Martinique
Caribbean Veterinary CE
February 16-18, 2026
Emergency/Critical Care
Communication in the ER
$997
Experience the French Caribbean on this hidden gem island
A beach vacation is just what you need to recharge!
***Earn 15 Hours RACE Approved CE***
- 15 Hours RACE Approved CE
- Printed Lecture Notes
- Welcome Lunch
- Coffee/Snacks during lectures
- Private Yoga Session
- Snorkeling Group Trip
- Welcome Gift Bag
- Small, Intimate Group
SPEAKERS
Amanda Cavanagh
DVM, DACVECC
Dr. Cavanagh, DVM, DACVECC, is an Assistant Professor of Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care at Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and is the section head of the Emergency Service. Dr Cav received her undergraduate degree from Georgetown University in Washington DC. She then received her DVM from Auburn University in 2011 and acquired ACVECC board certification after completing a residency at North Carolina State University in 2015. Dr. Cavanagh has a special interest in cats, point of care ultrasound, traumatology, and toxicology. She is owned by 4 lovely children, two moderately dyspneic pugs, and two hairless cats with an impressive multi-season, holiday inclusive wardrobe.r
LECTURE TOPICS
- Updates on Dog and Cat Blood Types and How this Changes Transfusions
- Plasma as a Fluid
- The Problem with Bleeding to Death
- Hemostatic Resuscitation: Saving a Patient Before it Bleeds to Death
- Auto-transfusion: When You’re Out of Blood
- Safe and Successful Sedation: Every Procedure, Every Pet
- Short Noses, Big Problems: Novel Interventions for Brachycephalic Crises
Morgan Callahan
DVM
Dr. Morgan received her veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania, then went on to complete a rotating internship at Garden State Veterinary Specialists. After a year in general practice, she realized her heart was in emergency medicine — and she’s never looked back.
She spent 16 years at the Center for Animal Referral and Emergency Services, where she worked as a senior emergency doctor, led the rotating internship program, and served on the medical advisory board for Pet Partners.
In 2021, Morgan joined VEG and now serves as the Senior Director of Medical Education for New Emergency Doctors. Since then, she’s helped train over 700 new veterinarians across the country. What brings her the most joy is watching these doctors grow in confidence and step into their roles as life-saving clinicians.
LECTURE TOPICS
- Navigating Difficult Customer Communications
- Receiving Feedback
- Non Violent Communication- Giving Feedback
- Medical Storytelling for Better Client Understanding
- Wounds and Trauma
- Critical Care Procedures All ER Docs Should Known
Group hotel
Located on the west side of the island in the heart of Les Trois-Ilets, this is the idyllic beachside hotel of your dreams! Conference located onsite.
Garden View: $160 euro/night
Beach View: $190 euro/night
Use code RETREAT to secure discounted rates. **You MUST enter the promo code FIRST, and then search for dates, otherwise correct rates will not show**
HOW TO GET THERE
Fly into Aimé Césaire International Airport (FDF)
Take Ferry to Hotel, or Drive
Daily Itinerary
February 16
8am – Welcome Sunrise Yoga
10 am – Check In Starts
Hotel Bakoua meeting room
10:30 – 11:20
Short Noses, Big Problems: Novel Interventions for Brachycephalic Crises
11:30 – 12:20
Safe and Successful Sedation: Every Procedure, Every Pet
12:30 – 1:30 – Lunch Included
1:40 – 2:30
Navigating Difficult Customer Communications
2:40 – 3:30
Medical Storytelling for Better Client Understanding
3:40 – 4:30
Critical Care Procedures All ER Docs Should Know
4:40 – 5:30
Wounds & Trauma
February 17
8 – 8:50
Receiving Feedback
9 – 9:50
Non Violent Communication: Giving Feedback
Break
10:15 – 11:45
Collaboration in the Chaos – Enhancing Teamwork and Communication in the Vet ER
11:45 – 1 – Lunch Included
1:30 – 5pm
Snorkeling Tour
February 18
8 – 8:50
Updates on Dog and Cat Blood Types and How This Changes Transfusions
9 – 9:50
Plasma as a Fluid
10 – 10:50
The Problem with Bleeding to Death
Break
11:10 – 12:30pm
Hemostatic Resuscitation: Saving a Patient Before It Bleeds to Death
12:40 – 1:30pm
Auto-Transfusion: When You’re Out of Blood
Pick Up Your CE Certificates
Travel Tips
Travel Insurance
Favorite Travel Items
Don’t forget your YOGA MAT like this one from Amazon – it folds easily into your suitcase
This course has been RACE approved – course #20-1330002
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