Lecture Schedule

West Indies Veterinary Conference
St. Kitts Marriott Resort
November 8th-13th 2009 (November 7th & 14th travel dates)
25 hours of Continuing Veterinary Medical Education

In an effort to give each participant ample time to enjoy the island and the company of their friends and family, continuing education sessions will run until 1:15pm; leaving the afternoon free for activities of your choosing. The perfect combination of work and play awaits you.


Saturday, November 7th

Travel day and check-in/registration at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort

Sunday, November 8th

7:45am to 9:00am

Etiopathogenesis of Nasopharyngeal Instability with Focus on DDSP - Dr. Norm Ducharme

9:10am to 10:25am

Diagnosis and Treatment of DDSP - Dr. Norm Ducharme

10:35am to 11:50pm

I'm a Vet, What's a Business Plan? - Dr. Kristi Yee

12:00pm to 1:15pm

Hiring/Firing Utopia: A Two Way Street - Dr. Kristi Yee

1:30pm to 3:30pm

Future Veterinarians Networking Reception

6:30pm to 8:00pm

Welcome Reception at The St. Kitts Marriott Resort

Monday, November 9th

7:45am to 9:00am

Intro to Small Exotic Pets: What is it and What do I do next? - Dr. Heidi Hoefer

9:10am to 10:25am

Common Problems in Ferrets - Dr. Heidi Hoefer

10:35am to 11:50pm

Team Improvement: Are You the Weakest Link? - Dr. Kristi Yee

12:00pm to 1:15pm

Stifles Lameness in Cattle - Dr. Norm Ducharme

3:00pm to 4:30pm

Campus Tour

6:00pm to 8:30pm

Dinner at Sprat Net

Tuesday, November 10th - Free day

5:00pm to 9:00pm

Sunset Catamaran Cruise and Bonfire at Reggae Beach

Wednesday, November 11th

7:45am to 9:00am

G.I. Diseases in Rabbits and Rodents - Dr. Heidi Hoefer

9:10am to 10:25am

Medical Emergencies in Small Mammals - Dr. Heidi Hoefer

10:35am to 11:50pm

Communication: Just Do It! - Dr. Kristi Yee

12:00pm to 1:15pm

Laryngeal Hemiplegia: Neuroanatomy, Diagnosis and Treatment - Dr. Norm Ducharme

5:30pm to 9:30pm

Spice Mill Reception

Thursday, November 12th

7:45am to 9:00am

Diagnosis and Management of the Pruritic Dog I - Dr. Sandra Merchant

9:10am to 10:25am

Diagnosis and Management of the Pruritic Dog II - Dr. Sandra Merchant

10:35am to 11:50pm

Management of the Epileptic Patient - Dr. William Fenner

12:00pm to 1:15pm

Meningoencephalitis of Unknown Origin - Dr. William Fenner

 

Free Night

Friday, November 13th

7:45am to 9:00am

Otitis Externa and Media in the Dog I - Dr. Sandra Merchant

9:10am to 10:25am

Otitis Externa and Media in the Dog II - Dr. Sandra Merchant

10:35am to 11:50pm

Diagnosis of Nervous System Diseases - Dr. William Fenner

12:00pm to 1:15pm

Vertigo and Loss of Balance - Dr. William Fenner

5:00pm to 7:30pm

Brimstone Hill Reception

Saturday, November 14th

 

Travel Day

3:00pm

St. Kitts Hash Run Event - location tbd

http://stkittshash.com/

* Times and event details are subject to change. Please check your final conference itinerary for updated information.