Mastering Cytology β€” The Foundational Course for Veterinarians

Mastering Cytology Β· Self-Paced Course

Get better at cytology in just 5 hours.

Learn a practical approach to in-house cytology so you can make better decisions for your patientsβ€”without years of trial and error.

5 hours, self-paced
5 RACE CE credits
Lifetime access

$497 Β· One-time payment Β· 30-day money-back guarantee

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Sound familiar?

You took the sample. You made the slide. Now what?

You look through the microscope, move around the slide, find some cells...and don't know what you’re looking at.

Maybe something looks familiar. Maybe you have a guess. But you’re not sure enough to know what comes next.

So you’re left with the same frustrating thought: β€œI wish I were better at cytology.”

You can be.

Dr. Kate Baker at the microscope

Your instructor

I know you want to get better at cytology.

I’m Dr. Kate Baker, a board-certified veterinary clinical pathologist, and that’s why I created Mastering Cytology: to give you a practical way to learn without having to figure it all out on your own.

With 10 years in clinical pathology and more than 2,500 veterinarians trained, I know how to take a complicated subject and make it useful in everyday practice.

The truth is, you don’t need to learn everything about cytology.

You need to learn what matters when a client is waiting for answers and your next appointment starts in five minutes.

What's inside

Everything you need to read cytology with confidence

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Module One

Set Yourself Up for Success

Learn how to avoid common mistakes and get diagnostic slides every time.

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Module Two

The System You Need to Simplify Your Reads

Master the Cytologic Blueprintβ„’, a step-by-step framework that helps you stay organized, avoid mistakes, and feel confident.

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Module Three

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.

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Module Four

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.

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Module Five

Case Walk-Throughs

Follow along as I break down 8 real-life skin mass cytology cases, step by step, the same way I'd walk you through it standing next to you at the scope.

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Module Six

Digital Practice Cases

Put what you just learned to the test. Work through interactive digital cases on your own, with guidance built in from a clinical pathologist, so the skill actually sticks.

What you get

Everything included, all in one place

  • Full Course Curriculum Six modules covering exactly how to diagnose common skin and subcutaneous masses with cytology in dogs and cats.
  • Digital Practice Cases Test-drive your new skills under the guidance of a clinical pathologist, built right into the course.
  • Comprehensive Course Guide A full notes packet with photos, so you can take what you learned straight back into practice.
  • 5 Hours of RACE CE Credit Put your CE budget toward something that actually changes how you practice.
  • Lifetime Access For those times, years from now, when you just need a refresher.

Mastering Cytology

$497

One-time payment Β· Lifetime access

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30-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked.

Bonus Β· Included Free The Scope-Side Cytology Guide and Atlas, a printable bonus reference pack The Scope-Side Printable Pack Quick-reference cheat sheets built for the moment you're actually at the microscope, not a manual you'll forget to open.

Course Perks

Go at Your Own Pace

No start times or deadlines. The course is fully on-demand.

24/7 Access

If you have an internet connection, you have access to your course.

Watch Again & Again

Watch and re-watch as many times as you'd like.

RACE Approved

Gain CE credit after completing the course and passing the quiz.

Two veterinarians working together at a microscope, practicing cytology together

But will this actually work?

You don’t need more information. You need someone to show you what matters.

Maybe you're wondering if a self-paced course can really fix something you've struggled with for years. Fair question. But cytology isn't a skill you build by piecing together one-off lectures and flipping through dense textbooks. It's a skill you build by learning from someone who can teach you exactly what you need to be effective in practice.

That's exactly what this course does. You're not just watching videos. You're gaining years of experience and insight that saves you years of trial and error.

And because it's self-paced, you can actually finish it. Five hours, on your schedule, not someone else's.

You're not the only one

2,500+ veterinarians have taken this course

2,500+Vets Enrolled
5.0Average Rating
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"I used to dread cytology. Now I actually look forward to it."

Dr. Amy R.
General Practice Veterinarian
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"I HATED cytology. But after Kate's course, I want to aspirate and look at everything."

Dr. Audrey L.
General Practice Veterinarian
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"This has made me a better vet. I can provide more accurate diagnoses, and I feel more valuable to the practice I work for."

Dr. Diann A.
General Practice Veterinarian
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"I'm often intimidated with cytology, but this gave practical, applicable information that makes me want to go re-read all my slides!"

Dr. Janelle N.
General Practice Veterinarian
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"I was so hesitant with cytology before this course. But now, I'm not dreading looking at slides anymore!"

Dr. Ben H.
General Practice Veterinarian
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"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

Ready to start?

Stop dreading the slide. Start Mastering Cytology.

$497

One-time payment Β· Lifetime access Β· 5 RACE CE credits

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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will it take to complete the course?

About 5 hours total. You can move through it in one sitting or spread it out over weeks, it's entirely up to you.

Can veterinary technicians or nurses enroll?

Yes. Anyone on the clinical team who wants to build real cytology skills is welcome in the course.

How long will I have access?

Lifetime. Once you're in, you're in for good, come back anytime you need a refresher.

Is this only for new grads?

Not at all. Most of the veterinarians in this course have been practicing for years and simply never got real cytology training in school. Wherever you're starting from, this is built to meet you there.

I'm really busy, will I have time for this?

It's 5 hours, fully self-paced, and available 24/7, so you can work through it in whatever pockets of time you actually have, not someone else's schedule.

What if I don't have a fancy microscope?

You don't need one. Everything you'll learn works with whatever microscope you already have at your practice.

Is the course live or self-paced?

Fully self-paced. No live sessions to schedule around and no start dates to wait for, enroll today and start whenever you're ready.

Will I earn CE credit?

Yes, 5 hours of RACE-approved CE credit upon completing the course.

The next slide doesn't have to be a guessing game.

You can get better at cytology. Start with Mastering Cytology.

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