Upcoming Eyes, ears & beyond
Yosemite
| October 6th - 8th, 2025
Catherine Outerbridge D.V.M.
Diplomate American College of Veterinary Dermatology
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Professor of Clinical Medicine
U.C. Davis
Katherine Good Koehler D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
Professor of Ophthalmology
U.C. Davis
Seminar Schedule:
| Registration: | Monday Oct. 6, 2025 | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
| Continental Breakfast: | Daily | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
| Lectures: |
Monday Oct. 6 |
8:00 am – 1:30 pm |
Seminar Topics:
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Low Tech but High Value: The Power of Skin Cytology
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Using Clinical Clues to Help Differentiate Canine Allergies
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Apoquel or Cytopoint did not work now what to do… It’ s back to basics
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Topical Therapy in Allergic Dermatitis: What’s the Evidence It Really Works?
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Pseudomonas Otitis Externa
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Client Communications: “Perhaps I Wasn’t Clear!”
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Now for My Next Trick How to Manage Itchy Cats Without Corticosteroids
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Strange Cat Noses: Dorsal Muzzle Diseases in Cats
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Which organ system has the issue, is it the eyes, the skin, or both?
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This superficial ulcer won’t heal! What do I do next?
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This ulcer looks deep. But how do I know for sure? And how do I treat it?
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Uh oh. I think the eye ruptured. What now?
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Corneal lacerations: why a small scratch could be a big problem.
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Glaucoma: what do I really need to know?
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Feline conjunctivitis: can I treat it like canine conjunctivitis?
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Feline herpesvirus: what anti-viral do I use?
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Sudden blindness: It’s like the lights went out. What could be going on?
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Rapid fire surgical tips: entropion, cherry eye, eyelid tumors, and enucleations
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Medical treatment for cataracts: is it really an option?
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KCS: what do I do when cyclosporine doesn’t work?
Seminar Speakers
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Catherine Outerbridge D.V.M.
Diplomate American College of Veterinary Dermatology
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Professor of Clinical Dermatology
U.C. Davis
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Kathryn Good Koehler D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
Clinical Professor of Veterinary Ophthalmology
U.C. Davis
CE Hours
This seminar is AAVSB RACE 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:
- Mandatory recorded attendance
- Submission of attendance to AAVSB RACEtrack program
- Complete seminar notes
- Approved for 16 CE hrs by the AAVSB Race program
Accommodations
Tenaya Lodge
Please note the exact location of the Lodge- it is 2 miles outside the south entrance in Fish Camp CA. – not in the park. But it is an easy drive to all the attractions.
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is set at the national park’s South Gate, a stunning mountain destination right next door to Yosemite National Park in the Sierra National Forest. Tenaya Lodge is an all-season resort that offers AAA Four-Diamond Yosemite accommodations, including Lodge Rooms and Cottage Rooms, a rich range of recreational activities, and awe-inspiring natural beauty at every turn. Located just two miles from the park’s south entrance, our resort offers the cozy feel of a mountain retreat – but features a full range of world-class amenities.
Here at Tenaya Lodge, we like to call it “roughing it” minus the “rough” part. The warm and inviting atmosphere of Tenaya’s Yosemite National Park lodging is reflected in our guestrooms and suites. Here, you will discover a rich resort realm with room to stretch out and recall the sights and sounds of your national park day, picture-windows filled with forest views and furnishings infused with Native American design. For socializing, there’s Tenaya Lodge’s Grand Lobby, with soaring, open-beam ceilings, classic lodge furniture and roaring, rock-hewn fireplace.
All Tenaya Lodge accommodations feature the modern amenities of an AAA Four-Diamond resort experience. Bath amenities include all-natural ingredients and eco-friendly packaging. Fully equipped Yosemite Park lodging for physically challenged guests is also available.
- Ascent Spa at Tenaya Lodge – Our luxurious, full-service spa features 12 treatment rooms and signature organic treatments, men’s and women’s steam rooms and saunas, relaxation rooms, a fitness center, and a spa boutique with local and organic product lines. A Silver LEED-certified spa, Ascent Spa is recognized for its green building design and sustainable operations.
- Swimming Pools – Tenaya Lodge boasts two indoor heated pools and a newly expanded outdoor pool area with a zero-entry main pool and adjacent kids’ splash pool. You’ll also find poolside cabanas and a café that provide the perfect place to relax after the day’s adventures – or unwind in one of the four spa hot tubs situated throughout the mountain resort property.
- On-site and In-room Dining – With five dining venues located on property, Tenaya Lodge’s restaurants range from casual to candlelit. From family-friendly restaurants to gourmet eateries, Tenaya Lodge has a delicious range of dining options. Enjoy a family dinner at Jackalope’s Bar & Grill, Parkside Deli, or Timberloft Pizzeria. Or, kick back with in-room dining.
