West Indies Veterinary Conference
St. Kitts Marriott Resort
November 9th thru the 14th
25 hours of continuing education
In an effort to give each participant ample time to enjoy the island and the company of their friends and family; general continuing education sessions and those focused on small animal will be completed by lunchtime. Those who are interested in large animal or exotics may take advantage of these sessions directly after lunch and still be completed by the early afternoon. The perfect combination of work and play awaits you.
Saturday, November 8th
Travel day and check-in/registration at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort
Sunday, November 9th
8:00am to 9:15am |
Updates on Chronic Renal Failure, Dennis Chew |
9:30am to 10:45am |
Insulin Choices for the diabetic dog and Cat, Mark Peterson |
11:00am to 12:15pm |
Correlation of radiographic and arthroscopic findings, Dean Richardson |
Lunch on your own |
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1:15pm to 2:30pm |
Management of Orthopedic Infection, Dean Richardson |
3pm to 5pm |
Campus Tour |
6:30pm to 8:00pm |
Welcome Reception at The St. Kitts Marriott Resort |
Monday, November 10th
8:00am to 9:15am |
Animal Behavior, Steve Dale |
9:30am to 10:45am |
Decision Making and Techniques to simplify dental extractions in dogs, Sandy Manfra |
11:00am to 12:15pm |
Diagnosis and decision making in osteochondrosis, Dean Richardson |
Lunch on your own |
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1:15pm to 2:30pm |
Diagnosis and management of selected fetlock injuries, Dean Richardson |
4:00pm to 6:00pm |
Tour and Cocktail Reception at Ottley's Plantation |
Tuesday, November 11th
8:00am to 9:15am |
Updates on Feline idiopathic/interstitial cystitis, Dennis Chew |
9:30am to 10:45am |
Decision Making and techniques to simplify dental extractions in cats, Sandy Manfra |
11:00am to 12:15pm |
Update on the diagnosis, treatment, and complications of hyperthyroidism in cats, Mark Peterson |
Lunch on your own |
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1:15pm to 2:30pm |
Animal Behavior, Steve Dale |
5pm to 7:30pm |
Dinner on your own |
Wednesday, November 12th - Free day
10:00am to 3:30pm |
Catamaran/Snorkel Trip to Nevis |
Thursday, November 13th
8:00am to 9:15am |
Fixing the Dripping, Urinary Incontinence in Dogs, Dennis Chew |
9:30am to 10:45am |
An Update on Periodontal Disease in Dogs, Sandy Manfra |
11:00am to 12:15pm |
Typical, atypical, pseudo-Cushing's disease in dogs: Diagnostic Testing, Mark Peterson |
Lunch on your own |
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1:15pm to 2:30pm |
Animal Behavior, Steve Dale |
5pm to 7:30pm |
Ross Alumni Dinner at Brimstone |
Friday, November 14th
8:00am to 9:15am |
Bacterial Urinary Tract Infections - Simple & Complicated, Dennis Chew |
9:30am to 10:45am |
Management of Challenging Oral Cases in Dogs & Cats, Sandy Manfra |
11:00am to 12:15pm |
Typical, atypical, pseudo-Cushing's disease in dogs: review of therapies, Mark Peterson |
Lunch on your own |
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1:15pm to 2:30pm |
Animal Behavior, Steve Dale |
5pm |
Closing Reception, Beach Party at Reggae Beach |
Saturday, November 15th
3:00pm |
St. Kitts Hash Run Event - location tbd http://stkittshash.com/ |