Puerto Rico Vet CE Conference 2025

March 1-3, 2025 Emergency Stabilization and Therapies

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Radiology, E/CC & Surgery

15 hours of Continuing Education (CE) credits fully accredited through the New York State Education Department (NYSED). AAVSB’s Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) approval is pending.

Speakers

Radiology – Emily Morrison-Robbin, DVM, DACVR

Surgery – Whitney Phipps, DVM, MS, DACVS

Emergency/Critical Care – Drew Taylor, DVM, MS, DACVCC – https://www.medvet.com/doctor/andrew-taylor/

Conference Schedule

Saturday March 1

1pm-2:50pm: Fluid Therapy & Blood Product Administration

3pm-4:20pm: Thoracic Imaging / POCUS

4:30-5:00pm: Thoracocentesis and chest tube placement in GP

5:10-6pm: Thoracic Surgical Emergencies in general practice 60min

6:30: Welcome reception to follow

Sunday March 2

7-8am: Breakfast (complimentary)

8-8:50am: Hemoabdomens – making the diagnosis

9-11:50am: Hemorrhagic resuscitation and Intraoperative management

  • Determining what is bleeding
  • Best practice for hemorrhaging patients
  • Intraoperative management of the bleeding abdomen in GP

12-12:50pm: Hemoabdomen complications & coagulopathies

Monday March 3

7-8am: Breakfast (complimentary)

8-8:50am: Septic Abdomens – making the diagnosis

9-11:50am: Sepsis resuscitation and Intraoperative management

  • Identifying Shock & Treating It
  • Creating Septic Protocols
  • When to go to Surgery

12-12:50pm: Intraoperative and Postoperative Management of Septic Patients

  • Strategies for successful GI surgery
  • Appropriate Lavage
  • Placing drains and Repeating Exploratories
  • Postoperative pain management & GI support strategies

Date

March 1-3, 2025

Registration includes 15 hours of RACE approved continuing education basking in the natural beauty of Puerto Rico at the luxurious Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Golf & Beach Resort. We will explore the practical intersection of Radiology, Emergency/Critical Care and Surgery working through real-life case examples illustrating each step of the way how you can improve your diagnostic skills as well as pre-operative workup, operative practice and post-operative care for better patient outcomes.

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Pricing Options

$995 (USD)

DVM/VMD Cost

$895 (USD)

Tech Cost with code TECH

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Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn, explore, and recharge in paradise!

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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
  • Luxurious accommodations with stunning views over $200 off list price using our exclusive room block (limited availability – book early!)

Below is a booking link that will direct you to a site where you can book using group block code 04166800VE.

Passkey Link – https://book.passkey.com/e/50911181

Guests can also call in-house reservations at 855-451-9982 to make reservations or guarantee any desired room upgrades, the group block code to mention in the call is the same as above.