Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
Houston, TX.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary
Emergency & Critical Care
Professor of Emergency & Critical Care
Chair, Dept. of Clinical Sciences
Cornell University
Registration: | Friday September 12, 2025 | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
Continental Breakfast: | Daily | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
Lectures: | Friday September 12, 2025 Saturday September 13 Sunday September 14 |
8:00 am – 1:30 pm 8:00 am – 1:30 pm 8:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Managing the patient in shock
Common cardiac arrhythmias in critical patients
Perioperative critical care
Vascular access techniques
Anesthesia for the critical patient
Treatment issues for the Hemorrhaging Trauma Patient
Practical transfusion medicine
Canine respiratory emergencies
Feline respiratory emergencies
Surgical Management of GDV
Feeding Tube Placement
Principles of GI Surgery
GI Surgery Cases
Surgical Repair of Diaphragmatic Hernia
Chest Drain Placement
Surgical Management of Canine Calculi/Canine Urethral Surgery
Surgical Management of Uroabdomen
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
At the Nantucket Inn, you will find an atmosphere that will make you feel right at home on Nantucket. Built around three beautifully landscaped courtyards, you’ll find 100 spacious guest rooms and cottages, many with cathedral ceilings and fireplaces. You’ll also find extensive recreation facilities that include indoor and outdoor pools, a health fitness center, two lighted tennis courts and indoor and outdoor whirlpool spas. Or take our complimentary island shuttle to Nantucket’s quaint village.
At the Nantucket Inn, we’ve created an atmosphere that will make you feel right at home. Our hundred spacious guest rooms are built around three beautifully landscaped courtyards, offering a comfortable setting for your island experience.
Standard Guest Rooms
Standard guest rooms offer your choice of two full/double beds or one king sized bed. All of these rooms are comfortably finished with rich cherry furnishings, shades of terra cotta and blue fabrics and a full range of modern amenities.
Cottage Rooms
The cottage rooms offer a charming upgrade for special occasions or when just a little extra space is needed. These units are slightly separated from the other rooms and placed in pairs in each courtyard.
Standard Guest Room Rate:
$479.00 single or dbl/night plus taxes
$519.00 single or dbl/night – plus taxes
Cottage Rate: Call for availability
Taxes are currently 11.7% and there is a $100 per night charge for each adult in room above two.
A deposit equal to 100% of your scheduled stay is required at the time of booking to guarantee your reservation(s). You have up to 14 days prior to your specified arrival date to cancel your reservation(s) and have your deposit refunded. No refunds for cancellations less than 14 days prior to your scheduled arrival, or no-shows, or early departures.
Off the coast of Massachusetts lies the special island of Nantucket, where history lives and traditions are maintained. Nantucket is a unique and beautiful island, with miles and miles of sandy beaches, deeply wooded moors, colorful cranberry bogs, and an entire ocean beckoning from all sides. It’s also a quaint island, where worn cobblestone streets, lined with the historic residences of whaling captains, lead to one of New England’s most picturesque harbors.
Nantucket Inn is proud to offer these fine amenities for their guests. Learn more
Dining is a special experience on the island. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and discover a wonderful selection of fresh seafood, native island specialties and regional continental cuisine. Learn more
The Nantucket Inn is the Island’s only tour-friendly hotel. The Nantucket Inn offers countless opportunities for adventure, exploring, shopping and appreciation of nature’s beauty. Our sales office has designed programs and itineraries featuring attractive packages to allow you to relax during your stay on island while absorbing its abundant history. While at the Inn our friendly staff will make you feel at home as you visit the “faraway land.” Whether it is your first visit or you have been here before, you’re bound to return!
Driving to Hyannis
From New York follow Route 95 to Providence then Route 195 to Wareham where you’ll pick up 495 and 25 East, then take Route 6 over the Sagamore Bridge to Route 132 to Hyannis.
From Boston follow Route 3 to the Sagamore Bridge, then Route 6 to Route 132 to Hyannis.
Then By Sea
Island ferry services depart from Hyannis. So sit back, relax and enjoy the sea air as you glide across the sound and into Nantucket Harbor.
Airline Service
Regularly scheduled airlines fly between Nantucket, Hyannis, New Bedford, Boston, Newark, JFK and Providence. Carriers and schedules change frequently, confirm your desired service directly with the airline or your travel agent.
Please call the IVS travel group at 1-800-487-5650 for assistance.
Veterinary Technicians receive an $80 discount using promo code “techsaver”. Enter the code during checkout in the submit promotion code box.
16 CE hours
complete seminar notes
submission of attendance to AAVSB RACEtrack program
breakfast and breaks daily
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
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.
To Book On-line:
Go to www.nantucketinn.net
Enter dates, number of people and click the “Book Now” tab.
Review selected dates, number of people and enter booking code: IVS2025
Click on Search for Availability and Pricing” tab.
Review availability, pricing and desired room type then proceed and complete reservation. Once reservation is processed, a confirmation from hotel will then be sent.
or call the Nantucket Inn at 800-321-8484 and ask for the International Veterinary Seminars group rate.
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.