Upcoming Urgent & emergent-medical & surgical management
Myrtle Beach
| July 18th - 20th, 2025
Tim Hackett D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary
Emergency & Critical Care
Professor of Emergency & Critical Care
Cornell University
Sarah Marvel D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Clinical Instructor
Colorado State University
Veterinarians are having to take on more and more as the availability of emergency care and access to specialists can be limited by case-load and staffing. Drs. Hackett and Marvel have combined forces to give you the tools to handle a wide range of walk-in urgent problems and emergencies. Their practical approach will prepare you for many of the common problems that will land on your doorstep need same-day attention. They have developed case-based, interactive lectures full of realistic examples, so you’ll have the confidence to make it work.
In this all-new seminar, Dr’s Marvel and Hackett will discuss handling those walk-in, same-day cases that challenge any type of small animal practice. From admission, triage and stabilization through sedation, anesthesia, surgery, and aftercare, we’ll take you through our whole process for these cases. 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 Schedule:
| Registration: | Friday July 18, 2025 | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
| Continental Breakfast: | Daily | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
| Lectures: |
Friday July 18 |
8:00 am – 1:30 pm |
Seminar Topics:
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Triage, staffing and logistics of the same-day appointment.
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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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Bite wounds: Open wound management, consequences of closing bite wounds, tips and tricks for wound closure, drains
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Stabilization, medical managment and surgery for the hemoabdomen and uroabdomen
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Spiders, snakes, lizards, toads, skunks and porcupines: Envenomations and other wild animal interactions.
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Acute abdomen and gastrointestinal symptoms
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The GI special: Logical workups for pets with vomiting and diarrhea
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GI foreign bodies: Emesis, endoscopy and other tricks.
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Bloody H@#$! Hemorrhagic diarrhea, AHDS HGE and Parvo – intusseption/Enteroplication
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Hemorrhagic shock and the emergency spelenctomy.
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GDV vs. Mesenteric volvulus Colonic torsion
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Upper GI perforations
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Outpatient and post-op nutrition – Appetite stimulants and enteral feeding tubes.
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Urgent respiratory problems
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Distinguishing, managing and diagnosing the common causes of respiratory distress
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Laryngeal Paralysis- diagnosis and what to expect with surgery and how to manage without surgery
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Upper Airway Case Frenchie! Palatopexy, nasotracheal oxygen, temporary tracheostomy
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Cat pyothorax (the when and how of chest tubes)
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Dog pyothorax: Time for surgery for the grass awn or foreign body
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Urinary/urogenital topics
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Pre-, post-, and primary renal azotemia
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Blocked cat medical decisions and the perineal urethrostomy (PU).
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Urethral obstruction in the dog. Retropulsion, cystotomy, urethrotomy vs. urethrostomy
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Seminar Speakers
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Tim Hackett D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary
Emergency & Critical Care
Professor of Emergency & Critical Care Medicine
Chair, Dept. of Clinical Sciences
Cornell University
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Sarah Marvel D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Clinical Instructor
Small Animal Surgery
Colorado State University
CE Hours
This seminar is AAVSB RACE approved for 16 CE hrs.
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:
- Speakers are recognized specialists
- Mandatory recorded attendance
- Submission of attendance to AAVSB RACEtrack program
- Complete seminar notes
- Approved for 16 CE hrs by the AAVSB Race program
Accommodations
Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa
Discover the lovely Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes hotel. It’s a stunning getaway in Myrtle Beach with the perfect balance of resort comfort and business-friendly amenities. Our Myrtle Beach, SC hotel offers 405 luxurious guest suites with ocean views, two telephones with separate lines, data ports and high-speed Internet.
As part of the Grande Dunes, an upscale 2,200-acre plantation-style residential community, we provide more amenities than most other resorts in Myrtle Beach and the Carolinas. Popular activities include championship golf, tennis, a fitness center, a large, beachfront pool with a waterslide, a European spa with an indoor pool or the simple pleasure of relaxing on our pristine beach. Experience the finest of resorts in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina at the Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes hotel.
