Upcoming Managing the aging dog & cat
Jekyll Island, GA
| May 19th - 21st, 2025
Sheilah Robertson BVMS, (Hons), Ph.D.
DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM (WSEL), FRCVS.
Senior Medical Director, Lap of Love
Gainesville, FL
Gary Oswald D.V.M.
Diplomate, ACVIM
Tampa Bay Medical Consultants
Tampa Bay, FL
Amy L. Pike D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
Animal Behavior Wellness Center
Fairfax, VA
This all new seminar has been designed to provide you with practical information on the current thoughts on management of common problems encountered in the geriatric patient. This combination of specialists will provide a unique approach to the patient management.
Seminar Schedule:
| Registration: | Monday, May 19, 2025 | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
| Continental Breakfast: | Daily | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
| Lectures: |
Monday, May 19 |
8:00 am – 1:30 pm |
Seminar Topics:
It’s tough getting old!
Senior/Geriatric care
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The aging heart – a staged approach to canine heart disease/CHF.
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The aging heart – a staged approach to feline cardiomyopathy/CHF.
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Early chronic kidney disease – how to tell your patient has CKD and what to do about it now.
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Advanced chronic kidney disease – treatments that actually improve quality of life with CKD.
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Cardiorenal Syndrome – now what?
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Hospice/End-of-Life
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Is your practice senior friendly?
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Senior/geriatric anesthesia
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Chronic pain in seniors
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Assessing Quality of life
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End of life care -palliative care and hospice
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The last appointment
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Common behavioral issues
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Cognitive dysfunction of dogs and cats- dx and current tx options
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Behavior disorders are such a pain- how pain contributes to behavior and current tx options from a behavioral perspective
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You cant teach an old dog new tricks- Or can you? Environmental and behavior modifications for senior pets
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Blind and deaf pets- how to help them cope
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When generations collide- introducing the new puppy or kitten to the geriatric household
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Seminar Speakers
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Sheilah Robertson B.V.M.S, Ph.D.
DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM (WSEL), MRCVS.
Senior Medical Director, Lap of Love
Gainseville, FL
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Gary Oswald D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Tampa Bay Veterinary Consultants
Oldsmar, FL
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Amy Pike D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
Animal Behavior Wellness Center
Fairfax, VA
CE Hours
This seminar is AAVSB RACE 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:
- Mandatory recorded attendance
- Submission of attendance to AAVSB RACEtrack program
- Complete seminar notes
- Approved for 16 CE hrs by the AAVSB Race program
Accommodations
Jekyll Island Club Resort
Housed in the famed clubhouse dating back to 1888, Jekyll Island Club boasts a rich history and a reputation for creating remarkable vacations. Today, the resort welcomes guests with late-19th Century charm, historically inspired accommodations, a wealth of dining venues, a variety of activities, as well as direct access to the National Landmark Jekyll Island Historic District. The award-winning Georgia resort also houses a sun-soaked swimming pool with a fire pit surrounded by lounges chairs and umbrellas. Special events and curated programming, as well as a complimentary shuttle to the ocean shores round out the magical resort experience.
A stay at Jekyll Island Club means there is history and intrigue around every corner of our enchanting clubhouse. The building’s recently upgraded guest rooms and suites feature updated furnishings, bathrooms, and amenities carefully selected to ensure the essence of Jekyll island Club’s rich history shines through.
Price
Group room rate at the Jekyll Island Club:
Clubhouse run of house:
$229.00 dbl/night plus taxes & resort fee
Taxes (subject to change):
County Bed tax is 5%
State sales tax is 7%
Georgie hotel fee is $5 per night
The Destination fee is currently $40.00/room/night
Destination Fee Includes
- Seasonal beach chairs & umbrella at Ocean Club and Beach Pavilion
- In-room coffee
- Two bottles of in-room water
- Use of in-room safe
- High-speed wireless internet
- Access to the fitness room
- Seasonal pool towel service
- On-property self-parking
- Shuttle service between properties
- Infused water station
- Newspapers
- Nightly s’mores at JIC Pool
- Champagne sabering (Friday-Saturday)
- Peloton bikes at each fitness center
Our Resort Shuttle runs between the Jekyll Ocean Club and the Jekyll Island Club exclusively for Jekyll Island Club and Jekyll Ocean Club guests with pick-ups every half hour at our designated locations. The service is complimentary for resort guests.
Terms
Check-In: 4:00pm; Check-Out: Noon
Cancellations: All reservations must be guaranteed by a valid major credit card. You can cancel your reservations up to 21 days prior to your scheduled arrival without penalty. Cancellations made within 21 days of your scheduled arrival, or no-shows, or early departures, will be charged for the complete scheduled stay.
Please call our office at 800-487-5650 if you need to change or cancel your reservation.
Area Attractions
There is an $10 toll/State Park fee to enter the Island since it is a protected park, but there is no fee to park at the resort. The toll is sometimes higher for holidays and special events. Both hotels have ample parking availability. Free parking is available onsite at both the Jekyll Island Club and Jekyll Ocean Club. Valet parking is available at The Jekyll Island Club. Additional parking is available off-site within 1,000 feet of the Jekyll Ocean Club and Jekyll Island Club if needed.
Whatever your passion, find it on Jekyll. Stroll along miles of barrier island beaches, go behind the scenes at The Georgia Sea Turtle Center or explore the island with over 20 miles of bike paths. Jekyll Island is a state park, and is over two-thirds of the land is protected from development. At one time, the island served as a winter retreat for the nineteenth and early twentieth century American elite, including families such as the Rockefellers, Morgans, and Pulitzers.
Jekyll Island Club activities
Getting There
Registration Fees:
Early Bird: $1135.00
Advanced: $1155.00
Regular: $1175.00
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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complete seminar notes
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submission of attendance to AAVSB RACEtrack program
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breakfast and breaks daily
Seminar Registration:
Add to Calendar
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Jekyll Island
May 19, 2025 - May 21, 2025
12:05 am - 5:50 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 The Jekyll Island Club, 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 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.