Veterinary CE Reimagined

Thoughtful CE for Veterinary Professionals

This isn’t conference-room CE. It’s 16 hours Veterinary Continuing Education (RACE approved), integrated into a well-designed journey, offering space to learn, reflect, and return home energized.

We keep our groups small, with no more than 25 people, because it creates a cohesive experience. Conversations happen naturally, questions get answered, and learning feels engaging.

It also makes it easier to connect with the people around you, share meals, and actually get to know one another, creating a sense of community that stays with you long after the experience ends.

Meet your Speakers

We welcome two outstanding speakers to present CE material, providing a well-rounded learning experience.

Andre will present on Anesthesia, Emergency and Critical Care (10 CE credits).

Kelly Cronin will present on Business Management (6 CE credits).

Morocco retreat dates are September 23-29, 2026.

Dr. Andre Shih

Dr. Andre Shih earned his veterinary degree from the University of São Paulo in Brazil before moving to the United States to complete his DVM training at the University of Wisconsin.

He began his career as an emergency veterinarian at Fox Valley Animal Referral Center in Wisconsin, then completed an anesthesia residency and became board certified in Anesthesia and Analgesia.

Dr. Shih spent ten years on faculty with the University of Florida’s anesthesia service before pursuing a second residency in Emergency and Critical Care, where he also became board certified.

He is now co founder and medical director of Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency in Atlanta, Georgia, with research interests that include cardiopulmonary resuscitation, neuropathic pain, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring.

Kelly Cronin

Kelly Cronin started volunteering in veterinary medicine. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin, Madison with a BS in Animal Sciences, she became licensed as a veterinary technician in Alaska in 2001(inactive license), New Mexico in 2006 (inactive license), Wisconsin in 2016, and Virginia in 2025.

Kelly became Certified as a Professional in Human Resources in 2010 (inactive), completing her Master of Business Administration from Mississippi State University in 2012, and became a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Emergency and Critical Care in 2013.

Kelly wrote and published “In the Middle”, a book for veterinary technicians in management. She is a national and international speaker presenting on leadership, management, and emergency and critical care medicine.

She is the CEO of Success Strategies Veterinary Consulting and Chief Advancement Officer at the helm of VetTechLife.

Previously, she was the Director of Denovo Operations for the Mission Veterinary Partners and VP of Operations for Partner Specialty and Emergency Hospitals.

She is currently Senior Account Executive for Teem Veterinary Scribes. Kelly is an organizer of the VetTechLife CE on the Sea events, which is now in planning for its 7th sailing.

She offers short courses online in management, technical topics, marketing, presenting, resume review, professional growth, and financial fitness through Success Strategies University.

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