Upcoming How I manage common clinical problems- an update
Bonaire
| February 23rd - 27th, 2026
New Resort location for 2026!
Michael Lappin D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Professor of Medicine
Colorado State University
Catriona MacPhail D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Professor of Surgery
Colorado State University
A new series of cases featuring specific clinical problems will be presented by Dr’s. MacPhail and Lappin. They will each offer their thoughts on the management of these patients along with a discussion of topics associated with the clinical problem. This will be a new series of seminars for Bonaire.
Seminar Schedule:
| Travel/relax & get adjusted: | Feb. 21-22, 2026 | |
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Registration: Welcome reception: Lunch each meeting day for seminar registrants |
Monday, Feb. 23 2026 Monday Feb. 23 |
2:15 pm – 2:30 pm 6:30pm – 7:30pm 1:30pm- 2:30pm |
| Lectures: |
Monday, Feb. 23 Tuesday, Feb. 24 Wednesday Feb. 25 Thursday Feb. 26 Friday Feb. 27 |
2:30pm – 6:30pm 2:30pm – 6:30pm Free day 2:30pm – 6:30pm 2:30pm – 6:30pm |
Seminar Topics:
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Uroabdomen Decision-Making
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Open Wound Management
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Cutting-edge Wound Care
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Limb, Digit, and Tail Amputation
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Elective Surgery Controversies
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Non-pharmaceutical management of stress associated diseases in cats.
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Logical use of pre-, pro-, and synbiotics in dogs and cats
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Logical empirical use of antibiotics in dogs and cats; how to guess best if they have no money!
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What you can catch at work; An update on small animal zoonotic diseases
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How I treat viral gastrointestinal infections in dogs and cats, with an emphasis on parvovirus
Seminar Speakers
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Michael Lappin
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Professor of Medicine
Colorado State University
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Catriona MacPhaiL
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Professor of Surgery
College of Veterinary Medicine
Colorado State University
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:
- Speakers are recognized specialists
- Mandatory recorded attendance
- Certificate of attendance
- Complete seminar notes
Accommodations
Delfins Beach Resort
Delfins Beach Resort
Embrace the island’s spirit at our waterfront resort. We’re perfectly located for both relaxation and discovery, just steps from dining and diving. Enjoy our private palm-lined beach, lush gardens, and outdoor pool with a patio. Bonaire’s famous beaches, Downtown Kralendijk is within five kilometers (10 minute drive).
Delfin studio rooms and suites
Traveling alone, with a friend, or with your partner? Then one of our spacious studios (±40 m² / 430 ft²) is the perfect spot to relax and reflect on the hidden gems you’ve discovered on the island. We have different types of studios located in different parts of the resort, each with its own unique charm, so you can choose a view you love.
Need more room- then consider one of the apartments or suites.
Price: IVS attendees will receive a 20% discount off the Resort rates displayed on their web site.
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After converting the site to English, select your dates and then select “special rates” button and enter:
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Our CORPORATE/COMPANY ACCOUNT code is 3490547
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this will provide a 20% discount on the rates advertised on the Resort’s web site.
Bonaire Visitor Entry Tax: Click here to pay or pay at the airport
Area Attractions
Getting There
Airport
Several major airlines fly direct to Bonaire. You can also fly into Aruba or Curacao and connect onto one of the local airlines that fly to Bonaire.
Location Transportation Information
Grab a taxi from the airport or rent a car or truck for your stay.
Registration Fees:
Early Bird: $1035.00
Advanced: $1055.00
Regular: $1075.00
Special Pricing:
Veterinary Technicians welcome- there is an $80 discount off the seminar registration fee.
Registration Includes:
- 16 CE hours
- Complete seminar notes
- Lunch for seminar attendees each meeting day
- Afternoon breaks
- Certificate of completion
- Welcome reception for all including family members
- submission of attendance to AAVSB RACEtrack program
Seminar Registration:
Add to Calendar
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Bonaire
February 23, 2026 - February 27, 2026
12:05 am - 4:05 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 The Delfin Resort, the easiest way to reserve your hotel room is to book online thru this link:
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Booking Link: click here
- Use google translate to convert the site to english
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After converting the site to English, select your dates and then select “special rates” button and enter:
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Our CORPORATE/COMPANY ACCOUNT code is 3490547
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this will provide a 20% discount on the rates advertised on the Resort’s web site.
Need assistance. The Resort offers a USA contact number: tel:888 832 9962
Please only use the hotel request form below, if you are having problems with reserving your room thru the online hotel registration link. 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.