Upcoming Urgent & emergent medicine
San Juan, Puerto Rico
| November 12th - 14th, 2026
Armelle deLaforcade DVM
Diplomat, American College of Veterinary
Emergency & Critical Care
Associate Professor
Emergency & Critical Care Dept.
Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
Amy Butler DVM,MS.
Diplomat American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
President, Critical Consults
Seminar Schedule:
Registration: |
Thursday Nov. 12, 2026 | 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm |
Welcome Reception: |
Thursday Nov. 12, 2026 | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm |
Lectures: |
Thursday Nov. 12 |
1:30pm – 6:30pm |
Seminar Topics:
In this all new seminar, Dr’s deLaforcade and Butler will discuss handling those walk-in, same-day cases that challenge practitioners with an already busy schedule. We will discuss strategies we use to manage high case-load, telephone triage and how we differentiate urgent care vs emergent cases. We will bring case examples highlighting the triage, stabilization and management of these dynamic and challenging cases.
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Triage and staffing
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Shock
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Vascular access and fluid choices
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Trauma
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Acute vomiting
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Acute diarrhea
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Seizures
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Arrhythmias and heart failure
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Respiratory distress
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Pneumonia
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Urogenital emergencies
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Blocked cats
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Parvovirus
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POCUS in the ER
Seminar Speakers
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Armelle De Laforcade D.V.M.
Diplomate ACVECC
Associate Professor
Emergency & Critical Care Dept.
Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
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Amy Butler D.V.M., MS.
Diplomate American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
President, Critical Consults
CE Hours
This seminar is approved for 16 CE hrs. by AAVSB RACE.
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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Approved for 16 CE hrs by the AAVSB Race program
Accommodations
San Juan Marriott Resort & Casino
Elegance and comfort awaits at beach hotels San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino. Whether you want to spend your time on sun-kissed Condado Beach or explore the city, our Puerto Rico Resort offers easy access to local destinations. Experience the culture of Old San Juan. Recharge in a contemporary hotel room or suite with a balcony, ocean scenic, plush beds, high-speed Wi-Fi and large flat-screen TVs. Please every palate at our restaurants, which serve a variety of international and American dishes. Relax in the sun, surrounded by swaying palm trees or enjoy the pool. While away evenings in San Juan at our pool bar, try your luck at our resort casino or take a sunset stroll along the beach.
Price
Group room rates:
Run of house: $280.00 dbl/night plus taxes & resort fee
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Rates are based on single/double occupancy.
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Taxes: 11% government tax
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Currently, porterage gratuities are $6.00 per person round trip, and housekeeping gratuities are $2.00 per person, per day will be charged to each guest folio.
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Resort fee discounted to $45.00 per room per night (from $65.00)
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Resort Fee Inclusions (inclusions are subject to change without notice)
➢ Enhanced High Speed Internet Access in room and hotel public areas.
➢ 30 minutes use of internet at the Lobby Computer Stations*
➢ Entertainment with live music. (May change seasonally)
➢ $30.00 Casino match play coupon provided at check in (One per stay)
➢ Daily Two (2) hours Bicycle Rental.*
➢ Daily Two (2) hours use of the Tennis Court (reservation at Fitness Center required).*
➢ Daily One (1) hour Aqua Fitness classes**
➢ Daily One (1) hour Yoga Classes.**
➢ Personal Trainer available at Fitness Center 6 hours a day (from 6am – 9am & 5pm – 8pm).**
*Tennis, Bicycle Rentals and Internet access at the Lobby computer stations based upon availability and/or weather conditions.
**For information and reservations visit our Wellness Center reception.
In order to confirm individual reservations, a first night’s room deposit will be taken at least 30 days prior to your arrival. Full refund of an individual room deposit will be forfeited unless cancellation is received 30 days prior to arrival. You will be charged for your entire stay if you cancel within 14 days of your scheduled arrival or are a no-show or depart early.
Area Attractions
Old San Juan
Experience Historical Charm
Discover the beautiful Old San Juan. This part of the city features incredible colonial architecture, beautiful ocean views, and a wide range of traditional gastronomical options. Discover the iconic San Juan Fort or wander through the street for unexpected spots.
Camuy Caves
Escape to a Natural Sanctuary
Experience the wonders of nature in Camuy Caves, one of the world’s largest cave network. Be amazed as you enter this natural attraction and explore the tropical beauty of its flora and fauna.
Bio Bay
Be Enchanted by the Lights
Be amazed by the precious glowing waters on some of the magical Puerto Rico Beaches like Mosquito Bay or Laguna Grande. There are only 5 beaches in the world with this unique phenomenon, and Puerto Rico has 3 of them.
El Yunque Rainforest
Discover the spectacular waterfalls in El Yunque, the only American rainforest.
Getting There
Do i need a passport? Click on the FAQ’s
Puerto Rico FAQ’s
San Juan International Airport SJU -is serviced by many regular airlines. The Resort is only 5 miles away.
Transportation to the resort is available by taxi or uber. Rental cars are also available
Registration Fees:
Early Bird: $1215.00
Advanced: $1235.00
Regular: $1255.00
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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Reception on Thursday-family welcome
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Submission of attendance to AAVSB RACEtrack program
Seminar Registration:
Add to Calendar
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San Juan PR
November 12, 2026 - November 14, 2026
12:15 am - 5:00 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 the San Juan Marriott, 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.