Whistler Vet CE Conference 2025

August 7-9, 2025 Cardiology, Internal Medicine 

Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa Hotel near Blackcomb Mountain

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Cardiology & Internal Medicine

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

Speakers

Cardiology – Dr. Yanni Giatis, DVM, DACVIM – https://www.medvet.com/doctor/yanni-giatis/

Internal medicine – Sarah Holm, DVM, DACVIM – Sarah Holm, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), MedVet Columbus

Conference Schedule & Topics

Thursday, August 7th, 2025

1pm – 6pm: Welcome reception to follow

Friday, August 8th, 2025

8am – 1pm: Breakfast (complimentary)

Saturday, August 9th, 2025

8am – 1pm: Breakfast (complimentary)

 

Conference Topics

Internal medicine:

  • Practical approach to understanding and manipulating the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterol System (RAAS) in Chronic Kidney disease (CKD), Hypertension, and Proteinuria (2 hours)
  • Proteinuria and Protein-Losing Nephropathies (PLN)
    Diagnosing and managing proteinuria; PLN diagnostics, therapeutics, and prognostic considerations (2 hours)
  • Systemic Hypertension – Best practices for blood pressure measurement, and when to initiate treatment comparing all types of antihypertensive agents along with strategies for managing hypertensive crises. (1 hour)
  • Chronic Kidney Disease – A Comprehensive practical approach to IRIS staging, therapeutic strategies to mitigate disease progression, and management of common complications such as hyperkalemia, acidosis, and anemia. Practical case-based discussions will reinforce key concepts. (2 hours)

Cardiology:

  • Congestive Heart Failure Diagnosis and Management – acute, chronic and refractory case management
  • Pulmonary Hypertension – diagnosis and treatment, case examples will be provided to further distinguish between pulmonary disease with pulmonary hypertension vs. cardiogenic pulmonary edema
  • Arrhythmia Identification and Treatment
  • Approach to Asymptomatic Degenerative Valve Disease and Dilated Cardiomyopathy
  • Management of Feline Cardiomyopathies
  • Pericardial Disease Identification and Management

Date

August 7-9, 2025

Registration includes 15 hours of RACE/NYSED approved Continuing Education (CE) topics in cardiology and internal medicine while experiencing the breathtaking landscape of Whistler, Canada.

Pricing Options

$995 (USD)

DVM/VMD Cost

$895 (USD)

Tech Cost with code TECH

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Whistler Vet CE Conference

About Whistler:

Whistler is surrounded by majestic mountains, including Whistler and Blackcomb. Lakes like Alta Lake and Green Lake are known for their striking turquoise colors. Whistler Village is filled with vibrant shops and cozy cafes, all set against the stunning mountain landscape. Consider a summer alpine experience pass to enjoy the PEAK 2 PEAK gondola, Cloudraker Skybridge and Raven’s Eye. Check back for tickets as the conference gets closer.

Summer Alpine Experience Pass | Whistler Blackcomb

Hotel accommodations:

Hilton Whistler Resort and Spa Hotel near Blackcomb Mountain

The Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa is conveniently located in Whistler Village, just steps away from shops, restaurants and entertainment. Enjoy the hotel’s outdoor heated pool and hot tubs, perfect for relaxation after a day of learning. 

Book your accommodations with our exclusive discounted room rates (limited availability – book early!)

  • To book online, please visit: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/vetquesttravelcewhistler/
  • To book by phone, please contact the Hilton’s dedicated Reservations Center which is open 24-hours, 1-800-515-4050, press 1 for Reservations and provide them with the Group Code: VQT25
  • Individual Guests will be required to guarantee their reservations by use of a major credit card. The Hotel will accept cancellation of Guest reservations up to 7 days prior to arrival, after that time a full stay penalty will be processed on the individual’s credit card or master account, depending on the room & tax method of payment.

 

Getting there:

Whistler is about a two-hour drive from Vancouver, making it easily accessible for our weekend continuing education conference. If you prefer to not rent a car, Whistler Shuttle offers a daily meet and greet shuttle service available from Vancouver International Airport to Whistler, servicing all Whistler Village hotels. Whistler Shuttle also offers a scheduled service available from Whistler to Vancouver Airport. 

Shuttle Travel

Use this link to schedule your shuttle travel, please check back as booking becomes available for August 2025. 

Vancouver to Whistler Shuttle Bus | Tourism Whistler

Whistler in August offers adventure, relaxation and stunning scenery, making it a perfect summer getaway!