Stop second-guessing yourself at the microscope.
Practical online cytology courses for general practice veterinarians
VIEW COURSES →The pressure to get it right is real
A patient comes in with a mass. You know cytology is the first step.
The problem is you're:
• Staring at the slide, unsure if what you’re seeing is normal, inflammatory, or something more serious.
• Overwhelmed by the pressure to get it right, knowing a misstep could affect treatment.
• Feeling like you’re missing something - like the answer is right there, but you don’t know how to interpret it.
It's stressful.
Cytology can be one of the most powerful tools you have.
When you know how to use it confidently, it can help you make faster, smarter decisions without adding unnecessary cost or delay.
But if you don't trust what you're seeing...
it's just another source of uncertainty.
Imagine if...
Cytology didn't overwhelm you anymore.
You've stopped second-guessing everything you see.
You're finally confident that you're doing this the right way.
This is possible for you.
"I used to dread cytology. Now I actually look forward to it."
- Dr. Amy R.
General Practice Veterinarian
"This has made me a better vet. I'm able to provide more accurate diagnoses, and I'm a better value to my practice."
- Dr. Kristine M.
General Practice Veterinarian
"Cytology has always been a weak spot for me and this has helped me tremendously to be more confident."
- Dr. Donna F.
General Practice Veterinarian
"I HATED cytology. But now, I want to aspirate and look at everything."
- Dr. Audrey L.
General Practice Veterinarian
"This makes cytology seem fun and way less scary that it has always seemed."
- Dr. Molly P.
General Practice Veterinarian
The Cytology Mastery Courses
Go from "What am I looking at?!" to "I've got this."
Ready to master cytology across the board?
The Cytology Mastery Bundle includes all three signature courses:
Skin Mass Cytology
Blood Smears
Lymph Node Cytology
Why buy the bundle?
✔️ Save $494 USD when purchased together
✔️ Includes ALL bonuses from each course (Valued at $1,000)
✔️ One simple purchase = lifetime access to everything
✔️ It’s the fastest, most cost-effective way to build your cytology confidence across sample types.
$2,491 USD
Only $997 USD
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Prefer to start small?
You can enroll in any course individually.
Skin Mass Cytology
$597 USD
Skin masses are one of the most common things you’ll see in practice - and diagnosing them doesn’t have to feel like guesswork anymore.
This course has helped over 2,000 veterinarians confidently interpret skin and subcutaneous masses using a simple, repeatable framework designed specifically for general practice.
In just 5 hours, you’ll go from “If it’s not a mast cell tumor or lipoma, I’m lost”, to capable and confident with the masses you encounter daily.
What’s Inside the Skin & Subcutaneous Masses Course
5 Easy-to-Follow Modules
Module 1: Set Yourself Up for Success
Learn how to avoid common mistakes and get diagnostic slides every time.
Module 2: The System You Need to Simplify Your Reads
Learn a step-by-step framework that helps you stay organized, avoid mistakes, and feel confident with skin mass cytology.
Module 3: Twelve Skin Masses You Can Diagnose in Practice
Learn the cytologic features of the most common and identifiable skin masses you see in general practice, so you can diagnose them with confidence when they come across your scope.
Module 4: Subcutaneous Glandular Masses: What GPs Need to Know
Learn how to approach subcutaneous glandular masses so you know when a call can be made and when it can't.
Module 5: Case Walk-Throughs
Watch me walk through 8 real cases and point out the key features that lead to a diagnosis.
🎁 Bonuses Included
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Scope-Side Cytology Guide & Atlas
A companion reference for everything covered in the course. Inside you'll find summaries, visual reference pages, and quick-reference clinical notes. -
Skin Mass Scope-Side Printable Pack
Quick reference cheat sheets to by your microscope for quick reference when you're reviewing your own slides in practice. -
Digital Slide Practice Cases
Five interactive, self-paced cases to practice what you’ve learned.
🕒 Estimated Completion Time: 5 hours
Work through it all at once, or in bite-sized chunks. You’ll have lifetime access either way.
Blood Smears
$397 USD
Blood smears are one of the most powerful diagnostic tools you have, but many vets & techs don't know what to look for beyond the basics.
This course has helped >1,000 vets & techs read blood smears quickly & confidently through step-by-step frameworks designed for general practice.
In just 3 hours, you'll learn exactly what to look for on your blood smears - so you don't miss critical clues that could change the course of your patient’s care.
What’s Inside the Blood Smears Course
5 Easy-to-Follow Modules
Module 1: Blood Smear Basics
In this short but sweet foundational module, you'll learn practical tips for making high-quality blood smears, the fundamentals of reviewing them, and how to identify common artifacts.
Module 2: Cracking the Anemia Code
Streamline your approach to anemia with a step-by-step algorithm. Learn to identify key RBC abnormalities, spot parasites, and uncover the root cause of your patient’s anemia with confidence.
