Upcoming Initial management of common clinical problems
Scottsdale, AZ
| February 5th - 7th, 2027
Tamara Grubb D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia
Associate Professor of Anesthesia & Pain Management
Washington State University
Tony Johnson D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
VIN
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.
Seminar Schedule:
| Registration: | Friday Feb. 20, 2026 | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
| Breakfast: | Daily | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
| Lectures: | Friday, Feb. 20 Saturday, Feb. 21 Sunday, Feb. 22 |
8:00 am – 1:30 pm 8:00 am – 1:30 pm 8:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Seminar Topics:
Dr. Grubb:
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Anesthesia/Analgesia for Emergency/Critical Care Patients
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Blood pressure support in anesthetized patients
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The Power of Local Anesthetics
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An Overview of New Stuff in Anesthesia and Analgesia
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The Role of Anxiolytics in Anesthesia/Analgesia
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Surgical Pain can Lead to Chronic Pain? YES! Don’t Let it Happen!
Dr. Johnson:
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Transfusion medicine
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Lipid therapy for selected toxins
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Fast Ultrasound
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Rule of 20: antidote to stupidity, the silent killer
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Congestive heart failure – initial management
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Acute kidney injury/ Acute renal failure
Seminar Speakers
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Tamara Grubb D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia
Associate Professor of Anesthesia & Pain Management
Washington State University
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Tony Johnson, DVM, DACVECC
Diplomate, ACVECC
Medical Director
Veterinary Information Network
Davis, CA
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
- Submission of attendance to AAVSB RACEtrack program
- Complete seminar notes
Accommodations
Royal Palms Resort & Spa
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
Daily Resort Charge includes:
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.
Area Attractions
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.
Getting There
PHX- Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is only approximately 7 miles from the Resort. Either rent a car or grab a taxi or ride sharing company to the resort.
Self parking at the resort is discounted to $15.00 for guests
For attendees driving in for the meeting- up to 6 hours is $10.00 and 6 to 12 hours is $15.00
Registration Fees:
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.
Registration Includes:
- 16 CE hours
- complete seminar notes
- submission of attendance to AAVSB RACEtrack program
- breakfast and breaks daily
Seminar Registration:
Add to Calendar
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Scottsdale, AZ
February 5, 2027 - February 7, 2027
12:15 am - 5:00 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 Scottsdale, the easiest way to reserve your hotel room is to book online thru this link:
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Booking Link: click here
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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 but does not confirm your booking until you have received a booking confirmation from our office.
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.