Emergency medicine & surgery in practice today
March 25–28, 2019
Justine Lee D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary
Emergency & Critical Care
Diplomate, American Board of Toxicology
CEO- Vetgirl
Catriona MacPhail D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Professor of Surgery
Colorado State University
Dr. Catriona MacPhail works in a very busy surgical referral hospital at the Colorado State University. With this tremendous case load- Catriona has seen it all and operated on it all. She is also known for her practical apporach to lecturing. Dr. Justine Lee is a board-certified emergency critical care veterinary specialist, and is currently the CEO of Vetgirl. Previously, she was on faculty as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Justine continues to work in the emergency services at local veterinary emergency hospitals.
Speakers & Topics
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Common mistakes in the ER… and how to avoid them!
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Should you give steroids with trauma?
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Know what the real shock dose of fluid therapy is
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Why it’s wrong to get steroids with head trauma
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Top 20 toxic titans… and how to treat them
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Top 5 human medications affecting dogs and cats
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Rodenticide toxicosis in dogs and cats
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Common mistakes to avoid in the poisoned patient
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How to induce emesis in cats
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How to gastric lavage
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Knowing the indications and contraindications for activated charcoal
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Common emergency room procedures you must know!
Managing common surgical emergencies:
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GDV
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Intestinal foreign bodies
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Intussusception
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Hemoabdomen
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Acute Abdomen / Peritonitis
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Diaphragmatic hernias
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Urethral obstruction / Uroabdomen
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Upper airway emergencies
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Dystocia and C-sections
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Traumatic wound care
Schedule
| Sunday March 24, 2019 | Travel day | |
| Monday March 25, 2019 | Registration | 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm |
| Seminars | 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm | |
| Welcome Reception | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm | |
| Tuesday March 26 | Breakfast | 7:30 am – 8:00 am |
| Seminars | 8:00 am – 1:00pm | |
| Wednesday March 27 | Seminars | 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm |
| Thursday March 28 | Breakfast | 7:30 am – 8:00 am |
| Seminars | 8:00 am – 12:00pm |
Accommodations
A luxury hotel in beautiful Barbados
Stay at the five-star Hilton Barbados Resort, which enjoys a stunning location on the lush tropical peninsula of Needham’s Point. This 100% non-smoking Caribbean resort is a true tropical paradise, with exquisite ocean-facing accommodation and four fabulous Barbados dining outlets.
Just five minutes from the island’s capital, Bridgetown, and 20 minutes from Grantley Adams International Airport, this luxurious ocean-front hotel features a sprawling pool complex with whirlpool, as well as three premium tennis courts and a Fitness & Health Centre with spa treatment rooms overlooking Carlisle Bay.
Children will get star treatment at the fun-filled Kidz Paradise Club, while the surrounding area offers a multitude of cultural and recreational activities for all the family, including water sports, world-class golf, horseback riding, fishing, sailing, scuba diving, and sightseeing at the historic Charles Fort, a fascinating 17th century colonial fortification.
IVS group room rate for a standard room: $329.00 dbl/night plus taxes (currently VAT 17.5% and hotel occupancy tax rate of 7.5%)
There is also a $1 plus tax per night per room for the Barbados Hotel & Tourism Association tourist fund. Also there is a mandatory one time Porterage charge of $10 per bag (plus 17.5% VAT) which includes arrival and departure
Please note that while rates are quoted in United States Dollars (USD), all payment transactions must be processed in local Barbados currency as mandated by local law. Hilton Barbados Resort uses an exchange rate of USD$1:BDS$2 for all transactions. Due to minor currency fluctuations in the actual daily exchange rate with your financial institution, as well as any foreign currency transaction fees incurred through your credit card provider, there will be a variation in the final USD amount shown on your credit card statement.
Terms
Cancellations: The Hotel will charge your credit card for 2 nights plus taxes- prior to your arrival. You must cancel at least 30 days prior to your scheduled arrival- for the 2 night refund. There is no refund if you cancel within 30 days of scheduled arrival.
You will also be charged for your complete stay if you are a no-show or depart early.
