Upcoming Anesthesia & pain management update

Big Sky MT

  |   August 2nd - 4th, 2027

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Tamara Grubb D.V.M., Ph.D.

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia
Adjunct Associate Professor of Anesthesia & Pain Management
Washington State University

Sheilah Robertson BVMS, (Hons), Ph.D.

DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM (WSEL), MRCVS.
Medical Advisor, Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice
Gainesville, FL

This all new seminar has been designed to provide you with practical information on the current thoughts on anesthesia along with acute and chronic pain management in your practice. The combination of two Anesthesiologist/pain management specialists will provide a unique approach to the patient management. Dr’s Grubb and Robertson will discuss their approach to management of patients requiring anesthesia along with their assessment and management of pain in practice today.

Seminar Schedule:

Registration: Monday August 2, 2027 7:15 am – 8:00 am
Continental Breakfast: Daily 7:15 am – 8:00 am
Lectures:

Monday August 2, 2027
Tuesday August 3, 2027
Wednesday August 4, 2027

8:00 am – 1:30 pm
8:00 am – 1:30 pm
8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Seminar Topics:

  • Sedation, anesthesia and analgesia for fractious/aggressive patients

  • What goes up might come down: Treating anesthesia-related hypotension

  • Constant rate infusions: CRI, don’t CRY

  • Beyond NSAIDs: Treating chronic pain in dogs UPDATES!

  • Local anesthesia: Get the Nerve! Which blocks aren’t you using?

  • Pain scoring in your practice: acute pain dogs and cats

  • The central role of ketamine in pain management

  • Assessing and managing chronic pain in cats

  • Anesthesia for the aging patient

  • Managing the brachycephalic breeds

  • Anesthesia and analgesia myths and misconceptions

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Seminar Speakers

  • Tamara Grubb D.V.M., Ph.D. Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia Associate Professor of Anesthesia & Pain Management Washington State University
  • Sheilah Robertson DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM (WSEL), MRCVS. Medical Advisor, Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice Gainseville, FL

CE Hours

This program has been submitted for 16 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions, which recognize AAVSB’s RACE approval; however, participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and /or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call IVS at 800-487-5650 for further information.

IVS complies with the following guidelines:

  • Mandatory recorded attendance
  • Submission of attendance to AAVSB RACEtrack program
  • Complete seminar notes
  • Approved for 16 CE hrs by the AAVSB Race program

Accommodations

The Summit Hotel

The Summit Hotel

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Big Sky is a home base for mountain travelers in search of adventure and exhilaration, scenic views, wellness and relaxation, guided hikes and more. Take advantage of the many activities and experiences that make Big Sky an ideal summer destination.

 

Summit Hotel:

In Big Sky, we don’t escape from the elements when we go indoors, we bring them with us—from views of the surrounding peaks out every window to the art adorning the walls inspired by the same feeling. The pinnacle of Big Sky lodging, the Summit Hotel, channels the grandeur of Lone Peak. From the elevated-by-the-elements polish of its lobby to the alluring details that infuse its on-mountain rooms and inspired dining options, the Summit signs every detail with an alpine air.

 

Price: (Group rooms based on availability) 

  • Summit Studio (Murphy/Sleeper): $315.00 per room, per night, plus taxes & fees.
  • Summit Two Queen Hotel:  $359.00 per room, per night, plus taxes & fees.
  • Summit One King Hotel: $379.00 per room, per night, plus taxes & fees.
  • Summit One Bedroom (One Queen/Sleeper): $579.00 per room, per night, plus taxes & fees.
  • Summit Two Bedroom: call for pricing

*The above rate is based on single/double occupancy.  There is an extra charge of $10 per person per night, staying in the room.

Additional Fees & Taxes:

The above lodging rates do not include tax and service fees. The current total is twelve percent(12.0%) tax  on accommodations. This is made up of eight percent (8.0%) state bedding/accommodation tax and four percent (4%) local/resort tax. Percentages are subject to change depending on current federal, state, local laws, and resort policy.  There is also a ten percent (10.0%) resort service charge.

Parking: Self-Parking is complimentary at Big Sky Resort. Underground valet parking in the Summit Hotel is available for $20 per vehicle per night for Summit Hotel Guests and $40 per vehicle per night for all other guests.  Subject to change.

Terms

Deposits:

A deposit equal to one (1) night’s stay including tax and service fees is required at the time of booking. 

Cancellations:  

Your deposit is fully refundable up to thirty (30) days prior to arrival.  If your reservation is canceled or modified, including room type change to an accommodation type at a lower rate, within thirty (30) days prior to arrival, a cancellation fee will be assessed equal to the room rate, tax & service fee per night that is canceled.

