La Fortuna, Costa Rica
March 27-30, 2025
Cardiology
&
Exotics
$979
Ultimate relaxation in the rainforest of Costa Rica!
Magnificent volcano views, rainforest wildlife & total tropical vibes!
***Earn 15 Hours RACE APPROVED CE***
SPEAKERS
Kursten Pierce
DVM, DACVIM
Dr. Pierce is currently an Assistant Professor in Cardiology at North Carolina State University. Following her cardiology residency at Tufts University she completed a two-year fellowship in interventional cardiology at Colorado State University. Her interests include teaching, the diagnosis and management of congenital heart disease, exotics cardiology, cardiac biomarkers, and minimally-invasive fluoroscopically guided interventions.
LECTURE TOPICS
- Diagnosing and Treating Acquired Heart Disease without an Echocardiogram
- Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease (MMVD): Clinical Case Rounds
- What’s that Sound? Approach to Puppy and Kitten Murmurs
- Review of Common Congenital Heart Defects: Diagnosis and Treatment
- Bradyarrhythmias: Diagnosis and Treatment
- Tachyarrhythmias: Diagnosis and Treatment
- Comparative Cardiology Across Species (combo lecture with Dr Ozawa)
Sarah Ozawa
DVM, DACZM
Dr. 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
- Comparative Cardiology Across Species (combo lecture with Dr Pierce)
Group hotel
Hotel Arenal Kioro
Hotel info
Rate: Single $284 + taxes; Double $319 + taxes
Rate and Resort Fee Includes:
- Daily Breakfast
- Lunch on Conference Days
- Complimentary Entrance to Hot Springs
HOW TO GET THERE
Fly into San Juan or Liberia, Costa Rica
Drive or transport company to La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Join our Facebook group (invitation on registration email) to coordinate traveling with other attendees!
Daily Itinerary
March 27
9am – Morning Yoga
12:40 – Check In
Arenal Kioro Hotel Meeting Room
1 – 2
2 – 3
3 – 3:50
4:10 – 5
5 – 6:30
March 28
8 – 8:50
9 – 9:50
Coffee Break
10 – 10:50
11:10 – 12
12 – 1:30
1:30pm: Lunch Buffett Included
Free to Explore
March 29
8 – 8:50
9 – 9:50
Coffee Break
10:10 – 11
11 – 12
12pm: Lunch Buffett Included
Free to Explore
March 30
Group Trip – Hanging Bridges
Depart from Hotel Lobby at 7am!
Only registered attendees. Guests subject to availability and is an extra cost. Please email info@travelingvetretreats.com to inquire
Hanging Bridges Tour
Travel to the heart of the rainforest in a circuit of 2 miles (3.2km) and 15 bridges, you will have the opportunity to observe many bird species, 3 types of monkeys, land mammals, different types of snakes, amphibians and one of the richest biodiversity on the planet.
Group Trip
When: March 30, 2024
Where: Pick up from Hotel Arenal Kioro
Be sure to select if you will or will not attend during registration, this is important for a head count. ALL attendees have a spot included in registration. If you would like your companion to attend, this is an extra charge – please email info@travelingvetretreats.com to inquire, spaces are limited.
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 has been approved for 15 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. Course # 20-1113350
Veterinary CE conference in Costa Rica