What is SANSTEP?
SANSTEP is a spay/neuter training program aimed at teaching the knowledge and skills needed to perform spay and neuter surgeries on dogs and cats in a safe and proficient manner. The 3-day program consists of 1 day of lecture sessions followed by 2 days of hands-on surgery on live animals under the direct supervision of a HVHQSN surgeon. The trainees will become knowledgeable in performing routine and complicated spays and neuters, dealing with intra-operative complications, and treating post-operative complications.
This program has been RACE approved for 20 hrs of CE credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.
Why choose SANSTEP?
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Surgical training on live animals, not cadavers or models.
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Educational training includes both live lectures/videos and live hands-on surgery in one program.
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Presentation notes provided with program, not purchased separately.
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Dogs AND cats, not just cats. Most vets are challenged by large dog spays so training on dogs is important.
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Out of state licensed veterinarians do not have to obtain a temporary California license to participate.
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SANSTEP can be tailored to the attendee's level of experience and/or learning objectives.
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Offered to any type of veterinarian, not just animal welfare, shelter, or HVHQSN vets.
Where is SANSTEP?
SANSTEP is located in southern California (current training facility in Wildomar, CA).
Do you have or know of a facility near you that could host SANSTEP? SANSTEP can bring the training to you!
Email us at info@sanstep.org for more information.
When is SANSTEP offered?
SANSTEP is offered on multiple dates.
* We are currently booking 4 months in advance. If the programs are full, please join the waitlist to be notified as soon as new program dates are available:
Who can enroll in SANSTEP?
Any veterinarian with an active license in any state within the United States or Canada can participate in SANSTEP. Whether you are newly out of vet school or an experienced veterinarian who wants to improve your spay/neuter skills, this program will provide you with tips and tricks to tackle even the most complicated surgeries like the dreaded geriatric obese canine spay. Veterinarians are required to carry professional liability insurance (such as AVMA's PLIT). A max of 3 trainees will be enrolled for each 3-day program. Due to the limited number of available spots per program, we recommend that you enroll and secure your desired date before making travel reservations.