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St. Kitts

  |   November 18th - 21st, 2021

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Elsa Beltran Ldo Vet

DipECVN, PGCertVetEd FHEA, MRCVS

European and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Neurology
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Neurology & Neurosurgery
The Royal Veterinary College, University of London

David Maggs B.V.Sc.

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
Professor of Ophthalmology
U.C. Davis

 

 

Seminar Schedule:

Travel day Wednesday Nov. 17, 2021  
Registration

Seminars

Welcome reception
Thursday Nov. 18

1:30 pm – 2:00 pm

2:00 pm – 6:30 pm

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Breakfast

Seminars
Friday Nov. 19

7:30 am – 8:00 am

8:00 am – 12:30 pm

Seminars
Saturday Nov. 20 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Breakfast

Seminars
Sunday Nov. 21

7:30 am – 8:00 am

8:00 am – 12:30 pm

Seminar Topics:

For this series of seminars the speakers (ophthalmology & neurology) will be focusing on how they actually manage common clinical problems that they see in their daily practice. This will be a fantastic seminar in a great location!

  • Top ten tips for the ophthalmic exam (which light source when? And from what angle?)

  • Anisocoria – When the problem is in the eye itself

  • Straightforward and complex dry eye cases

  • The golden rules of ulcer management

  • Feline conjunctivitis- Herpes or Chlamydia?

  • Lens disease: Nuclear sclerosis or cataract and when to refer

  • Ophthalmic emergencies – There’s a lot that can be done medically

  • Glaucoma or uveitis or both? (Prednisolone or Dorzolamide or both?)

  • What’s new in the ophtho pharmacy (one drop or two?)

  • A logical approach to sudden blindness in dogs and cats

  • The practical point of doing the neurological exam – We can learn more than we think

  • Anisocoria – When the problem is in the neurology system

  • The vestibular patient, When should I be worried?

  • Seizures versus movement disorders – How Can I recognise them?

  • The easy and difficulty of managing epileptic patients

  • Acute spinal cord lesions – From clinical signs to treatment

  • The light into the neuromuscular cases

  • Neurological cases – When referral is not an option, What can I do?

  • Clinical cases – What have I learned?

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Seminar Speakers

  • Elsa Beltran Ldo Vet European and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Neurology Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Associate Professor, Veterinary Neurology & Neurosurgery Chairperson of the Education Committee of the ECVN Department of Clinical Science & Services The Royal Veterinary College, University of London
  • David Maggs B.V.Sc. Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists Professor of Ophthalmology U.C. Davis

CE Hours

This seminar is AAVSB RACE approved for 18 CE hrs.  

This program has been submitted for 18 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
  • Approved for 18 CE hrs by the AAVSB RACE program

Accommodations

Park Hyatt St. Kitts

Park Hyatt St. Kitts

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Park Hyatt St. Kitts is a brand new hotel that opened on November 1, 2017. The Resort spans the entire width of Banana Bay while surrounded by majestic rolling hills. The property is situated at the tip of the South East Peninsula adjacent to the popular tourist attraction of Cockleshell Beach with its local vendors and restaurants. Ten minutes away by boat transfer is the neighboring sister island of Nevis and we are a short bicycle ride from the ultra-luxury development of Christophe Harbor Marina.

The intimate resort comprises of 78 rooms and 48 suites, some of which feature private roof top swimming pools. All of our accommodation is chic in design and faces towards the straits of Nevis are housed in a series of small dwellings creating a community feel surrounding the Resort.

The Resort is inspired by the former sugar plantations which are reflective of times past. At the center of the Resort is ‘The Great House’, offering all day dining; indoor and outdoor seating areas; a Rum Bar; the main hotel bar; a library housing the Resorts concierge and a conservatory which serves a Plantation Afternoon Tea. Other drinking and dining is available at The Fisherman’s Village set on the edge of the Caribbean Sea emulating an ocean to table dining experience and the Stone Barn offering food from the hearth with an international flare.

Group room rates:

  • Run of Resort Accommodations: $299.00 dbl per night
  • Beachside suite – $399.00 dbl per night
    • plus taxes are currently 10% Value Added Tax, 2% Island Enhancement Tax, and 12% Service Charge (24% total).

    • Porterage charge is $6.00 round trip per room

    • Service charge: A ten percent (12%) service charge is applicable to all guest room nights. The service charge includes complimentary twice daily housekeeping (includes evening service) and is paid out to resort employees.

    • A Resort Fee of $50.00 discounted to $0.00 for IVS (inclusive of tax) per guest room, per night  (will apply to each room and includes the following inclusions (specific days and hours of activities are subject to change):

      • Wireless internet access in the guest rooms and throughout Hotel’s public space

      • Rum Tasting available three times per week

      • Twice weekly s’more bonfire nights

      • Twice weekly movie nights on the beach

      • Twice weekly Classic Cocktail Class (advanced reservations required)

      • Weekly Culinary Class (advanced reservations required)

      • Unlimited sunscreen at both Hotel pools

      • Non-motorized watersports (kayak, paddle boards, snorkeling equipment)

      • Underwater camera use while on-property

      • Outdoor lawn and beach games including, but not limited to, bocce ball, chess & checker board, volleyball, beach tennis, corn hole, and ring toss

      • Island Fort by Camp Hyatt (available for children ages 3-12) offering daily activities including, but not limited to, tie- dye, jewelry making, carnival mask & hat design, and cookie decorating

      • Access to 24-hour Fitness Center

      • Indoor fitness and outdoor wellness classes (Monday ? Friday)

      • Daily coffee bar at The Great House from 7AM ? 11AM

      • Welcome drink upon arrival- Hotel’s selection

      •  Two Bottled Waters provided in guest room and replenished daily

      •  Valet Parking

         

 

Terms

Cancellations: As this is the busy season- you will be charged for your complete stay if you cancel with 30 days of your scheduled arrival or are a no-show.  You will also be charged for your complete stay if you depart early.

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Area Attractions

An African Vervet Tree Monkey peers out from its perch on a rock while searching for sugar cane

Where is St. Kitts?

Getting around St. Kitts

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Getting There

Airport

St. Kitts International airport

Location Transportation Information

Taxis meet every flight at the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport on St. Kitts and Newcastle Airport on Nevis. The taxis are not metered, but fixed rates, in EC dollars, are posted at the airport and at the jetty.

Before setting off in a cab, be sure to clarify whether the rate quoted is in EC or U.S. dollars.

There’s a 50% surcharge for trips made between 10 PM and 6 AM. You can call the St. Kitts Taxi Association (PHONE: 869/465-8487; 869/465-4253; 869/465-7818 after hrs).

 

 

 

Registration Fees:

Early Bird:  $995.00

Register by:  Sept. 15, 2021

Advanced:  $1015.00

Register by:  Oct. 15, 2021

Regular:  $1035.00

Register after: Oct. 15, 2021

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:

  • 18 CE hours

  • Breakfast on Friday & Sunday

  • All breaks

  • Certificate of completion

  • Welcome reception for all on Thursday nite

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  • St. Kitts
    November 18, 2021 - November 21, 2021
    1:00 am - 12:30 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-services/racetrack

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:

  • For ST. Kitts, the easiest way to reserve your hotel room is to book online thru this link:

  • Booking Link: click here

  • 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.