Are you looking for a career that combines the personal satisfaction of teaching with your passion for animal care? The at Lincoln Memorial University is designed for veterinary professionals who want to enhance their instructional skills and contribute meaningfully to veterinary education.
Delivered 100% online and fully asynchronous, the CVEd program provides the flexibility needed for working professionals to complete coursework on their schedule. Whether you're currently teaching in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program (DVM), veterinary technician program, or transitioning into a veterinary education role, this program offers practical, research-informed training you can apply directly in the classroom or lab.
Conducted jointly with LMU’s Master of Veterinary Education (MVEd) program, this certificate strengthens your foundation in educational theory and instructional methodology while offering flexible pacing to meet your career needs.
Why Choose the CVEd at LMU?
All you need is a reliable internet connection to get started—no campus visits required!
To be eligible for the CVEd program, you must be a veterinary professional actively working in veterinary education. To qualify for the CVEd program, you must:
The CVEd program accepts students for Fall and Spring Semesters. To apply, submit the following materials through the application system:
Statement of Intent:
“Explain your motivation for obtaining a Certificate of Veterinary Education, your current position and how you interact with students, and how/why this certificate will help you in your career goals.”
Important: All documents must be submitted through . Your application must be completed and verified by the deadline to be reviewed. It is your responsibility to track your application’s progress. Applications that are incomplete or unverified by the deadline will not be considered.
Timeline
The CVEd program equips veterinary professionals with the knowledge and tools to improve their teaching effectiveness and address the diverse learning needs of veterinary students.
Upon completion, graduates will be prepared to:
At LMU, we are committed to supporting the advancement of veterinary education by empowering educators with high-impact instructional skills.
Want to learn more about the CVEd program or have additional questions? We’re happy to assist you!
LMU-CVM Graduate Programs
CVMGradPrograms@LMUnet.edu