Operational K9 Week
The Richard McLaughlin Center for Operational Canines at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine presents:
Operational K9 Week
Join us for a week of specialized courses dedicated to the medical needs of Operational K9s. Whether you are a veterinarian, technician, MD, tactical medic, EMS, or active handler, this week offers unparalleled training from industry-leading experts while earning CEUs(veterinary).
When: June 15th – June 19th, 2026
Where: Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University N. Grafton, MA 01536
Pricing & Registration: (All links provide individual session options starting as low as $30)
Veterinary & Medical Professionals (DVM, MD, PA, Nurse): Full week access for $350 - click HERE
Vet Techs & Students, First Responders, EMS: Full week access for $250 - click HERE
Military & Operational Handlers: Attend for FREE click HERE to register at no cost with verification via .mil, .gov, or agency e-mail.
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Monday, June 15 |
NAVEMS Basic Veterinary Prehospital Care First Responder Course is designed specifically for EMS and first responders to provide life-saving care to our K9 partners. From legal frameworks to tactical medicine |
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Tuesday, June 16 |
NAVEMS Veterinary Prehospital First Responder Course- Basic Instructor Course; This "Train the Trainer" program is designed exclusively for veterinary professionals who want to bridge the gap between clinical expertise and frontline emergency response. (8 hours veterinary CEUs) |
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Wednesday, June 17 |
Advanced K9 Pre-hospital Care and Trauma Management Short Course; This intensive, high-level program is designed for practitioners who operate where the pavement ends and the mission begins. Moving beyond basic first aid, this course dives into the complexities of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (K9TCCC), prolonged field care, and the critical "hand-off" between EMS and the veterinary hospital. (16 hours veterinary CEUs) |
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Thursday, June 18 |
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Friday, June 19 |
Operational K9 Clinical Medicine Short Course; Enhance your clinical and operational toolkit with this comprehensive deep dive into the specialized health needs of working dogs. (up to 8 hours veterinary CEUs) |
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Thursday, June 25 |
Operational K9 Clinical Medicine Short Course (Zoom only): Identification and Management of Common Gastrointestinal Diseases of Operational K9s (OpK9s) Preventive Medicine and Nutrition for Operational K9s (OpK9s): Tailoring Plans to the Operational Environment (up to 3 hours veterinary CEUs) |