Module 3: Decoding White Blood Cell Patterns
Master WBC interpretation to avoid misdiagnoses. From identifying cells and patterns to spotting parasites and cancer clues, this module ensures you’re making the right call every time.
Module 4: Platelet Pitfalls
Avoid the common traps that trip vets up when it comes to platelets. Learn how to interpret platelet findings accurately so you stay on the right treatment path.
Module 5: Case Walk-Throughs
This is where theory meets practice! Follow along as I walk you through real-life cases from patients with critical clues waiting to be found in the blood smear.
🎁 Bonuses Included
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Blood Smears Scope-side Printable Pack
Quick reference cheat sheets to by your microscope for quick reference when you're reviewing your own slides in practice. -
Digital Slide Practice Cases
Five interactive, self-paced cases to practice what you’ve learned.
🕒 Estimated Completion Time: 3 hours
Work through it all at once, or in bite-sized chunks. You’ll have lifetime access either way.
Lymph Node Cytology
$497 USD
When a patient has big lymph nodes, FNA is often a first-line diagnostic tool.
But many veterinarians feel nervous about evaluating lymph node cytology in-house because they’ve never been taught how.
This course simplifies the process with a step-by-step framework designed specifically for general practice.
In just 3.5 hours, you’ll go from overwhelmed to empowered, and ready to evaluate your next lymph node cytology sample.
What’s Inside the Lymph Nodes Course
5 Easy-to-Follow Modules
Module 1: Getting Started
We’ll cover the must-know basics so you can stop second-guessing and start interpreting lymph node cytology with confidence. Think of this as your foundation for everything to come.
Module 2: Assessing the Lymphoid Population
Feel confident answering the age old question "Reactive or lymphoma?". In this module, you’ll learn exactly how to tell the difference, and what tests to consider when the answer isn't clear.
Module 3: Identifying Inflammation & Infectious Organisms
This module will help you figure out when those big nodes aren’t cancer - but actually an inflammatory or infectious cause that needs a different plan.
Module 4: Spotting Metastatic Disease
You’ll learn how to spot neoplastic invaders and recognize signs that signal it’s time to dig deeper - helping you catch scary cells when they’re present without mistaking others that aren’t.
🎁 Bonuses Included
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Lymph Node Cytology Scope-side Printable Pack
Quick reference cheat sheets to by your microscope for quick reference when you're reviewing your own slides in practice. -
Digital Slide Practice Cases
Ten interactive, self-paced cases to practice what you’ve learned.
🕒 Estimated Completion Time: 3.5 hours
Work through it all at once, or in bite-sized chunks. You’ll have lifetime access either way.
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Login to my coursesWhat’s inside the courses:
Short, actionable video modules
Step-by-step lessons that fit into your busy schedule and get straight to the point.
Case walk-throughs
Real-life case studies & practice cases to help you apply what you’ve learned and build confidence in your diagnoses.
Workbooks + quick-reference guides
Downloadable resources to support your learning and make implementation even easier.
Here's how it works:
Purchase Your Course
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Complete Your Course
Learn at your own pace with step-by-step modules designed to fit into your busy schedule.
Put it into practice
Start applying what you’ve learned to your very next cytology case and make clinical decisions without second-guessing!
These courses are perfect for vets who want to:
✔ feel confident reading cytology in-house
✔ stop spinning their wheels every time they sit down at the microscope
✔ give clinical recommendations they feel good about
What makes these courses different?
Most cytology resources fall into one of two camps:
✖️ Too basic to be useful in real-world practice, or
✖️ So advanced they leave you feeling more confused than when you started.
The Cytology Mastery courses are different.
They're designed specifically for busy general practitioners who need practical, actionable frameworks they can use right now.
Let's recap what you get with the
Cytology Mastery Course Bundle™
The bundle includes:
3 signature courses:
✓ Mastering Skin Mass Cytology™: $597 value
✓ Mastering Blood Smears™: $397 value
✓ Mastering Lymph Node Cytology™: $497 value
+ Plus
+ ALL bonuses from each course (Valued at $1,000)
+ Lifetime access to all course materials
+ 11.5 hours of RACE credit
+ Free access to all future course updates
That's over $2,491 worth of value...
Total Value: $2,491
Your Price: $997 USD
payment plan available
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"Wow! What can I say about this course? Exceeded my expectations by a mile. Definitely recommended to all of those who are trying to hone their craft and feel exceptionally confident with cytology."
Dr. Jenny B.
General Practice Veterinarian
30-Day Money Back Guarantee
Love It or We'll Refund You 100%
We know big investments can be nerve-wracking. But we're so sure that you'll love this course, if you decide within 30 days that it's not a good fit, we'll give you a full refund - no questions asked.
