Boot Camp Training

Dr. James Gaynor and Peak Performance Veterinary Group are pleased to offer Boot Camp training classes for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. All boot camps take place within the Veterinary SPecialty Center. Boot Camp topics include:
Boot camp training is typically located at the Veterinary Specialty Center, the home of Peak Performance Veterinary Group, one hour south of Denver, in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado. High instructor to student ratios and excellent equipment ensure a quality training experience for all participants.

Anesthesia Boot Camp


The Anesthesia Boot Camp is ideally suited for doctor / technician teams, but is also great for individuals. In just two and a half days in the Level I, II, III, and IV classes, you and your staff can learn many of the techniques needed to provide very high quality care for most cases encountered in small animal practice. Level 1 provides 8 hours of CE credit. This is a full day of didactic lecture and discussion starting at 8a-5p. Topics include:
Level 2 provides 4 hours of CE via didactic instruction from 8a-12p. Topics include:
  • Considerations for the geriatric patient
  • Hemodynamic approach to the cardiac patient
  • The hemodynamically unstable patient

    • Level 3 provides a final 4 hours of CE in a live animal setting from 1p-5p. Animals are anesthetized by participants utilizing a variety of premedication and induction techniques. This allows actual visualization of what our drug protocols actually do to our patients. Prior to undergoing ovariohysterectomy or orchiectomy, participants have the opportunity to practice arterial catheterization, and epidural administration. There is almost constant discussion of monitoring as our patients change depth of anesthesia. Blood gas analysis is performed on many of the patients to document some of the principles described in the classroom setting. Typically, there are no more than 2-3 participants per anesthetized animal. Continuing education credits are provided through the State of Colorado.

    Level 4 is brand new to our Anesthesia Boot Camp. It's primary focus is on acute and chronic pain management.

    Level 4 provides 4 hours of CE via didactic instruction from 8a-12p. Topics Include:
  • Drugs
  • Nutracueticals
  • Therapeutic Laser
  • Target Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy
  • Other Modalities


    We will provide breakfast and lunch on both days, so bring your appetite. You will also receive your lecture notes at the beginning of your first session.

    For more information regarding the July 16-18, 2012 Anesthesia Boot Camp or to view a copy of our Boot Camp flyer for the March 12-13 Anesthesia Boot Camp, click here.




    Cardio Pulmonary Cerebral Resusitation


    This boot camp provides 3 hours of CE via didactic instruction and hands on training from 6p-9p. This boot camp is great for doctor/technician teams or the individual.
    Train before you need it!


    Scheduled Boot Camps

    In the unlikely event that the course is cancelled, Peak Performance Veterinary Group is responsible only for a full refund of the registration fee and not for transportation, hotel accommodations or any miscellaneous expenses.

    Anesthesia Boot Camp
  • July 16-18, 2012
  • Oct 29-31,2012
    • Click here to register for Anesthesia Boot Camp

    Stem Cell Boot Camp - $500 Per Person
  • Sept 10, 2012
    • Click here to register for Stem Cell Boot Camp

    CPCR / CPR- $50 Per Person
  • May 21, 2012
    • Click here to register for CPCR Boot Camp

    Check back soon for future dates.
    For additional information or questions, click here.


    Peak Performance Veterinary Group
    5520 North Nevada Avenue, Suite 150 Colorado Springs, CO 80918

    719-266-6400
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