UpcomingInital management of problems cranial to the diaphragm
Savannah in the fall
| November 15th - 17th, 2024
Amy Butler D.V.M.,MS.
Diplomate American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
President, Critical Consults
Lynelle Johnson, DVM, PhD
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary
Internal Medicine
Professor of Medicine
UC Davis
David Maggs, BVSc
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
Professor of Ophthalmology
UC Davis
This seminar has been designed to present the most current information on the diagnosis and initial treatment of many clinical problems that you are commonly asked to manage. The main emphasis of the seminars will be to give you practical information that you can readily utilize in your practice. Because of their involvement with busy veterinary centers, these personable speakers approach clinical problems very practically.
Seminar Schedule:
| Seminar registration | Friday Nov. 15, 2024 | 7:15am – 8:00am |
| Seminar schedule |
Friday Nov. 15 |
8:00am – 1:30pm |
| Breakfast | Daily | 7:15am – 8:00am |
Seminar Topics:
Dr. Butler:
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Treatment of common respiratory emergencies – a Criticalists thoughts
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Acute seizure management
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Practical treatment of Head trauma
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Emergency management of congestive heart failure
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Updates on CPR
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Common Arrhythmias in the ICU
Dr. Johnson:
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Why can’t this animal breathe
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This dog just collapsed….
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Lasix? Steroids? What else??
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This animal is too unstable for radiographs – now what?
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How to manage brachycephalic dogs
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Coughing or vomiting or both?
Dr. Maggs:
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My TonoPen drives me crazy. Can you help?
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Could this patient have uveitis?
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How do I treat uveitis?
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Could this patient have both glaucoma & uveitis?
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How should I treat a patient with both glaucoma & uveitis?
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How deep is that corneal ulcer?
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What do I do when an ulcer doesn’t heal in 7 days?
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Can I do a grid keratotomy or diamond burr debridement?
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This ulcer looks infected – What’s the best antibiotic?
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Which ulcers need serum?
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Proparacaine really made him feel better; can I send it home?
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What’s a good ocular analgesic?
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Triple antibiotic causes fatal anaphylaxis in cats; right?
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Do dogs and cats get allergic conjunctivitis?
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Suddenly blind… Could it be Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration (SARDS)
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What ophtho drugs should I have in my pharmacy?
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One drop or two?
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Ointments or drops?
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Atropine – Which cases? How often? Any contraindications?
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My favorite 3 antiviral drugs for cats
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Topical Pred or Dex?
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Can I use a systemic steroid and a topical NSAID together?
Seminar Speakers
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Amy Butler D.V.M., MS.
Diplomate American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
President, Critical Consults
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Lynelle Johnson, D.V.M, Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Professor of Medicine
U.C. Davis
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David Maggs B.V.Sc.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
Professor of Ophthalmology
U.C. Davis
CE Hours
This seminar is 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:
- Speakers are recognized specialists
- Mandatory recorded attendance
- Submission of attendance to AAVBS RACEtrack program
Accommodations
Hyatt Regency Savannah
Rooms
At Hyatt Regency Savannah, you’ll enjoy our newly restyled rooms designed with historic architectural elements and a modern twist to immerse you in the artistic personality of Savannah. Relax and sleep soundly on our signature Hyatt Grand Bed™, pamper yourself with Pharmacopia bath products in our transformed guest bath, stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access and enjoy your favorite music with an iHome stereo with iPod® docking station.
Price: Group Room rate: – $269.00 dbl/night plus taxes
- Rate above is subject to applicable state & local taxes, currently 13%
- City occupancy fee is currently $1 per night
- Georgia Hotel/Motel fee in the amount of $5.00 per night, per room
- $25.00 per night for each additional adult over two adults per room
- Parking: Valet only, $38.00 per day and is subject to change without notice
- Self Parking is off-site in the Whitaker Street Garage
- Free wifi in all rooms.
Terms
Check-In: 4:00pm; Check-Out: 11:00am
Cancellations: A two night cancellation charge will be made to your credit card if you cancel within 7 days of your scheduled arrival. You will be charged for the complete scheduled stay if you cancel within 3 days of your scheduled arrival or are a no-show or depart early.
Area Attractions
Welcome to Savannah, the Hostess City of the South. Named by Conde’ Nast Traveler as one of the top 10 U.S. cities to visit, Savannah offers an enchanting stroll back in time and an invitation to uncover its hidden charms. Bits and pieces of Savannah’s rich, colorful history adorn virtually every corner of the downtown area. The stately mansions, moss-draped oaks, and massive churches give the city a unique flavor found nowhere else in the world. Savannah’s Historic District is a 2.5-mile walking district full of bistros, quaint shops, green squares and grand architecture. Savannah boasts one of the largest National Landmark Historic Districts in the United States, featuring historically significant buildings, including examples of Federal, Italianate and Victorian architecture.Savannah’s 22 squares form the heart and soul of the historic district and are considered to be the city’s precious jewels. General James Oglethorpe, Savannah’s founding father, vision of southern hospitality and a genteel way of life is still alive in the faces of those who call Savannah home.
Getting There
Savannah GA airport is approx a 20 minute drive from downtown Savannah.
Location Transportation Information
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Parking: Valet only, $38.00 per day ($21 for 4-8 hours )and is subject to change without notice
- Self Parking is off-site in the Whitaker Street Garage
IVS Travel Group Info
Please contact our office at 800-487-5650 for travel arrangements or questions.
Registration Fees:
Early Bird: $1155.00
Advanced: $1175.00
Regular: $1195.00
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 notes
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Submission of attendance to AAVBS RACEtrack program
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Breakfast and breaks daily
Seminar Registration:
Add to Calendar
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Savannah in the Fall
November 15, 2024 - November 17, 2024
12:05 am - 4:00 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 The Hyatt Regency Savannah, the easiest way to reserve your hotel room is to go online:
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Online booking Link: Click here
- Any problems: please call our office at 800-487-5650
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.