The first 24 hours
November 12–19, 2022
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Tim Hackett D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary
Emergency & Critical Care
Professor of Emergency & Critical Care
Cornell University
Amy Butler D.V.M.,MS.
Diplomate American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
President, Critical Consults
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Speakers & Topics
This seminar will focus on techniques in emergency medicine: how i actually manage the patient!
Fluid Therapy
- Shock: What’s causing it? How do I treat it? Hypovolemic, hemorrhagic, cardiogenic, and distributive.
- IV fluids choices: Does the type of fluid really matter?
- Transfusion basics: What to do if you don’t have a blood bank. Including blood collection, components, typing, crossmatching, and administration.
Emergencies
- Approach to the dyspneic cat
- Dyspneic dogs, learning to distinguish the common problems with video cases
- The Acute abdomen, Cases of common abdominal emergencies
- Sedation and anesthesia for the critical emergency patient
Monitoring
- Realistic monitoring of the emergency patient
- Post-operative monitoring of the Critically Ill Patient
- Common Arrhythmias in the ER
Critical Care
- Pain Management in the Critically Ill
- Recognizing sepsis while there’s still time to treat it.
- Coagulopathies- How to Recognize and Treat them in your hospital
Diseases to be included in the discussions:
- GDV, mesenteric torsion, intestinal obstructions, and peritonitis
- Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC)
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Ruptured bladder
- Laryngeal paralysis
- Pneumonia, pulmonary edema, asthma, bronchitis, and pulmonary thromboembolism
- Hemothorax, pneumothorax, and pyothorax
Plus many more case examples…
Schedule
Please note that this schedule is subject to change: pending any change in the cruise schedule.
| Saturday Nov. 12 | Ft. Lauderdale | Depart: 3:30pm |
| Sunday Nov. 13 | At Sea | |
| Seminars | 8:00am – 1:00pm | |
| Monday Nov. 14 | Costa Maya | Arrive: 8:00am Depart: 4:00pm |
| Tuesday Nov. 15 | Belize City | Arrive: 7:00am Depart: 4:00pm |
| Wednesday Nov. 16 | Cozumel | Arrive: 7:00am Depart: 4:00pm |
| Seminars | 4:00pm – 6:00pm | |
| Thursday Nov. 17 | Grand Cayman | Arrive: 10:00am Depart: 6:00pm |
| Seminars | 7:30am – 9:30am | |
| Friday Nov. 18 | Cruising | |
| Seminars | 8:00am – 1:00pm | |
| Saturday Nov. 19 | Ft. Lauderdale | Arrive: 7:00am |
Accommodations
Introducing our next ship to push modern travel to bold new heights.
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Celebrity Apex℠ is the second ship in our highly anticipated Edge® series. With an innovative outward-facing design and visionary spaces that stand apart from anything else at sea (with the exception of her equally stunning sister, Celebrity Edge®, of course), Celebrity Apex will revolutionize the way you experience the world. Discover the unparalleled luxury of The Retreat®, exclusively for guests of The Retreat. Unwind in transformational accommodations that blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living. Soar above the sea on the Magic Carpet®. Surrender to the carefree pleasures of the Rooftop Garden. And embark on a culinary journey through an unrivaled collection of restaurants, bars, and lounges.
If only life on land was as good as life on Celebrity Apex.
Price: please note that there are ongoing fare offers- call our office for the current offer details.
Please note that to register for this seminar you must reserve your cabin thru our travel company. We request this as it allows us to provide you with quality, practical CE while you cruise the Caribbean.
Please call IVS for pricing & booking. (800) 487-5650
Here are examples of our group rates for different classes:
Here are examples of our group rates per person/double occupancy –for different classes (pricing includes all taxes & Govt. fees):
Sky Suite S2- $3294.21
Aqua class A2-$2192.21
Concierge rates: C2 and C3 – $1922.21
Infinity Balcony Rates: E2 – $1862.21
Inside Cabin Rates: $1632.21
$250 DEPOSIT PER PERSON AT TIME OF BOOKING. FINAL PAYMENT IS ON
Terms
- What is not included:
Air transportation; transfers to and from the ship in Ft. Lauderdale; items of a personal nature, such as shore excursions, specialty restaurant fees, some beverages, photographs, alcohol, medical services, seminar registration.
Bus transfers to and from the ship (connecting to and from FLL International Airport) can also be purchased from Celebrity- just ask the IVS office.
Payment Schedule:$250 DEPOSIT PER PERSON AT TIME OF BOOKING. FINAL PAYMENT IS ON
CANCELLATION POLICY:
74-57 days prior to sailing- you will lose your deposit of $250.00 per person
56-29 days prior to sailing – you will lose 50% of cruise fare
28-15 days prior to sailing – you will lose 75% of cruise fare
14- 0 days prior to sailing- there is no refund.
We recommend Travel insurance which can be purchase through our office.
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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: $925.00
Advanced: $945.00
Regular: $965.00
We have closed the online method of seminar registration.
Please note that registration is open and there is room on the ship but to register you must reserve your cabin thru our travel company- please call 800-487-5650. We ask that you do this as it allows us to provide quality, practical CE on the cruise.
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.
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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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IVS makes it easy — and worth the trip — to keep your CE hours current. Each trip includes 12–18 CE credit hours, along with access to a dedicated portal where certificates and trip details are easy to find when you need them.
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Choose from 50+ destinations worldwide, including classic travel locations and Bio Bio adventure trips. No matter the setting, IVS seminars are structured to support focused learning in an environment that feels immersive — not overwhelming.
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IVS brings together veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and leading specialists in intentionally small groups. Designed for shared experience and meaningful discussion, these seminars foster professional connections that last well beyond your trip.
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With points earned for every trip you attend, bonuses for referring friends, and a convenient user portal for tracking and seminar details, IVS makes earning your CE credits even more rewarding.
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The speakers were excellent, as were the accommodations. I love coming to IVS Seminars.”
I enjoyed this conference VERY much! The speakers were engaging and superb. I had a surgery day this past Tuesday and have implemented several of their pearls of knowledge!”
The trip was just perfect! My husband and I loved every minute.”
Thank you for a great conference! This was my first IVS experience, and it was great. … I’m hoping to arrange a trip for my vet school friends (11 of us total) in the future.”
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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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