Upcoming Cats are from Venus. Dogs are from Mars. A medical update
Asheville NC
| May 4th - 6th, 2026
Jessica Quimby D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Professor of Medicine
The Ohio State University
Gary Oswald D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Tampa Bay Veterinary Consultants
Oldsmar, FL
Seminar Schedule:
| Registration: | Monday May 4, 2026 | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
| Breakfast: | Daily | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
| Lectures: | Monday May 4, 2026 Tuesday Wednesday |
8:00 am – 1:30 pm 8:00 am – 1:30 pm 8:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Seminar Topics:
Dr. Quimby
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Nutrition in Feline CKD: Calories, Calcium, Phosphorus
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Updates on Feline CKD Management
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Approach to Protein-Losing Nephropathy (dog/cat)
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Proactive Monitoring and Nutritional Management of Feline Constipation
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Approaches to Anemia in Cats
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Utilizing TSH: A New Approach to Thyroid Disease
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FIP: Where are we at?
Dr. Oswald:
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Canine Chronic Enteropathies: Calories, Microbiome Restoration, Immunosuppression or Antibiotics ?
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Acute Pancreatitis – ranking the treatments that can make the difference ?
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Gall Bladder Mucoceles – risk or reward ?
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Mitral Valve Disease – improving flow when furosemide isn’t working anymore ?
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Urinary Incontinence – USMI, FOO or MOO ??
Seminar Speakers
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Jessica Quimby D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Professor, Small Animal Internal Medicine
The Ohio State University
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Gary Oswald D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Tampa Bay Veterinary Consultants
Oldsmar, 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:
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Speakers are recognized specialists
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Mandatory recorded attendance
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submission of attendance to AAVSB RACEtrack program
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Complete seminar notes
Accommodations
Omni Grove Park Inn
The Omni Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa is one of the South’s most venerable and famous grand resorts. Built in 1913 from granite stones mined from Sunset Mountain, the resort overlooks the Asheville, North Carolina skyline and provides guests with majestic views of the legendary Blue Ridge Mountains. For decades, the Inn has been a favorite year-round destination for both leisure and business guests as the resort continues to lure future generations to its magical mountainside splendor. Its splendid views, old world charm, peerless amenities, and a long tradition of exceptional service and Southern hospitality make it a place to savor as one of the most enduringly original and exciting resorts in America.
The Spa at Grove Park Inn
Rooms
Run of house rooms will be in the contemporary wings and in the historic Main Inn. Individual rooms will be allocated at check-in.
Mountain View Rooms
The Grove Park Inn was built facing west on Sunset Mountain because E.W. Grove planned the perfect recipe to make people feel better throughout the ages. The spectacular views from our Mountain View rooms include the city of Asheville tucked between the Blue Ridge and the Smokey Mountain ranges, our beautiful Donald Ross golf course and breathtaking sunsets.
Group rates:
Run of House: $349.00 dbl/night plus taxes & resort fee
Deluxe Mountain view: $369.00 dbl/night plus taxes & resort fee
Third & fourth persons: $40.00 per person per night plus taxes.
Taxes & fees
Taxes are currently 13% & subject to change without notice
Rollaways are available for an additional $40 per night.
Daily Resort Charge: A mandatory $35.00 (reduced from $40.00 for IVS) daily resort charge will be added to the room rate which covers toll-free and local calling, in-room high-speed Internet access, entrance to the Sports Complex, in-room coffee and tea, on-property shuttle service, and daily newspaper available at Front Desk.
Parking
Self-parking for overnight guests is currently $30.00 per day. Subject to change
Valet is currently $40.00 per day. Subject to change.
Parking is available if you are not staying at the Resort- charges apply and are on signage as you enter the parking lots.
Terms
Cancellations: You will be charged for your complete stay if you cancel within 14 days of your scheduled arrival or are a no-show. There are also charges of you depart early.
Area Attractions
Things to do in Asheville
Getting There
Flying
The Asheville Regional Airport is nine miles Southeast of Asheville (25 minutes from The Omni Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa).
Driving
Registration Fees:
Early Bird: $1125.00
Advanced: $1145.00
Regular: $1165.00
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:
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16 CE hours
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complete seminar notes
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submission of attendance to AAVSB RACEtrack program
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breakfast and breaks daily
Seminar Registration:
Add to Calendar
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Asheville
May 4, 2026 - May 6, 2026
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-
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:
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For Asheville, the easiest way to reserve your hotel room is to go online
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Booking Link: Click here to book your room
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Please DO NOT use the form below. If you are having trouble booking your room thru the above link, please call our IVS Office at (800) IVS-5650.
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.