Puerto Rico Vet CE GP Conference 2026

February 27 – March 1, 2026 Surgery & Internal Medicine

Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Golf & Beach Resort

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Surgery & Internal Medicine

15 hours of RACE approved continuing education (CE) credits

Speakers

Surgery – Dr. Karl Maritato, DVM, DACVS (Dr. Karl Maritato bio link here)

Internal Medicine – Dr. Catherine Cortright, DVM, DACVIM (Dr. Catherine Cortright bio link here)

Conference Schedule & Topics

February 27, 2026

12:30-1pm Registration

1-6pm Lectures with snack break for registered attendees only

The Acute Abdomen

Proper Gastrointestinal Surgical Techniques for the General Practitioner

Feline Injection Site Sarcoma – The Preventable Catastrophe

Spinal Exams and Common Disorders to Recognize

Proper Bandaging, Splinting, and Casting for Fracture Management and Wounds

6:30-8:00pm Welcome Dinner & Drinks Reception for registered attendees & guests (no additional charge)

February 28, 2026

7-9am Breakfast for registered attendees only

8-1pm Lectures with snack break for attendees only

Forelimb Orthopedic Exams and Common Disorders to Recognize

Hindlimb Orthopedic Exams and Common Disorders to Recognize

Antibiotics Are Not a Force Field: Proper Surgical Antibiotic Use

Thyroid Disease in Dogs and Cats

Feline Respiratory Disease (infectious, chronic, and immune-mediated)

March 1, 2026

7-9am Breakfast for registered attendees only

8-1pm Lectures with snack break for attendees only

Feline Diabetes Updates

Immune Mediated Joint Disease

Cushing’s Disease – 2 hours – diagnosing, therapeutics and difficult cases

Lyme Disease

hotel registration

Book your accommodations now!

If you’re interested in booking a room, please email gabriela.cruz@wyndhamriomar.com directly for availability and reservation details. Please indicate the reservation is for the Vet Quest conference.

https://www.wyndhamriomar.com/

Date

February 27 – March 1, 2026

Registration includes 15 hours of Continuing Education (CE) topics in Surgery and Internal Medicine. Our half-day seminars allow you to bring your family along to experience the natural beauty of Puerto Rico at the luxurious Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Golf & Beach Resort.

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Pricing Options

$995 (USD)

DVM/VMD Cost

$895 (USD)

Tech Cost with code TECH2026

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Puerto Rico Vet CE Conference

https://www.wyndhamriomar.com/

Nestled between the beautiful Atlantic Ocean and the lush El Yunque Rainforest, the Wyndham Rio Mar offers an ideal blend of luxury and natural beauty.

This exquisite resort features:

2 miles of secluded beach and beautiful pools including a swim-up bar to unwind after the conference sessions
Proximity to El Yunque National Forest, a tropical rainforest adventure just minutes away
11 restaurants and lounges for on-site dining options from fine dining to casual beachside eateries
Full-service spa for relaxation and fitness
2 championship golf courses