- Recreation & Activities – In addition to hiking, biking, climbing, and sightseeing in Yosemite National Park, our mountain resort features plenty of on-site activities. You’ll also find world-class golf, horseback riding, fishing & rafting nearby.
- Pet-Friendly Lodging – Dog-friendly rooms include a special bed just for your pup to suggestions for places to explore together. Pet-sitting services are available. For dog-sitting and dog-walking services, this requires a three-hour minimum and advance notice. Service guarantee is based upon sitter availability. Please contact the Tenaya Lodge concierge for pricing information or to reserve a sitter for your dog. To book pet services prior to your stay, contact our concierge or call 888-514-2167 and select option 3.
For additional information about any of the amenities at Tenaya Lodge or for help planning your vacation, please contact our concierge at 888-514-2167.
Group premium room rate – $ 285.00 dbl/night + taxes + resort fee
Room rates are exclusive of 13.5% occupancy tax, and a $0.75 per room per night California Tourism Assessment that is subject to change in accordance with State and Local Taxes.
A $1.00 charge per room per night will be added to your bill as a generous donation for the enhancement and preservation of the Yosemite Experience. 100% of your donation goes to the Yosemite Conservancy (YC), the non-profit organization that not only offers many programs like Free Art Classes and Yosemite Theater, but also organizes volunteers that help with many park projects, manages wilderness permits, provides bear proof canisters, and publishes many of the best guidebooks about Yosemite.
The Resort Services Fee of $30.00 per night (subject to change) inclusive of taxes includes:
- Wi-Fi (high-speed internet)
- Overnight Parking
- Two Bottles of Water Daily
- Full Access to the Fitness Room, Steam Rooms, and Saunas in Ascent Spa
- Access to the Resort Pools and Spas
- Business Center Access
- Toll-Free and Local Telephone Calls
Area Attractions
Great resorts are ultimately defined by their surrounding environments, and in this regard, Tenaya Lodge is exceptional. The property’s full-service Concierge Department is the place to learn about the many Yosemite activities inside and outside the gates of the National Park.
Yosemite Park Details
Yosemite National Park embraces almost 1,200 square miles of scenic wild lands set aside in 1890 to preserve a portion of the central Sierra Nevada that stretches along California’s eastern flank. The park was established on October 1, 1890.
The protected status that Yosemite Park has enjoyed over the last 120 years has allowed for the preservation of many of its plant species and wildlife.
Yosemite National Park covers a huge area of the western Sierra Nevada Mountains in central California and has innumerable lakes, meadows, forests and granite summits with endless unspoiled alpine scenery. At the center is Yosemite Valley, a half-mile deep depression carved by glaciers during the last ice age, which now has soaring 3,000 foot high domes and many powerful waterfalls, including three of the world’s highest. Visitors all year can gaze up from the Valley floor to appreciate the enormity of it all. During summer (or for those willing to do an overnight ski trip in winter), the view from Glacier Point provides a breathtaking perspective from above.
Today visitation to Yosemite National Park is around 5 million visitors annually. Visitation exceeded one million in 1954 for the first time and by 1976 over two million people were visiting Yosemite annually. However, even with the increasing visitation to the park, all you have to do is lift your eyes ever so slightly above the crowds and you’ll feel your heart instantly moved by unrivalled splendors. The haughty profile of Half Dome, the hulking presence of El Capitan, the drenching mists of Yosemite Falls, the gemstone lakes of the high country’s subalpine wilderness, the giant sequoias of Wawona, Hetch Hetchy’s pristine pathways, all of these beautiful natural wonders will make you feel at one with the pristine Yosemite wilderness.
Getting There
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Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is located 55 miles north of Fresno International Airport (FAT) on State Highway 41 and 2 miles from the south entrance to Yosemite.
Please note the exact location of the Lodge- it is 2 miles outside the south entrance in Fish Camp CA. – not in the park
The lodge is approximately 4 hrs by car from San Francisco or Los Angeles and 3 hrs from Sacramento.
Registration Fees:
Early Bird: $1095.00
Advanced: $1115.00
Regular: $1135.00
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:
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Yosmite
October 6, 2025 - October 8, 2025
12:05 am - 6:00 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 Yosemite, the easiest way to reserve your hotel room is to go online to:
CLICK HERE TO MAKE AN ONLINE RESERVATION
Hotel instructions:
Guests unable to use our online reservation system can make their reservation by calling (800) 635-5807, option #1 and identify they are with the International Veterinary Seminars, or using the group code 31U655 to receive the group rate.
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Reservations can be booked online using a mobile device.
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If booking online, and you are prompted that reservations are sold out, please have your attendees call the reservation line for assistance. There are many reasons that they may receive this message.
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 call 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.