Upcoming Managing common medical problems in practice today
Palm Springs
| March 6th - 8th, 2026
Deborah Greco D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Palm Springs CA.
Michael Lappin D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Professor of Medicine
Colorado State University
Dr. Deb Greco is an endocrinologist who has spent years studying diabetes mellitus in dogs and cats and pioneered many studies on managing Type II diabetic cats. Dr. Mike Lappin has been working with infectious causes of gastrointestinal disease and urinary tract diseases in cats his whole career. He has completed many studies associated with diarrhea, in particular, those where probiotics were used. Deb and Mike have collaborated on many research projects together and have lectured together all over the world and IVS believes you will love their interactive skills while providing you valuable information to use in your practices.
Seminar Schedule:
| Registration: | Friday March 6, 2026 | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
| Continental Breakfast: | Daily | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
| Lectures: | Friday March 6, 2026 Saturday March 7 Sunday March 8 |
8:00 am – 1:30 pm 8:00 am – 1:30 pm 8:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Seminar Topics:
Dr. Lappin:
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Is it immune or infectious? What infections to rule out before increasing the dose of steroids in your IMA, ITP and polyarthritis cases.
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The truth about Giardia!
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How to best use pre, pro, and synbiotics in management of your GI cases.
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Non-pharmacological management of stress diseases in cats
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Diagnosis and management of acute and chronic respiratory infections in cats.
Dr. Greco:
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Dry as a Bone: Hydration in cats and dogs
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Advances in the diagnosis of hypothyroidism in cats and dogs
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Hyperthyroidism in cats: Pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment
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Cushing’s syndrome in dogs: Challenges in diagnosis and treatment
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Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndromes: Addisons disease and beyond
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Calcium disorders in dogs and cats
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Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes and Acromegaly in the Cat
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Canine diabetes–insulin therapy, nutrition and monitoring
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Growth hormone disorders of cats and dogs
Seminar Speakers
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Deborah Greco D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Desert Veterinary Specialists
Palm Desert, CA
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Michael Lappin
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Professor of Medicine
Colorado State University
CE Hours
This seminar is 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 AAVSB RACEtrack program
- Complete seminar notes
- Approved for 16 CE hrs by the AAVSB Race program
Accommodations
Westin Rancho Mirage Resort & Spa
The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa is a Palm Springs resort and hotel where the picturesque mountain views and secluded location create the perfect escape. Our Palm Springs hotel is the perfect place to unwind. Enjoy the best Palm Springs Golf on one of our championship courses, lounge at any of our three pools, splash down our 60-foot waterslide or enjoy a delectable meal at one of our Palm Springs restaurant options, including the signature Pinzimini restaurant. A soothing sanctuary awaits those looking for a rejuvenating desert retreat with our expansive Palm Springs resort spa featuring treatments for everyone. Discover the ultimate oasis at The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa. Escape with us.
Room Description
The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa, a Palm Springs hotel provide guests with an array of accommodations. All of our oversized guestrooms & suites showcase soothing taupe tones with textured accents. You’ll enjoy an amazing night’s sleep in our Westin Heavenly Bed®, with crisp, white 250–thread count sheets and custom mattresses. We also feature the Heavenly Bath for a spa-like shower experience.
Our Palm Springs hotel rooms feature nine different guestroom experiences. Our traditional guestrooms are 525 square feet with a private balcony. Upgrade your traditional room and enjoy a resort, pool or golf view from the privacy of your balcony. Indulge in the unsurpassed luxury of a suite. Our Palm Springs hotel suites range from 600 square feet to over 2,000 square feet. Enjoy oversized private balconies, living areas, breathtaking views and more.
Standard amenities in all our Palm Springs hotel rooms and suites include a working desk equipped with outlets, the Westin Heavenly Bed with a oversized down comforter and hypo-allergenic pillows, cable television with in-room movies and a private balcony or patio with patio furniture. Guest bathrooms include double sinks, deluxe bath amenities, make-up/shaving mirror and a hair dryer.
Price
Group Run of House room rate: $295.00 dbl per night plus taxes & fees
*Run of House means the best available room at the time of check-in.
Additional Fees (subject to change without notice):
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State and local taxes are currently 13.3%
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Business Improvement Development Assessment fee is currently 2%
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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 of $35 per night, per additional person.
Reduced Resort fee:$20.00 per room, per night, plus tax. The Westin has discounted the resort fee for our group. Normally the resort Charge is $37.00 per day plus tax. Resort Charge includes:
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Premium Wi-Fi access in Guestrooms and Meeting Room Wi-Fi access (for general browsing)
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Daily Social Hour from 4:30pm – 5:30pm featuring house wine, domestic beer and batch craft cocktails
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In Room Bottled Water
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Access to Little Links Miniature Golf Course
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Access to Westin Workout Fitness Studio
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Two-hour bike rental per stay for up to 2 guests
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Self Parking
Terms
Check-In: 3:00pm; Check-Out: 12:00pm (noon)
Cancellations: Because it is high season in Palm Springs, you will be charged for 2 nights room and tax if you cancel within 14 days of your scheduled arrival. No-shows will be charged for their complete scheduled stay.
An early departure fee of one night’s room rate will apply if a guest checks out prior to the confirmed check-out date.
Late check-outs are solely at the discretion of the hotel and are based on availability on the day of check-out. Guests staying in their rooms beyond the check-out time without the Resort’s authorization will be charged a one night’s penalty.
Area Attractions
Golfing:
Listed as one of Golf Digest’s® Top 75 Golf Resorts in North America, The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa is truly a golfers dream. Our Palm Springs golf resort features two championship Troon golf courses that are available to guests, the Pete Dye course adjacent to the resort and the Gary Player Signature Course. Pete Dye is one of the game’s top designers, and his designs often host major championships. Gary Player offers a wide array of expertise from winning 165 tournaments
Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism
Set amongst lush landscaping and calming desert scenery, The Spa at Westin Mission Hills offers guests a chance to get back to their best self. Soothing scents of green tea fill the air with dim lighting and earthy tones creating a tranquil Palm Springs spa environment.
Getting There
Registration Fees:
Early Bird: $1145.00
Advanced: $1165.00
Regular: $1185.00
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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Submission of attendance to AAVSB RACEtrack
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Complete seminar notes
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Breakfast and all breaks
Seminar Registration:
Add to Calendar
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Palm Springs
March 6, 2026 - March 8, 2026
12:05 am - 2:00 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
We are using the hotel online registration site for Palm Springs.
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 (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.