Aruba
November 7-9, 2024
Exotics - Small Mammal/Reptile
&
Exotics - Avian
$979
Ultimate relaxation in the island paradise of Aruba!
Magnificent beaches, flamingos, & total tropical vibes!
***Earn 15 Hours RACE APPROVED CE***
Registration Closed!
Email info@travelingvetretreats.com to register last minute
SPEAKERS
Sarah Ozawa
DVM, DACZM
Sarah Ozawa received her veterinary degree from the University of Wisconsin. Following graduation, she completed a small animal rotating internship at the University of Tennessee and then an ACZM residency in zoological companion animal medicine at the University of California, Davis. She became board certified by the American College of Zoological Medicine in 2020. She is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor at North Carolina State University. Her research interests include small mammal therapeutics and cardiovascular disease.
LECTURE TOPICS
- Approach to the Anorexic Rabbit
- Small Mammal Urolithiasis
- Exotic Animal CPR and Triage
- Common Exotic Animal Toxins
- Emergencies in Reptile Medicine
- Reptile Analgesia and Sedation
- Exotic Animal Cardiology – Case Based
Raina Schunk
DVM, DABVP
Dr Raina Schunk earned her DVM from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. Afterwards, she completed a rigorous internship and residency in avian medicine and surgery at a private practice in Connecticut, where she currently works as a board certified avian practitioner.
LECTURE TOPICS
- Backyard Chickens
- Avian Gastric Yeast (Macrorhabdus ornithogaster) Diagnosis and Treatment
- Bornavirus/Proventricular Dilatation Disease Diagnosis, Management, and Recent updates
- GnRH agonists in Avian Medicine – What to use and When
- Feather Destructive Behavior and Self Mutilation – Diagnostics and Treatment options
- A Brief Introduction to Raptor Medicine
- Avian Respiratory Disease and Emergency Management
Group hotel
Luxury oceanfront hotel with sparkling pools for ultimate relaxation. Family friendly, within walking distance to shopping and dining, spa services available plus a casino!
HOW TO GET THERE
Fly into Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) and transfer to hotel
Daily Itinerary
November 7
8am – Welcome Sunrise Yoga – Events Lawn
11:30-12:30 – Welcome Buffet Lunch – Chuchubi Meeting Room
12:40pm – Check In Starts
Chuchubi Meeting Room
1 – 1:50
Feather Destructive Behavior & Self Mutilation
2 – 2:50
Avian Respiratory Disease
Coffee/snacks
3:00 – 3:50
Exotic Animal CPR
Break/Snacks
4:10 – 5
Exotic Animal Cardiology
5 – 6:30
Backyard Chickens
November 8
Dr Ozawa
8 – 8:50
Small Animal Urolithiasis
9 – 9:50
Common Exotic Animal Toxins
Coffee/snacks
10:10 – 11
Emergencies in Reptiles
11 – 12
Reptile Analgesia and Sedation
12 – 1:30
Approach to the Anorexic Rabbit
Free to Explore
November 9
Dr Schunk
8 – 8:50
GnRH Agonists in Avian Medicine
9 – 9:50
Avian Gastric Yeast
Coffee/snacks
10:10 – 11
Bornavirus/Proventricular Dilatation Disease
11 – 12
Introduction to Raptor Medicine
Pick Up Your CE Certificates
Afternoon:
Group Excursion to Ostrich Farm
1:30pm
Meet in Lobby
Return ~3:30-4pm
Approved persons ONLY (see welcome email)
Coming Soon!
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 program is RACE approved – course # 20-1220826. We are an NYSED approved CE provider
Aruba Veterinary CE conference