash quickly
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because you'll finally know how to approach exotics cases methodically instead of scrambling for answers in the moment.
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because you'll understand the "why" behind husbandry, nutrition, diagnostics, and treatment recommendations.
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because you didn't go to vet school to treat just one or two species. Expand your skillset beyond dogs and cats and become the go-to vet in your area for exotic vet care.
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by adding variety to your caseload with exotic patients that challenge you, light you up, and remind you that vet med can be fun.
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because you'll be confidently treating exotics cases that walk through your door and won't need to refer every rabbit, lizard, and parrot to the specialty clinic an hour away.
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because you did it their way. Now it's time to do what you want. Say yes to the cases that excite you, stand out in your community, and create a career that feels like yours, not the one you were told you were supposed to have.
"Dr. Turner is an incredibly knowledgeable DVM, especially for exotic pet medicine. She stays up to date on the standard of care and ensures those she teaches learn the techniques too. She is very patient and wants to make sure the vets - and techs - she guides feel comfortable with what they’re doing and that they understand the clinical reasoning behind their decisions. Dr. Turner’s experience is invaluable and I wouldn’t be where I am today without her mentorship!"
Essentials will be back and better than ever in 2026 with updated content, more CE hours, and new supporting resources.
This course will cover the basics you need to be confident introducing exotic veterinary medicine into your practice.
12-week course
18 hours of pre-recorded modules (RACE-approval pending) to view at your convenience, with bonus lesson transcripts, species-specific husbandry questionnaires, and knowledge summaries.
Once the course starts, you have access to current and any new course content for 1 year after the course start date.
6 (every other week) 1-hour group coaching calls with me to discuss the previous week's modules and any exotic vet med questions participants have!
Pre-recorded lectures for Avian, Exotic Companion Mammal and Reptile/Amphibian species covering:
Anatomy & physiology
Husbandry
Restraint & physical exam
Preventative care & basic techniques
Recognition, diagnosis and treatment of common diseases
This section includes modules covering the following:
Anatomy & physiology
Restraint & physical exam
Digital downloads include:
Transcripts from each module recording
History form
Helpful summaries of key points
This section includes modules covering the following:
Preventative care & basic techniques
Recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of common diseases
Digital downloads include:
Transcripts from each module recording
Helpful summaries of key points (coming soon!)
This section includes modules covering the following:
Anatomy & physiology
Restraint & physical exam
Digital downloads include:
Transcripts from each module recording
History form
Helpful summaries of key points
This section includes modules covering the following:
Preventative care & basic techniques
Recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of common diseases
Digital downloads include:
Transcripts from each module recording
Helpful summaries of key points (coming soon!)
This section includes modules covering the following:
Anatomy & physiology
Restraint & physical exam
Digital downloads include:
Transcripts from each module recording
History form
This section includes modules covering the following:
Preventative care & basic techniques
Recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of common diseases
Digital downloads include:
Transcripts from each module recording
Helpful summaries of key points (coming soon!)
Short demonstration videos of a variety of techniques & presentations.
Some videos by Rachel Siu, DVM (@exotic.pet.vet). Shared with permission.
These are external resources I've compiled as a supplement to the material covered in the course.