Is it an orthopedic or neurologic problem?
June 28 – July 1, 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
Ross Palmer D.V.M., MS.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Professor of Orthopedics
Colorado State University
Your clients are understandably concerned when they see their beloved pet struggling with locomotor disability and/or pain. You are eager to help, but that isn’t always so easy is it? Is the problem neurologic or is it orthopedic….or is it both? You’ll develop confidence in your neurologic and orthopedic exam skills as you learn the techniques and valuable tips & tricks from our experts in neurology and orthopedics. Don’t worry, these 2 educator / clinicians are focused upon giving you practical information that will help you in the trenches. Drs. Beltran and Palmer are both known for their engaging teaching styles so you are sure to enjoy yourself while Elsa and Ross inspire you with new techniques, knowledge and insights that you can apply to your practice within days of your return.
Speakers & Topics
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The Art of a Meaningful Ortho/Neuro Exam
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The practical point of doing the neurological exam
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Tricks to observing your patient’s gait – new ways to help YOU see subtle, but important findings
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Video demonstrations of specific orthopedic exam maneuvers (drawer sign – the common mistakes and how to get the most information; the tibial compression test made easy; how to detect a hip luxation and distinguish dorsal from ventral luxation; how to do the Ortolani test and what it means; elbow exam made easy; the shoulder exam; etc)
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Seizures versus movement disorders – How can I recognize them?
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Acute spinal cord lesions – From clinical signs to treatment
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The vestibular patient, When should I be worried?
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Neurological cases – When referral is not an option, What can I do?
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Polyarthritis – the great imposter. How to detect the tough ones.
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The elderly dog with orthopedic AND neurologic limitations
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How to make quality spinal radiographs & interpret them
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How to make quality orthopedic radiographs & interpret them
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Clinical case discussions (lots of them): what have I learned?
Schedule
| Monday, June 28, 2021 | Seminar registration | 1:30pm – 2:00pm |
| Seminars | 2:00pm – 6:30pm | |
| Welcome Reception | 6:30pm – 7.30pm | |
| Tuesday, June 29, 2021 | Breakfast | 7:30am – 8:00am |
| Seminars | 8:00am – 12:30pm | |
| Wednesday, June 30, 2021 | Seminars | 2:00pm – 6:30pm |
| Thursday, July 1, 2021 | Breakfast | 7:30am – 8:00am |
| Seminars | 8:00am – 12:30pm |
Accommodations
A destination in itself, this impressive property is nestled within 62 oceanfront acres, offering breathtaking tropical gardens and abundant wildlife. Explore our waterfront resort by air-conditioned trams. Or take a leisurely stroll along flagstone walkways flanked by Polynesian and Asian artwork. Located on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii, Hilton Waikoloa Village features standard and deluxe rooms and suites – perfectly suited to any taste.
Price
Palace tower Resort View- King Bed: $244.00 dbl/night plus taxes and resort fee
Palace Tower- ocean view: $284.00 dbl/night plus taxes and resort fee
Lagoon Tower Oceanside: please call…dbl/night plus taxes and resort fee
One bedroom suites also available- please call 800-487-5650 for availability.
Additional Fees:
- Rates are based on single/double occupancy. Additional per person charge is $30.00 plus tax, per night. No charge for children ages 18 and under sharing with parents using existing bed space.
- Rollaway bed charge is $50.00 plus tax, per night, subject to hotel availability. Maximum four persons per guestroom.
- Current Hawaii state room tax is 13.416% and is subject to change. Sales Tax is 4.4386%
- Self Parking is $30.00 tax inclusive per car, per day (subject to change). Valet Parking is also available for a fee. $37.00
Terms
Deposit:
Only a credit card is required to hold your reservations up to 30 day prior. At approx 30 day prior to your arrival, a deposit equal to one night’s stay will be charged.
Cancellations:
You have up to 30 days prior to cancel or change your dates without penalty. There is a 2 night charge if you cancel within 30 -15 days of your scheduled arrival. If you cancel within 14 – 0 days of your scheduled arrival or are a no-show or late arrival or early departure, you will be charged for your full stay. Please call IVS to cancel or change your reservations 800-487-5650.
Room Description
Palace Tower Resort view:
Near Kohala Pool, Main Lagoon, Wedding Chapel and Nui Italian.
422 to 453 sq. ft. room in Palace Tower featuring:
- Golf course, tropical garden or mountain views
- One king-sized bed/Full sized sofa bed
- or Two queen beds
- Outdoor balcony/lanai
Rooms feature seersucker bath robes, signature Kohala Spa Coco Mango bath products, mini-refrigerator and coffeemaker. Room images represent the room category, not the specific room you would receive.
Palace Tower Ocean View
Near Kohala Pool, Main Lagoon, Wedding Chapel and Nui Italian.
422 to 453 sq. ft. room in Palace Tower featuring:
- Pacific Ocean views framed by lush tropical foliage
- One king-sized bed/full sized sofa bed
- or two queen beds
- Outdoor balcony/lanai
Rooms feature signature Kohala Spa Coco Mango bath products, mini-refrigerator and coffeemaker. Room images represent the room category, not the specific room you would receive.
MAKAI at Lagoon Tower oceanside:
Near Kohala Spa, Saltwater Lagoon and Lagoon Grill restaurant.
Premium 530 sq. ft. room in Lagoon Tower featuring:
- Views of the dolphins or saltwater lagoon
- One king-sized bed/sofa bed
- or two queen beds
- Large shower, bathtub combination with premium handheld showerhead
- Outdoor balcony/lanai
MAKAI includes Concierge planning, expedited luggage service, two (2) refillable keepsake water bottles, access to Kohala Spa and fitness facility, preferential restaurant and spa reservations. Rooms feature microfiber plush bath robes, signature Kohala Spa Coco Mango bath products, mini-refrigerator, coffeemaker.
- Daily Resort Charge of $45.00 has been reduced to $25.00 plus tax per room, per night will be added to the room rate and includes:
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- Internet access in your room
- Hawaiian Cultural Classes – Including Ukulele, Lei Making, and Hula Lessons (see below for details).
- PlayStation® 3 access with unlimited movies and games (DVD Now card can only be used in your specified tower. Limit 2 checked out at any given time.)
- Local, toll-free, and credit card calls (No access fee)
- Complimentary 15 minute photo session and souvenir keepsake (reservations required for photo session)
- 20% discount on beach toys at the saltwater lagoon
- Keiki Pool Activities & Scavenger Hunt
- Fitness or Yoga Class at the Kohala Spa – Space is limited and reservations are recommended by contacting Kohala Spa at extension 1228.
- Big Island Bird Talk with resident wildlife specialist – Daily at 10am in the main lobby.
- $10 off Hawaii Nautical sailings on the Spirit of Aloha catamaran from Anaeho’omalu Bay
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Things To Do
Area Attractions
Explore the Resort
Adventures Await
Maybe some golf?
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: $1025.00
Advanced: $1045.00
Regular: $1065.00
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
You have up to 30 days prior to cancel or change your dates without penalty. There is a 2 night charge if you cancel within 30 -15 days of your scheduled arrival. If you cancel within 14 – 0 days of your scheduled arrival or are a no-show or late arrival or early departure, you will be charged for your full stay. Please call IVS to cancel or change your reservations 800-487-5650.
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.”
Thank you for putting on a fantastic program in Cabo!”
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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