How I Manage Common Medical & Surgical Problems
September 8–10, 2017
David Bruyette D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Medical Director
West Los Angeles Animal Hospital
John Berg D.V.M.
Diplomate, ACVS
Professor of Small animal soft tissue surgery
Department of Clinical Sciences
Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
North Grafton, MA
David & John are going to discuss management of the most common problems that they encounter in their clinical practices. This course will present a practical approach to the diagnosis and management of these common problems using a combination of didactic and case-based teaching. This combination of an Internist & surgeon is sure to provide you with some very pratical tips on a broad range of topics.
Speakers & Topics
Dr. Bruyette’s Topics:
- Can we diagnose thyroid disease in the dog?
- Treating hypothyroidism: Yes, it is confusing…
- Latest thoughts on management of diabetes: Changing paradigms in the management of canine and feline diabetes.
- Oral hypoglycemics-Fact or fiction?
- Is it Cushing’s??
- How should I diagnose hyperadrenocorticism in dogs?
- I diagnosed Cushing’s disease so what do I do now??
- Do cats develop hyperadrenocorticism?
- How should I diagnose hypoadrenocorticism in dogs and cats?
- How should I manage hypoadrenocorticism in dogs and cats?
- Polyuria & polydypsia
Dr. Berg’s Topics
- When are tubes indicate? Learn how to easily place an E tube
- Small intestinal resection and anastomosis – hand-sutured and stapled- practical tips on GI surgery
- Linear foreign body – red rubber catheter technique for removal
- Managing intestinal meseteric border leakage
- Gastrotomies in practice
- Perineal urethrostomy- when are they indicated now?
- Scrotal urethrostomy- when should you consider this?
- Splenectomy- easy techniques
- Liver lobectomy- practical tips for the general practitioner
- Foreleg amputation, hindleg amputation- practical tips
- Screw tail removal- made easy
- Bladder surgery in practice
- Spay/neuter controversy
- Can we diagnose thyroid disease in the dog?
- Treating hypothyroidism: Yes, it is confusing…
- Latest thoughts on management of diabetes: Changing paradigms in the management of canine and feline diabetes.
- Oral hypoglycemics-Fact or fiction?
- Is it Cushing’s??
- How should I diagnose hyperadrenocorticism in dogs?
- I diagnosed Cushing’s disease so what do I do now??
- Do cats develop hyperadrenocorticism?
- How should I diagnose hypoadrenocorticism in dogs and cats?
- How should I manage hypoadrenocorticism in dogs and cats?
- Polyuria & polydypsia
- When are tubes indicate? Learn how to easily place an E tube
- Small intestinal resection and anastomosis – hand-sutured and stapled- practical tips on GI surgery
- Linear foreign body – red rubber catheter technique for removal
- Managing intestinal meseteric border leakage
- Gastrotomies in practice
- Perineal urethrostomy- when are they indicated now?
- Scrotal urethrostomy- when should you consider this?
- Splenectomy- easy techniques
- Liver lobectomy- practical tips for the general practitioner
- Foreleg amputation, hindleg amputation- practical tips
- Screw tail removal- made easy
- Bladder surgery in practice
- Spay/neuter controversy
Schedule
| Registration | Friday September 8, 2017 | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
| Breakfast | Daily | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
| Lectures | Friday September 8, 2017 | 8:00 am – 1:30 pm |
| Saturday September 9 | 8:00 am – 1:30 pm | |
| Sunday September 10 | 8:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Accommodations
At the Nantucket Inn, you will find an atmosphere that will make you feel right at home on Nantucket. Built around three beautifully landscaped courtyards, you’ll find 100 spacious guest rooms and cottages, many with cathedral ceilings and fireplaces. You’ll also find extensive recreation facilities that include indoor and outdoor pools, a health fitness center, two lighted tennis courts and indoor and outdoor whirlpool spas. Or take our complimentary island shuttle to Nantucket’s quaint village.
Price
Standard Guest Room Rate:
- $258.17 single or dbl/night- includes taxes & breakfast for 2
- Two full/double beds or one queen only available.
Oversized Room Rate:
- $291.68 single or dbl/night- includes taxes & breakfast for 2
- Two full/double beds only available (limited availability).
Cottage Rate: Call for availability
Please note, the room rate includes lodging, lodging tax, breakfast, breakfast tax and gratuity and is based on two people in a room.
Terms
A deposit equal to 50% of your scheduled stay is required at the time of booking to guarantee your reservation(s). You have up to 7 days prior to your specified arrival date to cancel your reservation(s) and have your deposit refunded, less a 10% of the total stay processing fee. No refunds for cancellations less than 7 days prior to your scheduled arrival, or no-shows, or early departures.
Room Description
At the Nantucket Inn, we’ve created an atmosphere that will make you feel right at home. Our hundred spacious guest rooms are built around three beautifully landscaped courtyards, offering a comfortable setting for your island experience.
Configurations
Standard Guest Rooms
Standard guest rooms offer your choice of two full/double beds or one queen sized bed. All of these rooms are comfortably finished with rich cherry furnishings, shades of terra cotta and blue fabrics and a full range of modern amenities.
Oversize Guest Rooms
Oversize Rooms offer 75 more square feet of living space and feature one King sized bed or two full/double beds. These rooms have been newly redecorated with pillow top mattresses and quilted bedspreads in a warm burnt sienna color complimented with pale green and sea blue striped drapes. The double rooms are perfect for families that need a bit of extra space. Our oversize rooms offer the same amenities available in our Standard Rooms. King rooms provide extra amenities for the business traveler.
Cottage Rooms
The cottage rooms offer a charming upgrade for special occasions or when just a little extra space is needed. These units are slightly separated from the other rooms and placed in pairs in each courtyard.
Things To Do
Area Attractions
Off the coast of Massachusetts lies the special island of Nantucket, where history lives and traditions are maintained. Nantucket is a unique and beautiful island, with miles and miles of sandy beaches, deeply wooded moors, colorful cranberry bogs, and an entire ocean beckoning from all sides. It’s also a quaint island, where worn cobblestone streets, lined with the historic residences of whaling captains, lead to one of New England’s most picturesque harbors.
Resort Amenities
Nantucket Inn is proud to offer these fine amenities for their guests.
Restaurants
Dining is a special experience on the island. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and discover a wonderful selection of fresh seafood, native island specialties and regional continental cuisine.
Group Tours
The Nantucket Inn is the Island’s only tour-friendly hotel. The Nantucket Inn offers countless opportunities for adventure, exploring, shopping and appreciation of nature’s beauty. Our sales office has designed programs and itineraries featuring attractive packages to allow you to relax during your stay on island while absorbing its abundant history. While at the Inn our friendly staff will make you feel at home as you visit the “faraway land.” Whether it is your first visit or you have been here before, you’re bound to return!
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: $825.00
Advanced: $845.00
Regular: $865.00
Special Pricing:
Veterinary Technicians are welcome- there is an $80 seminar registration discount
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
A deposit equal to 50% of your scheduled stay is required at the time of booking to guarantee your reservation(s). You have up to 7 days prior to your specified arrival date to cancel your reservation(s) and have your deposit refunded, less a 10% of the total stay processing fee. No refunds for cancellations less than 7 days prior to your scheduled arrival, or no-shows, or early departures.
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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.
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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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