Managing common feline medical & surgical problems
June 10–12, 2024
Catriona MacPhail D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Professor of Surgery
Colorado State University
Michael Lappin D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Professor of Medicine
Colorado State University
Speakers & Topics
Dr. MacPhail:
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Practical tips on abdominal exploratory and organ biopsy
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Upper and Lower Respiratory problems- how i approach diagnosis and management
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Upper: stenotic nares, laryngeal disease, nasopharyngeal polyps
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Lower: pleural effusion, diaphragmatic hernias
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Upper and Lower Urinary Obstruction – practical management and what’s new
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Upper: surgeon perspective on ureter stones
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Lower: what’s new with urethral obstruction
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Wound Management – learn some easy ways to manage wounds
Dr. Lappin:
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New tips for managing stress associated feline interstitial cystitis
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Management of flea associated diseases
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Management of tick associated diseases
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Management of acute infectious upper respiratory diseases
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Management of chronic infectious upper respiratory disease
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Update on infectious causes of cough in cats.
Schedule
| Registration | Monday June 10, 2024 | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
| Lectures | Monday June 10 | 8:00 am – 1:30 pm |
| Tuesday June 11 | 1:30 pm – 6:30 pm | |
| Wednesday June 12 | 8:00 am – 1:30 pm | |
| Breakfast | Monday June 10 | 7.15 am – 8.00 am |
| Wednesday June 12 | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
Accommodations
The town of Whitefish is at the gateway to Glacier National Park.
Nestled between majestic mountains and pristine waters lies The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. A truly a special place, The Lodge is situated between Whitefish Lake and the 28-acre Viking Creek Wetland Preserve, with breathtaking scenery at every turn and no shortage of Montana adventures to experience. If relaxation and leisure are more your style, our first-class amenities and luxurious spa allow you to get comfortable and just be.
Inspired by the grand lodges of the past, The Lodge offers genuine western hospitality sure to create cherished moments and lasting memories. Connect – to yourself, those around you and your environment – and let us take care of the rest. Our friendly staff will go above and beyond to ensure that we exceed your expectations and look after your every need. Refresh your senses, play like a local, indulge in quality culinary experiences, and make yourself at home.
Explore the Main Lodge Rooms..click here
Explore the Viking Lodge rooms..click here
Explore the Lakefront Condominiums.. click here
Price: (Group rooms based on availability)
Group rooms are sold out. Please contact our office at 800-487-5650 for current availability.
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Main Lodge: $.00 per room, per night, plus taxes & fees.
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Viking Lodge: $.00 per room, per night, plus taxes & fees.
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Lakefront condominiums: Call for availability and pricing 877-887 4026
This rate is single/double occupancy. There is a $40.00 per night for a rollaway for extra persons.
Complimentary Wireless Internet is available in all guest accommodations, meeting venues, and common areas
Additional Fees & Taxes:
The above lodging rates do not include tax and service fees. Eight percent (8%) Montana accommodations tax, three percent (3%) resort tax, eleven and a half percent (11.5%) resort service fee, one percent (1%) Community Sustainability Fund and one percent (1%) Whitefish Lake Institute Assessment,
Percentages are subject to change depending on current federal, state, local laws, and resort policy.
Parking: The Lodge provides free parking and on-site car rental service.
Deposits:
For Main Lodge, Viking Lodge & Lakefront Condominiums, one night’s room and tax will be collected at time of booking to guarantee the reservation. Fourteen (14) days prior to arrival the remaining balance due on the entire stay will be deducted from the credit card on file and reservation will be considered non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Cancellations:
For Main Lodge, Viking Lodge & Lakefront Condo reservations, cancellations may be made up until fourteen (14) days prior to arrival with full refund of the deposit. Cancellations, reductions in length of stay, or early departures made within fourteen (14) days of arrival forfeit the entire length of stay.
No-Show Policy: For any reservations that “no show”, the deposit will be forfeited. If the reservation is for multiple nights and the guest is a “no show,” and arrival date will be moved to the following day. If the guest again does not arrive for check in, the reservation will be cancelled and all deposits forfeited.
Things To Do
Summer activities
Glacier National Park
Local Attractions
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: $1055.00
Advanced: $1075.00
Regular: $1095.00
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
For Main Lodge, Viking Lodge & Lakefront Condo reservations, cancellations may be made up until fourteen (14) days prior to arrival with full refund of the deposit. Cancellations, reductions in length of stay, or early departures made within fourteen (14) days of arrival forfeit the entire length of stay.
No-Show Policy: For any reservations that “no show”, the deposit will be forfeited. If the reservation is for multiple nights and the guest is a “no show,” and arrival date will be moved to the following day. If the guest again does not arrive for check in, the reservation will be cancelled and all deposits forfeited.
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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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