Rooms
Escape to one of the most unforgettable, idyllic beachfront hotels in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
- Experience a restful night’s sleep in our oceanfront hotel’s cotton-rich linens and custom duvets.
- Outstanding among beachfront resorts in Myrtle Beach, relax at our pool with deluxe waterslide.
- Stay connected at our hotel with high-speed Internet access, spacious desks and ample lighting.
- Our marble bathrooms feature Bath & Body Works bath products, a hair dryer & two plush bathrobes.
- Drink in the breathtaking scenery and use the convenient amenities in your Myrtle Beach hotel suite.
Price
Group room rates (based on availability):
Resort view: $375.00 dbl/night plus tax & resort fee
Partial Ocean view: $379.00 dbl/night plus tax & resort fee
Ocean front: $469.00 dbl/night plus tax & resort fee
Additional Fees & Taxes:
- Hotel room rates are subject to state and local taxes, currently 13% and are subject to change without notice.
RESORT FEE
The Resort Fee is discounted to $10 (usually $25) + 8% tax for our group! Included in the daily resort fee:
- Complimentary self-parking in our parking facility
- Unlimited in-room access to high-speed wired or WIFI Internet service
- Newspapers available at the front desk
- Full use of our Fitness Center
- Coffee in your guest room
- Turndown service upon request
- Complimentary local calls from your guest room
- Complimentary fax service available at the front desk
- Board games located at the front desk
- Use of our Recreation Room including foosball and video games
- Use of our outdoor recreation area including Ping-Pong, and basketball
Terms
You have up to fourteen day prior to your scheduled arrival to cancel without penalty. For cancellations made within 14 – 7 days prior will be charged a two (2) night penalty. You will be charged for your complete scheduled stay if you cancel within seven (7) days of your scheduled arrival, or are a no-show, or depart early.
Area Attractions
Family Kingdom Amusement Park
Seaside amusement for the whole family!
Ocean Blvd & 3rd Avenue
843-916-0400 or visit www.family-kingdom.com
Ripley’s Aquarium
Travel under the recreated Reef Tunnel at S.C’s MOST visited attraction!
Located at Broadway at the Beach
843-916-0888 or visit www.ripleysaquarium.com
Broadway at the Beach
Features 20 restaurants, 10 nightclubs, over 100 shops and 15 attractions!
Broadway Cinema – Pavilion Nostalgia Park – Carousel Park/Kiddie Rides – NASCAR Speedpark- Miss Broadway Water Taxi – Dragon’s Lair Fantasy Mini Golf and MUCH MORE!
Located off Hwy 17 between 21st & 29th avenues North
843-444-3200 or visit www.broadwayatthebeach.com
for Click and Print COUPONS!
Brookgreen Gardens
300 acres of beautiful gardens on a former rice plantation!
843-235-6000 or visit www.brookgreen.org
Alligator Adventure
Over 800 gators, lizards, vipers and pythons!
843-361-0789 or visit www.alligatoradventure.com
Great American Riverboat
Cruise along the Intracoastal Waterway!
Boats depart from Barefoot Landing &Waccatee Zoo. Dinner Cruises available.
843-650-6600 or visit www.mbriverboat.com
Things to do
Where to eat
Myrtle Beach offers many different places to dine–visit the restaurants
Out and about
Getting There
The Myrtle Beach airport is approximately 10 miles from the hotel. Rental cars and taxis are available.
Location Transportation Information
The Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes
8400 Costa Verde Drive
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29572 USA
Registration Fees:
Early Bird: $1135.00
Advanced: $1155.00
Regular: $1175.00
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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Myrtle Beach
July 18, 2025 - July 20, 2025
12:05 am - 6:00 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 Myrtle Beach, 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 DO NOT use the form below. If you are having trouble booking your room thru the above link, please call our IVS Office at (800) IVS-5650.
Please only use the hotel request form below, if you are having problems with reserving your room thru the online hotel registration link and are not able to contact our office at 800-487-5650. 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.