Learn more about us
We are foreign trained veterinarians ourselves, we've gone through the same struggles you have and want to share our experience and facilities with you to help you better prepare for the difficult exams you face in becoming North America licensed veterinarians.
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Experience taking and understanding the requirements of the CPE exam.
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Courses that really focus on what you need specifically to pass your exam.
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Self study resources made available to all candidates, including cases and differentials.
CPE Online Academy
$700 / 3 months of access
Access Includes:
- All of the existing content as well as new content that is soon to be released
- Preparation materials for Surgery, Anesthesia, Radiology, Necropsy, Equine, Ruminant, SAM
- Video content presented as described by the MOA as well as videos of Dr. Thompson teaching best approaches to sections
- Exclusive access to once a month Q&As with Dr. Thompson
- Click here to find out how to sign up!
Radiology Case of the Week
FREE / 1 Case Per Week
Content powered by Dr. Adrien Hespel and Dr. Joanna ThompsonFeatures
Equine training
In depth physical exam with lameness exams on sound horses, videos of lame horses (as in exam in 2021), as well as skills demonstrations
Ruminant training
Physical exam for clinical case practice on goats, sheep, calves, and dairy cows. Including mastitis exam, pregnancy palpation, and discussion on obstetrics.
Complete Small Animal training (SAM)
Physical exam dog, skill demonstration on live dogs. SAM2 case drills.
Surgery
Step by step discussion of best practices: ligature techniques, surgical scrub, four corner draping and sterile technique, timing, and common pitfalls.
Anesthesia
Anesthetic machine review, drug calculation and protocols, leak and hiss test discussion, drip rate, sterile IV catheter placement, induction/intubation, troubleshooting, common pitfalls.
Testimonials
Hear what others are saying about our programs.
Team
The individuals who keep CPE Training running.
Dr. Joanna Thompson DVM PHD
Founder/Owner/InstructorCristian Thompson
Co-Owner/CTO/Animal TrainerPricing
Comprehensive Session
(In Person Training)
$2,499 / 5 days
- Equine
- Ruminant
- SAM1
- Necropsy
- Radiology: Theory
- Anesthesia
- Surgery: 1 spay in week
- CPE Style procedure
- Free Accommodation (Up to 4 students)
Surgery and Anesthesia Intensive
(In Person Training)
$2,699 / 5 days
- Surgery: 1 spay per day
- Anesthesia: 1 per day
- CPE Style procedure
Observer
(In Person Training)
Half Program Cost
- Observe the process from start to finish
- Learn all the theory for all CPE sections
- Shadow students performing hands on work
- No hands on experience is given for this package
- No accomodation provided, you must find lodging
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is your COVID policy?
We require students to be fully vaccinated,including an annual booster.
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Do you offer hands on surgery training?
Yes, we do.
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Where are you located and how do I get there?
We live in Doniphan, MO. There are several potential options for air fare to our location. One is in Cape Girardeau, MO (2 hour drive), another is Memphis, TN(2 hours and 21 Minutes), and the other is St. Louis, MO (3 hour drive). St. Louis and Memphis both have car rental availability. Please be aware that navigation via Google Maps is the most reliable way to get to us, Apple Maps registers our address at the wrong location!
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Do you offer training over the weekends?
We do not typically offer training on the weekends as this is often the only recovery time available for animals and instructors.
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Do you have accomodation for me?
Yes we offer up to 4 students a private bedroom free of cost. As well as access to a students only bathroom and living room, with study areas. Occupancy can be co-ed.
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When is the best time to come for the training?
We typically recommend to book a session two to four months before your CPE exam. Often times students realize during the course of the program that they could benefit from additional time to solidify the content learned. So don't cut it too close.
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How far in advance do I have to book?
While we try our best to accomodate everyone, our spots do fill up quickly. We advise to reserve your session several months in advance of your CPE exam date. To ensure that your preferred dates are available.
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How do I make a booking?
In order to be cleared for a booking you must submit evidence of covid vaccination and booster and screenshot of your ECFVG enrollment page. We ask for a deposit of $500 (USD) to hold a spot. It is refundable up to 60 days before your scheduled session start date. Once you agree on a window with Dr. Thompson, she will send you an invoice through Square for your deposit.
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When is the payment due/How do I pay?
The remainder of the deposit is due on site during the training. Payment options will be online payment via Square. The remainder of the fee is due a week prior to the training or by the the date of the invoice sent. This fee is non-refundable.
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Are you associated with or endorsed by the ECFVG or AVMA
No we are not associated with or endorsed by either the ECFVG nor the AVMA.
Contact
Have questions or concerns we haven't covered. Please contact us.
- Comprehensive Course Available
- Comprehensive Course not Available
- Surgery And Anesthesia Intensive Course Available
- Surgery and Anesthesia Intensive Course not Available
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Observer Available
Email Us
Thompsonveterinaryservice@gmail.com