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Veterinary training just got a powerful upgrade. At Veterinary Simulator Industries (VSI), we’re proud to now offer iSimulate products—bringing cutting-edge medical simulation technology into the hands of veterinary educators and professionals. From customizable scenarios to real-time feedback, iSimulate tools enhance hands-on learning, build clinical confidence, and prepare students for real-world veterinary care. Discover how this dynamic addition to the VSI lineup is transforming the future of veterinary education.
At Veterinary Simulator Industries (VSI), we believe in the power of innovation to transform veterinary education. And sometimes, it’s the stories behind the innovation that resonate most deeply. Today, we’re honored to share the heartfelt legacy of Bubbles and Biscuit, the namesakes of our Equine Dystocia Simulator, recently donated by Dr. June A. Donaldson to the BJ Hughes Centre for Clinical Learning at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan.
Modern veterinary education is embracing simulation technology to revolutionize how students develop critical skills. A standout example is Kildalton College in Ireland, where bovine simulators are enhancing practical training and safety for students in animal care programs.
In response to the growing demand for trained veterinary professionals, educational institutions worldwide are facing significant challenges. One of the most pressing issues is the decreasing access to live animals for hands-on veterinary training.
The rising costs of maintaining live animals, combined with the increasing shift towards ethical medical practices, have left many schools searching for alternatives. Enter the world of simulators, where technology meets education to create a sustainable and compassionate solution for veterinary training.
The Clinical Simulation Center is open to all WSU veterinary students, interns, residents, and faculty. Students and veterinarians have access to some of the most advanced medical models to learn new skills and polish current skills. The center provides a positive, enriching, and supportive educational environment for the advancement of veterinary care.
Simulation-based education is essential for training the most prepared and competent veterinary graduates in the country. Simulation is used routinely to train human medical doctors, and WSU is a leader in advancing technical and clinical simulation training for veterinarians.
Our program offers an integrated approach to simulated medical and communication training. From basic suturing skills to client communication to fully integrated simulations to experience the spectrum of care, we provide hands-on opportunities to learn and practice necessary veterinary skills.
The center, housed at the university's College of Veterinary Medicine, purchased a dystocia simulator cow and calf to help teach and demonstrate the birthing process. Visitors to the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson, where the new simulator has been displayed to the public, are already getting their own in-depth experience.
Meet Agnes — she's a full-size cow, with a working udder, a uterus and a full-size calf but she's not quite a real cow.
Instead, the bovine specimen is used to educate veterinary students and cattle producers about the cattle birthing process.