This is for you if:
✔ you wish you could trust your cytology reads without second-guessing yourself
✔ you're eager to build your cytology skills but aren't sure how to do it on your own
✔ you're ready to improve without wasting any more time or money
✔ you want to know what you're looking at under the microscope
This is probably NOT for you if:
✖️ you don't ever evaluate in-house cytology and don't plan to start
✖️ you already feel 100% confident reading cytology
✖️ you want to learn academic detail that isn't relevant to the average general practitioner
✖️ you're looking for 1:1 training
✖️ you aren't a self-motivated learner
Hi! I’m Dr. Kate Baker
I’m a board-certified veterinary clinical pathologist, and I’ve spent the past 10 years helping thousands of veterinarians learn to read cytology.
Most veterinarians have never been taught how to read cytology. Yet, you're having to do it every day in practice.
I'm here to help you build the skills you need to read slides with confidence, so you can treat your patients without second-guessing.
Ready to do this? Let's go!
Dr. Molly P.
General Practice Veterinarian
"Before this course, I had no idea what I was looking at under the microscope, which was very frustrating because at a high volume clinic I was seeing skin masses daily. Now I am so much more confident in looking at cytologies and I am excited to use this skill!"
From new grads to seasoned practitioners, the Mastering Cytology courses have helped thousands of vets feel confident at their microscopes.
And now it's your turn!
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‟I loved that this course brought us step by step analysis of a cytology sample while being able to do it anywhere and in our own time.”
~Dr. Nadine T.
General Practice Veterinarian
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‟I am so grateful for this program. This was the most useful (and fun) CE I’ve done in 10 years.”
~Dr. Jennette R.
General Practice Veterinarian
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‟Loved this course! Breaks down the most common things you'll see in a way that makes it easier to understand.”
~Jenna L.
General Practice Vet Tech
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‟I honestly hated cytology before this course and felt like I didn't remember much from vet school. But now, I feel like I have a chance of picking things out on a slide. Thank you for making this course!”
~Dr. Brittany F.
General Practice Veterinarian
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‟I love that this has made me a better vet. I'm able to provide more accurate diagnoses, and I'm a better value to the practice I’m working for, with a way to provide more helpful services.”
~Dr. Kristine M.
General Practice Veterinarian
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‟A comprehensive and very approachable course to put the GP practitioner back up and running with knowledge that might have gotten a little rusty after finishing Vet School.”
~Dr. Patty R.
General Practice Veterinarian
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‟After taking this course I am much more comfortable interpreting in house cytology of impression smears and fine needle aspirates. This is an invaluable course for any general practitioner and Kate is an excellent teacher.”
~Dr. Sam T.
General Practice Veterinarian
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‟This course really helped improve my cytology skills and comfort level at diagnosing tumors based on cytology. The material is easy to follow and makes cytology seem fun and way less scary that it has always seemed."
~Dr. Molly P.
General Practice Veterinarian
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‟I highly recommend this course for anyone with even a minor interest in cytology (which should be everyone)! The well-thought out and highly organized modules, combined with the laid back but professional, conversation style teaching makes the class informative, interesting and entertaining."
~Dr. Angela B.
General Practice Veterinarian
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‟Loved the use of algorithms, and everything was broken down very clearly and concisely. Lessons were broken up in very digestible segments also, which meant this CE never felt like a tremendous amount of extra work. Loved being able to work at my own pace/fit lessons into my schedule. Overall a great experience!”
~Mandi E.
General Practice Vet Tech
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‟I loved this course! Dr. Kate Baker has a way of explaining things that makes the information easy to understand and actually stay with you! The images were great and real cases were used to bring all the information together. The addition of closed captions for me was a huge bonus as I’m deaf! Thank you so much!!”
~Dr. Linda B.
General Practice Veterinarian
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‟The Best Course! Seriously, formulated to help you learn and RETAIN course information that you need to be able to recall in practice! I LOVE it and am recommending this course to all my colleagues!”
~Dr. Lori A.
General Practice Veterinarian
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‟This course was exactly what I was hoping for! I wanted to get more comfortable with cytology so that I could make point of care recommendations for my patients. It was one of the most interesting, engaging continuing education courses that I have taken. Kate's passion and enthusiasm for her subject are obvious and contagious!”
~Dr. Astrid D.
General Practice Veterinarian
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‟Dr. Kate reviews the fundamentals as well as advanced information in a way that is easy to understand and fun at the same time. Her case studies reinforce the learning process in a practical way. I feel much more confident already!”
~Stacy S.
General Practice Vet Tech
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‟Wonderful course! Learned a lot and as always Kate presented the material in an easy to follow format and focused on clinical/practical information that can be used in general practice right away.”
~Dr. John T.
General Practice Veterinarian
