Initial Management of Common Clinical Problems
February 5–7, 2027
This seminar has been designed to present the most current information on the diagnosis and treatment of many emergencies that you are commonly asked to manage in your patients. The main emphasis of the seminars will be to give you practical information that you can readily utilize in your practice. Dr. Grubb will provide an update on anesthesia and pain management of the emergency patient, both initially and beyond and Dr. Johnson will present a practical discussion on how he manages his patients presented with an urgent or emergency problem.
Speakers & Topics
Dr. Grubb:
- Anesthesia/Analgesia for Emergency/Critical Care Patients
- Blood pressure support in anesthetized patients
- The Power of Local Anesthetics
- An Overview of New Stuff in Anesthesia and Analgesia
- The Role of Anxiolytics in Anesthesia/Analgesia
- Surgical Pain can Lead to Chronic Pain? YES! Don’t Let it Happen!
Dr. Johnson:
- Transfusion medicine
- Lipid therapy for selected toxins
- Fast Ultrasound
- Rule of 20: antidote to stupidity, the silent killer
- Congestive heart failure – initial management
- Acute kidney injury/ Acute renal failure
Schedule
| Registration | Friday Feb. 5, 2027 | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
| Breakfast | Daily | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
| Lectures | Friday, Feb. 5 | 8:00 am – 1:30 pm |
| Saturday, Feb. 6 | 8:00 am – 1:30 pm | |
| Sunday, Feb. 7 | 8:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Accommodations
New Location for 2027
Welcome to Royal Palms Resort and Spa, where an original Spanish Colonial Revival villa is met with rejuvenating spa services, world-class cuisine, and sweeping desert landscapes. Once a 1920s-era winter home, today our luxe resort beckons guests to enjoy a laid-back retreat at the base of Camelback Mountain.
Group room rate: $499.00 dbl per night plus taxes & fees.
Additional Fees (subject to change without notice):
- State and local taxes are currently 13.07%
- Valet parking only at this resort – $40.00 per night.
- No charge for parking if only attending the seminar.
- Resort fee: Usually $50.00- but for IVS it is waived
Welcome beverage upon arrival
• Access to the 24-Hour Gym and Exclusive Fitness Classes
• Morning Coffee Service
• 10% Discount on Alvadora Spa Boutique (restrictions may apply)
• Mixology classes in the Mix-Up featuring handcrafted seasonal cocktails (one class per person per
reservation, subject to availability)
• Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, including Tesla
• Guided History tours of property
• Infused water and sunscreen
• Resort Bicycles
• Lawn Games
• Transportation to Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall and Old Town Scottsdale (based on availability)
• Hiking Kit which includes bottled water, granola bar, sunscreen, insect repellent, trail maps and backpack
• Local phone calls
The hotel rates above are based on single or double occupancy. For additional adults (anyone over the age of 18yrs) staying in the room, with a max of 4 people per room, there is an additional fee per additional person.
Cancellations:
To avoid a one night’s room and tax charge, reservations must be canceled at least thirty (30) days prior to scheduled arrival. You will also be charged for your complete stay if you cancel within 7 days of scheduled arrival or if you are a no-show or depart early.
Having trouble reserving your room? Click here to request help reserving your room for Initial Management of Common Clinical Problems.
Things To Do
Alvadora Spa
Arizona has long been an oasis for those seeking the healing properties of the desert, including Delos Cooke who, in the 1920’s, constructed the Royal Palms estate in Phoenix’s warm and restorative climate as a wellness retreat for his wife Florence.
Decades later, Royal Palms remains a respite offering relaxation and restoration for body and soul. From the organic therapies and massages to the Mediterranean modalities at Alvadora Spa, our resort remains committed to wellness. A heated Jacuzzi hot tub, 24-hour access to the swimming pool and in room fitness options allow you to maintain fitness at your leisure.
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: $1195.00
Advanced: $1215.00
Regular: $1235.00
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
To avoid a one night’s room and tax charge, reservations must be canceled at least thirty (30) days prior to scheduled arrival. You will also be charged for your complete stay if you cancel within 7 days of scheduled arrival or 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.”
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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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