Managing common medical & surgical problems
March 21–24, 2022
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Howard Seim III D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Professor of Surgery
Colorado State University
Gary Oswald D.V.M.
Diplomate, ACVIM
Tampa Bay Medical Consultants
Tampa Bay, FL
Gary & Howard 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 a Surgeon and an Internist is sure to provide you with some very practical tips on a broad range of topics.
Speakers & Topics
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Managing canine linear foreign bodies
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Intestinal anastomosis-tips to make it easier
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Surgical management of GDV
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Splenic hemangiosarcoma-rapid splenectomy
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Surgical management of gall bladder mucocele
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Surgical management of canine calculi
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Surgical management of feline calculi
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Surgical management of uroabdomen
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Surgical repair of diaphragmatic hernia
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Update on indications and use of various gastrointestinal drugs.
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Practical symptomatic management of acute and chronic gastrointestinal disorders.
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Update on the management of steroid-responsive inflammatory bowel disorders.
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Acute Pancreatitis : establishing the diagnosis and treatment strategies in dogs and cats.
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“UR in Luck” Practical Updates in Kidney & Lower Urinary Tract Medicine.
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Updates on the diagnosis and treatment options for IRIS Stage 1-2 Chronic Kidney Disease in dogs and cat.
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Updates on treatment recommendations for IRIS Stage 3-4 Chronic Kidney Disease in dogs and cat.
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Updates on the diagnosis, rational antibiotic treatment and prevention strategies of Bacterial Urinary Tract Infections in dogs and cats.
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Managing canine linear foreign bodies
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Intestinal anastomosis-tips to make it easier
-
Surgical management of GDV
-
Splenic hemangiosarcoma-rapid splenectomy
-
Surgical management of gall bladder mucocele
-
Surgical management of canine calculi
-
Surgical management of feline calculi
-
Surgical management of uroabdomen
-
Surgical repair of diaphragmatic hernia
-
Update on indications and use of various gastrointestinal drugs.
-
Practical symptomatic management of acute and chronic gastrointestinal disorders.
-
Update on the management of steroid-responsive inflammatory bowel disorders.
-
Acute Pancreatitis : establishing the diagnosis and treatment strategies in dogs and cats.
-
“UR in Luck” Practical Updates in Kidney & Lower Urinary Tract Medicine.
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Updates on the diagnosis and treatment options for IRIS Stage 1-2 Chronic Kidney Disease in dogs and cat.
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Updates on treatment recommendations for IRIS Stage 3-4 Chronic Kidney Disease in dogs and cat.
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Updates on the diagnosis, rational antibiotic treatment and prevention strategies of Bacterial Urinary Tract Infections in dogs and cats.
Schedule
| Sunday March 20, 2022 | Travel day | |
| Monday March 21, 2022 | Registration | 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm |
| Seminars | 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm | |
| Welcome Reception | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm | |
| Tuesday March 22, 2022 | Breakfast | 7:30 am – 8:00 am |
| Seminars | 8:00 am – 1:00pm | |
| Wednesday March 23, 2022 | Seminars | 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm |
| Thursday March 24, 2022 | Breakfast | 7:30 am – 8:00 am |
| Seminars | 8:00 am – 12:00pm |
Accommodations
A luxury hotel in beautiful Barbados
Stay at the five-star Hilton Barbados Resort, which enjoys a stunning location on the lush tropical peninsula of Needham’s Point. This 100% non-smoking Caribbean resort is a true tropical paradise, with exquisite ocean-facing accommodation and four fabulous Barbados dining outlets.
Just five minutes from the island’s capital, Bridgetown, and 20 minutes from Grantley Adams International Airport, this luxurious ocean-front hotel features a sprawling pool complex with whirlpool, as well as three premium tennis courts and a Fitness & Health Centre with spa treatment rooms overlooking Carlisle Bay.
Children will get star treatment at the fun-filled Kidz Paradise Club, while the surrounding area offers a multitude of cultural and recreational activities for all the family, including water sports, world-class golf, horseback riding, fishing, sailing, scuba diving, and sightseeing at the historic Charles Fort, a fascinating 17th century colonial fortification.
IVS group room rate for a standard room: US$309.00 dbl/night plus taxes (currently VAT 17.5% and hotel occupancy tax rate of 7.5%)
There is also a Room Rate Levy of US$9.63 per room per night. Subject to change.
Please call our office at 800-487-5650 if you are interested in an ocean view room.
Please note that while rates are quoted in United States Dollars (USD), all payment transactions must be processed in local Barbados currency as mandated by local law. Hilton Barbados Resort uses an exchange rate of USD$1:BDS$2 for all transactions. Due to minor currency fluctuations in the actual daily exchange rate with your financial institution, as well as any foreign currency transaction fees incurred through your credit card provider, there will be a variation in the final USD amount shown on your credit card statement.
Terms
Cancellations: The Hotel will charge your credit card for 2 nights plus taxes- prior to your arrival. You must cancel at least 30 days prior to your scheduled arrival- for the 2 night refund. There is no refund if you cancel within 30 days of scheduled arrival.
You will also be charged for your complete stay if you are a no-show or depart early.
Having trouble reserving your room? Click here to request help reserving your room for Managing common medical & surgical problems.
Things To Do
Barbados has some spectacular beaches
Caribbean cuisine
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: $1005.00
Advanced: $1025.00
Regular: $1045.00
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
The Hotel will charge your credit card for 2 nights plus taxes- prior to your arrival. You must cancel at least 30 days prior to your scheduled arrival- for the 2 night refund. There is no refund if you cancel within 30 days of scheduled arrival.
You will also be charged for your complete stay if you are a no-show or depart early.
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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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