We strongly suggest purchasing trip insurance.  If you would like us to give you a quote, please give us call.

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Area Attractions

 

Big Sky is basecamp for Yellowstone National Park…click here

 

Activity Finder..click here.

Although known for legendary skiing and easy access to America’s first National Park, today there are more ways than ever to truly enjoy the Big Sky area and immerse yourself into the great outdoors.

Whether it’s escaping into the solitude of the back country wilderness on horseback or by foot, or experiencing adventures in the canyon ravines on idyllic rivers, there are so many ways to spend your day in Big Sky in both summer and winter.

Getting There

 

 

How to get to Big Sky, MT..click here

With over 40 nonstop flights connecting more than 30 destinations, Big Sky is the most connected mountain resort in the country. Serviced by Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN), travelers are just an hour-long scenic drive up the Gallatin River Canyon from Big Sky. Connectivity from the airport to Big Sky is easy with a vast number of local transportation providers

Registration Fees:

Early Bird: $1195.00

Register by:  June 5, 2027

Advanced: $1215.00

Register by:  July 12, 2027

Regular: $1235.00

Register after:  July 12, 2027

Special Pricing:

Veterinary Technicians receive an $80 discount using promo code “techsaver”. Enter the code during checkout in the  submit promotion code box.

Registration Includes:

  • 16 CE hours

  • complete seminar notes

  • submission of attendance to AAVSB RACEtrack program

  • breakfast and breaks daily

Seminar Registration:

Details Price Qty
Early Bird $1,195.00 USD  
Advanced $1,215.00 USD   Goes On Sale
June 5, 2027
Regular $1,235.00 USD   Goes On Sale
July 12, 2027

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  • Big Sky
     August 2, 2027 - August 4, 2027
     12:05 am - 5:00 pm

Register online

Online registration is easy and fast.  

But please confirm your hotel reservations prior to completing your registration or booking flights. Many Hotels are selling out many months ahead of our seminars. If you need to book a hotel room, click the link to the online hotel registration page.  If none is available for your selected seminar, please fill out our hotel request form or contact our office at 800-487-5650.  Please note that hotel rooms are not confirmed until you receive confirmation from the hotel (if you booked online thru our group link) or from our office for hotels that do not offer the online link.

IVS is now required by AAVSB RACE to upload your completed attendance into their “RACEtrack” system. Your state of license and your license number are required for all seminars starting in January 2022. More information is available at https://www.aavsb.org/ce-services/racetrack

Questions?  

For regular seminars: ivseminars@yahoo.com

Passport Information

For International Travel

Passport requirements for international travel

Please note that all passengers traveling by air to or from the United States will be required to hold a valid passport. This requirement applies to all passengers, including U.S. citizens, traveling to and from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean.

When planning international travel, please be sure that you are in possession of all required documents for both outbound and return flights. Remember to allow ample time for acquiring official travel documents.

For complete information on the U.S. Department of State’s New Travel Initiative Requirements, please visit travel.state.gov.

Accommodation Registration

Please note:

  • For The Summit Hotel, the easiest way to reserve your hotel room is to book online thru this link:

  • Booking Link: click here. Coming soon

  • Or by calling Big Sky Central Reservations toll-free at: (800) 548-4486 and referencing IVS summer 2027 to receive the discounted rates above. Please note that a deposit will be required at time of reservation.
  •  If you are having trouble booking your room thru the above link, please call our IVS Office at (800) IVS-5650.

This does not guarantee that you have booked a room.

Please only use the hotel request form below, if you are having problems with reserving your room thru the online hotel registration link and are not able to contact our office at 800-487-5650. This form is sent to our office and it will take up to 1 week for our office to receive confirmation from the hotel and then send out a confirmation to you. 

Hotel Request Form:* Required Fields

Please note: At this time, we are not able to accept credit card details online. As all hotels require a valid credit card to guarantee your room, after submitting the hotel request form, please call our office at 1 (800) 487-5650 to provide the card number.

Questions?

Please call the IVS travel group at 1 (800) 487-5650 for assistance.

Passport Information

For International Travel

Passport requirements for international travel

Please note that all passengers traveling by air to or from the United States will be required to hold a valid passport. This requirement applies to all passengers, including U.S. citizens, traveling to and from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean.

When planning international travel, please be sure that you are in possession of all required documents for both outbound and return flights. Remember to allow ample time for acquiring official travel documents.

For complete information on the U.S. Department of State’s New Travel Initiative Requirements, please visit travel.state.gov.