Diplomate, ACVS
Professor of Small animal soft tissue surgery
Colorado State University
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Joezy Griffin Professor emerita
Department of Clinical Sciences
Auburn University
Travel day | Wednesday: November 30, 2022 | |
Registration |
Thursday: December 1, 2022 |
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm |
Breakfast Seminars |
Friday: December 2 |
7:30 am – 8:00 am 8:00 am – 1:30 pm |
Breakfast Seminars |
Saturday: December 3 |
7:30 am – 8:00 am 8:00 am – 1:30 pm |
Cystotomy – managing canine cystic calculi
Enterotomy – managing canine linear FB
Feeding tubes – E-tube placement in dogs and cats
Intestinal anastomosis – tips to make it easier!
Brachycephalic syndrome – surgical management
Tracheostomy tubes – emergency and planned tracheostomy tube placement
Feline PU – a novel approach
Gall bladder mucocele – surgical management
OE vs OHE
Rapid splenectomy
Wound management secrets
Diabetes Mellitus in dogs & cats
Diagnosis and treatment of Hyperadrenocortism in Dogs
Canine Hypoadrenocortism
Canine Hypothyroidism
Diagnosis and treatment of Feline Hyperthyroidism
Disorders causing Insulin resistance.
Feline Adrenal disease.
This seminar is approved for 16 CE hrs.
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:
The Hacienda del Mar Resort & Spa of Los Cabos captures the atmosphere of Old Mexico. You can stroll along its cobblestone lanes and winding paths, stopping to enjoy fountains, restaurants and quaint shops. The resort sits on a private beach amid 28 acres of quiet, lush gardens. Surrounding the resort is the famous Cabo del Sol Ocean Golf Course, by Jack Nicklaus. Relax as you lounge by any of four swimming pools or sit on the beach. Enjoy first-class services and amenities, and a state-of-the-art fitness center with spa.
Our Deluxe Rooms welcome you with ultra-comfortable amenities and Old Mexico style.
Hacienda Garden view rooms: Inspired by Mexican Hacienda Style room offers an inviting modern décor and amenities that accentuate your living style, lush surroundings and stunning garden views. 450 Sq ft
Cabo Ocean view rooms: Consider this your calm oasis, your room leads onto a private balcony or terrace with views of our peaceful Sea of Cortez plus lush glimpses of gardens. 490 sq ft
Baja Ocean Front view rooms: Savor your private ocean front room with balcony or terrace and soak up breathtaking ocean front views of Baja’s Sea of Cortez. 490 sq ft
Group room rates: Group rooms are sold out. Please contact our office at 800-487-5650 or ivseminars@yahoo.com for current availability. Seminar registration is still open.
Hacienda Garden view: US$.00 dbl/night plus taxes
Cabo Ocean View: US$.00 dbl/night plus taxes
Baja Ocean Front: US$.00 dbl/night plus taxes
The rates above are based on single or double occupancy. Max occupancy is 3 persons per room. $35.oo (plus taxes) per night charge for extra adult
Currently taxes are 16% VAT, 3% Hotel tax & also there is a mandatory daily service charge of 10% per room per night. (subject to change)- in lieu of staff gratuities.
Wireless Internet was $19 per day for up to 5 devices- but is now complimentary for IVS attendees
Rates will be available 4 days prior and 4 days after the meeting dates but will be based on availability only.
20% discount on Cactus Spa treatments (special packages, beauty salon services and/or boutique items are not included) applicable to all Group participants.
10% discount to play at Cabo del Sol Golf Course (desert course) and includes free transportation from Hotel to Cabo del Sol Club House.
Deposits: One night room rental plus taxes will be charged to each individual guest (non- refundable) 60 days prior to individual reservation arrival date, with the remaining balance due 30 days prior to individual reservation arrival date.
Cancellations: If you cancel between 60-30 days prior to your scheduled arrival, your deposit is forfeited. If you cancel within 30 days of your scheduled arrival, there will be no refunds and you will be charged for your entire scheduled stay. If you are a no-show or depart early, you will be charged for your entire stay. Check-in is at 3:00pm; Check-out is at 12:00pm (noon); guests who stay in their rooms beyond the check-out time without Hotel authorization will be charged for an additional room at the prevailing room rate.
Please note that US$ are accepted everywhere in Cabo.
Fly to Los Cabos International Airport
We have used this company- they have a ticket booth after you clear customs in the arrivals area- or you can reserve online. Please note that if you take a shared shuttle, it can take an hour to reach the Sheraton because they drop off at multiple hotels. Transporte terrestre
There are also other shuttle companies available online.
Veterinary Technicians receive an $80 discount using promo code “techsaver”. Enter the code during checkout in the submit promotion code box.
16 CE hours
Breakfast for registrants on Friday & Saturday
All breaks
Submission of attendance to AAVSB RACEtrack program
Welcome reception for all on Thursday nite
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-
Questions?
For regular seminars: ivseminars@yahoo.com
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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.
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