UpcomingThe first 24 hours
Mystic CT
| July 26th - 28th, 2024
Justine Lee D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary
Emergency & Critical Care
Diplomate, American Board of Toxicology
CMO- Vetgirl
Armelle De Laforcade D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary
Emergency & Critical Care
Associate Professor
Emergency & Critical Care Dept.
Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
Seminar Schedule:
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Registration: |
Friday July 26, 2024 |
7:15 am – 8:00 am |
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Breakfast: |
Daily |
7:15 am – 8:00 am |
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Lectures: |
Friday July 26 Saturday July 27 Sunday July 28 |
8:00 am – 1:30 pm 8:00 am – 1:30 pm 8:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Seminar Topics:
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Top 20 poisons
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Common emergency room procedures you must know
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Common mistakes to avoid in your poisoned patients
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Common mistakes to avoid in the ER
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Trauma without the drama
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Including diagnostics to have on hand to help make trauma less scary, and what’s new in management.
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Fluid therapy in trauma
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Including shock doses, bleeding – shock dose, variation in fluid therapy based on type /severity of injury
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Head trauma
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What’s new and how do we treat it? Including some case based cat head trauma including jaw fracture repair
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Thoracic and abdominal trauma – critical concepts
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Emergency management and treatment of GDV
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Treatment of the congestive heart failure patient
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Outpatient parvo treatment
Seminar Speakers
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Justine Lee D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary
Emergency & Critical Care
Diplomate, American Board of Toxicology
Medical Director- Vetgirl
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Armelle De Laforcade D.V.M.
Diplomate ACVECC
Associate Professor
Emergency & Critical Care Dept.
Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
CE Hours
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:
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Speakers are recognized specialists
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Mandatory recorded attendance
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submission of attendance to AAVSB RACEtrack program
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Complete seminar notes
Accommodations
Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa
Offering a convenient location within the historic Mystic region, the Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa is close to everything coastal Connecticut has to offer. Located off I-95, the AAA four-diamond hotel is easily accessible from New York and Boston and convenient to both Hartford and Providence airports.
Indulge in our on-site Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa and take advantage of the hotel’s indoor pool, fitness center and whirlpool. Experience fine wine and the art of steak served in a sophisticated atmosphere at Octagon. With Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium, Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods casinos plus beaches and golf just minutes away, the Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa provides recreational opportunities for everyone.
Rooms
- This hotel offers the Marriott Revive bed with luxurious linens, fluffier pillows & down comforters
- All hotel rooms & suites feature original New England art, comfortable furnishings & natural light
- Near Bradley Airport Hartford CT, TF Green Providence Airport RI, Amtrak in New London CT and I-95
- Hi-Speed Internet wired or wireless is available.
Check-in: 4:00pm Check-out: 11:00am
- This hotel has a smoke-free policy
- Award-winning Octagon Steakhouse, Octagon Lounge and Starbucks located on premises
- An enhanced Red Door Spa by Elizabeth Arden on property
- Near Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods & MGM Grand gaming and entertainment, shopping, restaurants & CT beaches
Price
- Group Room rate: $208.00 single or dbl/night plus tax
Terms
State and local Taxes are currently 15%
Cancellations: No penalty if you cancel at least 7 days prior to your scheduled arrival. You will be charged for your complete stay if you cancel within 7 days of your scheduled arrival. There are also penalties for early departures.
Please contact our office at 800-487-5650 if you need to cancel or change your reservation.
Area Attractions
Historic. Charming. Eclectic. Unique. These are the words that begin to describe Downtown Mystic. First settled in the 17th century, this new world colony along the banks of the Mystic River has been a crossroads for the curious for nearly 350 years.
With age comes beauty. And tradition. And a can do attitude that has kept Mystic as the centerpiece of Southeastern Connecticut’s attractions.
Mystic today is known for it’s unique shops, restaurants, antiques centers and art galleries. It’s is minutes from world class gaming and entertainment, attractions for the whole family, museums that will transport you back to another era. And everywhere you turn you will see the kind of scenic beauty that takes your breath away.
Mystic, Connecticut is a village that promises surprises around every corner. The name itself evokes images of wizened sea captains, historic tall ships and that famous pizza. World class attractions, history, boating, fishing, swimming, fine dining, quality lodging, shopping and just plain fun…. they are all here!! It is no wonder MYSTIC is Connecticut’s most popular destination. Learn more
Restaurants
Experience a variety of restaurants offering the freshest of seafood as well as some of the best steak in the state at the Steak Loft of Mystic. And don’t pass up checking out Mystic Pizza, the legendary pizza parlor that spawned the 80’s movie classic. “A Slice of Heaven” and a slice of Mystic history. Learn more
Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration
Mystic Aquarium
One of America’s leading aquariums, showcases the living collections, science and conservation work of Sea Research through exhibits, demonstrations and educational programs, emphasizing hands-on, interactive, live animal contact experiences for all ages. Hosting more than 750,000 visitors annually, the Aquarium is open year-round and is Connecticut’s largest non-casino attraction. Mystic Aquarium is one of the few in North America housing Beluga whales and other rare and remarkable sea creatures.
The Institute for Exploration at Mystic Aquarium
A base for famed oceanographer and explorer Dr. Robert Ballard, widely known for his discovery and preservation of the HMS Titanic, Bismarck, PT-109 and many others. Dr. Ballard’s advancements in deep sea technology have made it possible to uncover secrets of the world’s oceans and bring them in real time to young people across America. These discoveries are featured in Dr. Ballard’s ever-changing Challenge of the Deep exhibition at Mystic Aquarium. Learn more
Getting There
Airport
Area Airports:
- Hotel direction: 45 miles S
BRADLEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – BDL
- Hotel direction: 60 miles SE
Location Transportation Information
This hotel does not provide shuttle service.
Registration Fees:
Early Bird: $1075.00
Advanced: $1095.00
Regular: $1115.00
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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Mystic, CT
July 26, 2024 - July 28, 2024
12:05 am - 7:05 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 Mystic, 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 assist us and try this link rather than using the form below as we are hoping to transition to online hotel registration for all locations in the future.
Please only use the hotel request form below, if you are having problems with reserving your room thru the online hotel registration link. 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.