Urgent care medicine
March 11–14, 2026
Fred Wininger V.M.D., M.S.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology)
Charlotte Animal Referral and Emergency
3D Veterinary Printing LLC
Adjunct Professor
University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine
Tim Hackett D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary
Emergency & Critical Care
Professor of Emergency & Critical Care
Cornell University
Speakers & Topics
Urgent Care Medicine for the Urgent Care Veterinarian
Let’s face it, In the post-COVID era we’re all urgent care veterinarians. Drs. Hackett and Wininger have combined forces to tackle management of those challenging emergencies that just keep coming. Their practical approach will prepare you use the tools you already have and develop skills within your grasp. Our experts have crafted case-based, collaborative, interactive lectures to keep you engaged with real world scenarios so you’re ready when it counts.
In this all-new seminar, Dr’s Wininger and Hackett will discuss handling those walk-in, same-day cases that challenge Urgent Care practitioners. We know you have a busy schedule and heavy outpatient caseload, so we will discuss strategies we use with our staff and colleagues to manage the telephone triage and case flow with plenty of real-world examples that we all see daily.
Seminar Topics:
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Triage, staffing and logistics of the same-day appointment.
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Let’s get this party started. Practical fluid choices and vascular access.
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The enhanced physical exam. Point of care ultrasound and in-house blood testing.
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Trauma and wound management.
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The GI special. Gastrointestinal symptoms and outpatient parvo care.
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Is the pump broke? Tamponade, arrhythmias, pulmonary edema, and other cardiac problems.
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Coughing, sneezing, and pneumonia. Is there something new out there?
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What’s he doing in the litter box? Urethral obstruction in cats (and dogs).
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They’re here! Dystocia.
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Spiders and Snakes. Dealing with the aftermath of a variety of envenomations.
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What did they just get into? Managing suspected toxins.
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Neurophobia; We know you have it, here’s the cure: An generalist approach to the neurologic patient
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The Gait Game; The most important part of your examination is watching the patient enter the room.
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I’m floppy and I can’t get up: The Urgent Lower Motor Neuron Patient.
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Ain’t that a kick in the head: A collaborative lecture on managing head trauma with the tools we have.
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Seizure Spiel: An update on emergent seizure management.
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I’ve fallen and I can’t get up: Modern approaches to the thoracolumbar patient.
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Frenchie Fanaticism: A collaborative lecture that addresses the unique challenges or managing the most popular breed.
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What a Pain in the Neck: Acute neck pain requires urgent care, here’s how.
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The Hippy Dippy Shake: Tremors and Seizure pretenders
Schedule
| Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | Seminar registration | 1:30pm – 2:00pm |
| Seminars | 2:00pm – 6:30pm | |
| Welcome Reception | 6:30pm – 7.30pm | |
| Thursday, March 12 | Breakfast | 7:30am – 8:00am |
| Seminars | 8:00am – 12:30pm | |
| Friday, March 13 | Seminars | 2:00pm – 6:30pm |
| Saturday, March 14 | Breakfast | 7:30am – 8:00am |
| Seminars | 8:00am – 12:30pm |
Accommodations
Breathtaking Beachfront Kauai Resort
Set along the soothing white sands of Poipu, our breathtaking Kauai beachfront resort is balanced between magnificent lush mountains and the azure sea. Explore 50 oceanfront acres of lush gardens, manicured lawns, open courtyards, and pristine pools to relax and enjoy the classic Hawaiian environment. Whether you’re visiting for a romantic getaway or a family vacation, Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa offers a host of opportunities for each guest to create their own personal paradise.
Price:
- Standard View: $459.00 dbl/night plus taxes — Standard View may include garden and/or mountain views.
- Run of Ocean View: $579.00 dbl/night plus taxes.
Additional Fees:
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Resort fee- $55.00 per room, per night has been waived for IVS attendees!
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Porterage charges and housekeeping charges are voluntary.
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All rates are european plan and are subject to Applicable Hawaii state and hotel taxes which are currently 17.962%.
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For additional persons 19 years or older, a $75.00 charge per nite is applied. Maximum of 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children in the room. There is an extra charge for a roll-away which cannot be used in conjunction with a pull-out sofa.
- Porterage service charge and housekeeping gratuities are at each individuals discretion.
As part of Hyatt’s continued efforts to evolve the guest experience by listening and responding to guest needs, Hyatt Hotels Corporation offers free Wi-Fi at all Hyatt hotels worldwide, providing connectivity and convenience regardless of booking method or loyalty program participation.
Terms
Check-In: 4pm | Check-Out: 11am If a late check-out is requested, a charge of 50% of the group rate will be assessed. Late check-out after 6:00PM will be charged a full day’s rate.
Cancellations:
As this is peak summer season if you cancel between 30 & 7 days of your scheduled arrival- you will be charged for two nights plus taxes.
If you cancel within 7 days of your scheduled arrival you will be charged for your complete stay.
You will also be charged for the complete scheduled stay if you are a no-show or depart early.
Room Description
Rooms
Standard view:
Relax among the beautiful views of lushly landscaped gardens from the private patio of these lovely Kauai accommodations. Classic decor reminiscent of Hawaii’s golden era features one king bed fitted with luxurious sheeting over a pillow-top mattress, extra large marble bath with double sink vanity and Portico products. These spacious Kauai, Hawaii accommodations include inviting amenities such as iHome stereo with iPod dock, beverage chillers, coffeemaker, Hawaiian Kona coffee, large work area, wireless Internet access and seating area.
Ocean View
Please note that these are ocean view not ocean front.
Take in premier ocean views from the private balcony of our welcoming Kauai accommodations – reminiscent of Hawaii’s golden era – featuring one king bed fitted with luxurious sheeting over a pillow-top mattress, extra large marble bath with double sink vanity and Portico products. These spacious Kauai, Hawaii accommodations include inviting amenities such as iHome stereo with iPod dock, chiller, coffeemaker, Hawaiian Kona coffee, work area, wireless Internet access and seating area.
Included in the waived resort fee (subject to change):
- Self-parking
- Two complimentary reusable water bottles
- Purified water stations
- Coffee maker in room with Hawaiian coffee and tea
- Self-service washer, dryer and detergent
- In-room safe
- Reusable logo tote bag
- Sunscreen samples – At pool recreation desk
- Complimentary beach chairs & umbrellas available for use at pool desk
- Twenty dollar discount on green fees at Poipu Bay Golf course
- Fitness and yoga classes at Anara Spa
- Golf course and club house shuttle service
- Welcome lei greeting
- Hawaiian crafters – Daily in lobby
- Entertainment and hula – Seaview Terrace
- Ukulele, lei-making and hula lessons
- Koi fish feeding and parrot talk
- Access to 24 hour Anara Spa fitness center
- One hour tennis court/pickleball time daily – Reservations required Complimentary bicycle usage, based on availability
- Early arrival/late departure lounge offering lounge area, showers, computers.
Things To Do
Explore the Resort
Adventure awaits
Maybe some golf?
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: $1235.00
Advanced: $1255.00
Regular: $1275.00
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
Terms
Check-In: 4pm | Check-Out: 11am If a late check-out is requested, a charge of 50% of the group rate will be assessed. Late check-out after 6:00PM will be charged a full day’s rate.
As this is peak summer season if you cancel between 30 & 7 days of your scheduled arrival- you will be charged for two nights plus taxes.
If you cancel within 7 days of your scheduled arrival you will be charged for your complete stay.
You will also be charged for the complete scheduled stay if you are a no-show or depart early.
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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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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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