Things To Do
Barbados has some spectacular beaches
Caribbean cuisine
Need To Know
Registration
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-
Early Bird: $985.00
Advanced: $1005.00
Regular: $1025.00
Special Pricing:
Veterinary Technicians receive an $80 discount using promo code “techsaver”. Enter the code during checkout in the submit promotion code box.
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.
Pricing
The Hotel will charge your credit card for 2 nights plus taxes- prior to your arrival. You must cancel at least 30 days prior to your scheduled arrival- for the 2 night refund. There is no refund if you cancel within 30 days of scheduled arrival.
You will also be charged for your complete stay if you are a no-show or depart early.
Global Vet Community Meets CE Experiences
IVS trips are designed to meet your CE requirements while offering a break from traditional, conference-style learning. With focused half-day sessions, small-group learning, and destinations worth the journey, IVS creates close-knit communities where education feels both engaging and rewarding.
Earn Your CE Credits
IVS makes it easy — and worth the trip — to keep your CE hours current. Each trip includes 12–18 CE credit hours, along with access to a dedicated portal where certificates and trip details are easy to find when you need them.
Explore the World
Choose from 50+ destinations worldwide, including classic travel locations and Bio Bio adventure trips. No matter the setting, IVS seminars are structured to support focused learning in an environment that feels immersive — not overwhelming.
Connect With Your Community
IVS brings together veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and leading specialists in intentionally small groups. Designed for shared experience and meaningful discussion, these seminars foster professional connections that last well beyond your trip.
Get More from Every Trip
With points earned for every trip you attend, bonuses for referring friends, and a convenient user portal for tracking and seminar details, IVS makes earning your CE credits even more rewarding.
Postcards from Our Trips
From close to home to destinations abroad, hear what veterinary professionals are saying about their IVS experience.
The speakers were excellent, as were the accommodations. I love coming to IVS Seminars.”
I enjoyed this conference VERY much! The speakers were engaging and superb. I had a surgery day this past Tuesday and have implemented several of their pearls of knowledge!”
The trip was just perfect! My husband and I loved every minute.”
Thank you for a great conference! This was my first IVS experience, and it was great. … I’m hoping to arrange a trip for my vet school friends (11 of us total) in the future.”
I enjoyed the seminar. IVS [is] still the best CE in my opinion. Great venue also.”
Thank you for putting on a fantastic program in Cabo!”
Thank you. I always enjoy the CE experience IVS provides.”
Good to Know Before You Go
Registration is simple. Browse upcoming seminars using the search on our homepage, then click through to the seminar page and complete registration online. You will receive an email confirmation once your registration is complete, and a separate email confirming your payment. Please keep both for your records. You can also call our office at 1-800-487-5650 to register by phone.
IVS holds group space at each seminar venue and handles hotel bookings on your behalf. You can book accommodations at the same time as your seminar registration or separately — whichever you prefer.
On your selected seminar’s page, click the Accommodations tab and scroll down to the Book Accommodations button. Please note: if you need a room outside the standard seminar dates, availability will need to be confirmed with the hotel. Hotel bookings made through our site are not automatic and require some processing time. Once confirmed, you will receive a hotel confirmation letter from IVS by email. All hotels require a credit card to guarantee your booking, and cut-off dates apply — early registration is always advised. Our team is available at 1-800-487-5650, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm PST.
10% of the registration fee is non-refundable. If you cancel more than 30 days before the seminar start date, you may choose a refund of the remaining 90% or a Future Transfer Credit (FTC). If you cancel within 30 days, only a Future Transfer Credit is issued. The FTC can be applied to any future IVS seminar within 2 years of your cancellation date; it is forfeited if not used within that window. To cancel, you must contact our office and receive email confirmation of your cancellation before the seminar begins. Cancellations requested after the seminar has started, or without email confirmation on file, will forfeit the full registration fee. Please also note that cancellations will remove any Loyalty Program points earned from that registration.
IVS specializes in small group seminars — usually fewer than 80 people per seminar. Most veterinarians appreciate the smaller setting, as it allows for more interaction with speakers and other participants and gives everyone a chance to get their questions answered.
International Veterinary Seminars is an AAVSB RACE-approved provider of CE, which is accepted by all state boards throughout the US and Canada. We are provider #13 and are also an approved provider in New York State. Please contact your state board or our office with any questions. For more information, visit the AAVSB RACE program website.
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