Croatia Veterinary CE
Dubrovnik
July 13-16, 2026
Emergency Medicine
Neurology
$997
Escape to Europe this summer and relax in the Pearl of the Adriatic - Dubrovnik!
Old town charm and breathtaking Mediterranean views await
Expand your knowledge and reignite your love for veterinary medicine in enchanting Dubrovnik! Join us at our inaugural Croatia Veterinary CE retreat and enjoy small intimate groups, expert speakers and half day sessions that leave you plenty of time to enjoy all that Croatia has to offer!
***Earn 15 Hours RACE APPROVED CE***
SOLD OUT!!!
Email to inquire – travelingvetretreatsce@gmail.com
SPEAKERS
Erica Burkland
DVM, DACVIM
A native New Yorker, Dr. Erica Burkland earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Vassar College. She earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University and was awarded the Neuroanatomy & Clinical Neurology Prize at graduation. Dr. Burkland then completed a rotating internship at The Animal Medical Center in New York City, followed by a neurology internship at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego, and a residency in Neurology and Neurosurgery at Mississippi State University. Dr. Burkland became ACVIM board-certified in Neurology in 2019 and has been practicing in Southern California since then. Although she enjoys all aspects of neurology, her primary interest lies in neurosurgery, and she is proficient in a wide variety of spinal and intracranial surgical procedures. Dr. Burkland earned her ACVIM Neurosurgery Certificate of Training in 2022. Outside of work, Dr. Burkland enjoys paddle boarding, hiking, baking, exploring local breweries (especially when her dogs can come along), and traveling. Well known among friends for her passion for long-nosed dogs, she has 2 Windsprites named Henle and Calyx and a miniature dachshund named Jolene.
LECTURE TOPICS
- Emergency Management of Seizures
- The Art of Long Term Seizure Management
- The Complete Lifecycle of Neurological Disease in French Bulldogs: From Hydrocephalus to Gliomas
- Intervertebral Disc Disease & Other Causes of Myelopathy
- Common Paroxysms: How to Recognize & Manage Them
- Neurological Manifestation of Systemic Disease
- Head Trauma & Traumatic Brain Injury
Marie Keith
DVM, MPH, DACVECC
Dr. Marie Keith grew up all over the United States including in the San Francisco Bay Area, rural Kansas and the Washington, DC area. She then went to college at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, where she majored in Biological Sciences and minored in Global Health Studies and Classical Studies. She attended veterinary school at Kansas State University; fascinated by the intersection of human and animal health, particularly in infectious diseases, she pursued a concurrent Masters in Public Health. After obtaining her veterinary degree, she completed a one year internship followed by a three year residency in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Since finishing her residency,
she has been working as a criticalist at a large emergency and specialty hospital in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Keith’s professional interests include sepsis, coagulation, transfusion medicine and the post-operative care of critically ill patients. Outside of the hospital, Dr. Keith enjoys hiking all over the world, playing her cello, boxing, and hanging out with her cats, Lily and Linus.
LECTURE TOPICS
- DKA: Stabilization, Monitoring & Treatment Protocols
- Optimizing Post-Op Outcomes in the ICU
- Approaching the Poisoned Pet: Evidence-Based Decontamination Practices
- Recognizing & Treating Thrombotic Disease in the ER: Patient Selection, Diagnostics, and Anticoagulant Strategies
- Fluid Therapy in Shock: Fluid Selection, Dosing & Avoiding Iatrogenic Harm
- Transfusion Therapy in Critical Care: Transfusion Triggers, Product Selection & Dosing
- Transfusion Reactions: Monitoring & Interventions
Group hotel
This upscale hotel overlooks the stunning Adriatic Sea, is just a minute’s walk to beachfront, and is just a short drive to Dubrovnik old town
Group Discounted Rate:
€335 per night (double),€325 per night (single)
- Rate includes buffet breakfast and high speed internet
- Rate available pre and post conference subject to availability
HOW TO GET THERE
Closest airport is DBV – Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport
Taxi/shuttle/drive to hotel
July 13 – 1pm – 6pm
July 14 – 8am – 1:30pm
July 15 – 8am – 12pm
July 16 – Group Trip- Full Day Boat Cruise to Elaphiti Islands
Full Day Boat Cruise to Elaphiti Islands
Pickup and return from Sheraton Dubrovnik included
1. Lopud
You will have about 3 hours of you free time there. This oasis of peace and beauty is attractive and popular because of the numerous sandy beaches, rocky paths through the mysterious old forests, olive groves and vineyards. Lopud is known for its old stone houses, rich historical culture and breathtaking views of the unforgettable sunsets which are sure to stir up the romance in any heart. The MUST on the island Lopud is to visit one of the oldest Botanic gardens in Europe, and spend your time on famous beach Šunj, where, according to a local legend, if you bathe with your loved one, you’ll never apart. There are also more then 30 small churches that you can visit on the island Lopud. On top of the small hill, there is a museum called Temple of Sun, builded the way you walk you in, different shades are moving around you. But most interesting thing is that everyone sees different. Most of local inhabitants are living on the island Lopud, so there you’ll find many cocktail bars, restaurants, shops, homemade olive oil, vine, and other traditional food and beverages to taste and buy… One more interesting thing; guess where are the oldest palms in Europe growing? Lunch is organised on the boat and you can choose between grilled fish hake, grilled chicken file or mixed season grilled vegetables. Everything comes with mixed season salat.
2. Šipan
We take a short break of 45minutes in small port -Suđurađ. You can relax and have a coffee in old fisherman’s port, or you can go for a small sightseeing for that time! The Island Šipan is the biggest island, and it is in the Guinness book of the records by biggest number of olive trees on one island. It is historically very interesting. During the 15th century it was a chic summer getaway for the very best Dubrovnik’s families, many of whom built villas on the island. There’s late-Gothic Rector’s Palace and ruins of archbishop’s palaces. In Suđurađ, where is our port, you will find many fisherman’s families who stayed on the island and kept their tradition for all those years. The reason for that is that island is furthest from town so tourism didn’t commercialised it. You will see how people are truly living on the islands. Many small and big fishing boats, old stone houses and children selling seashells in the port. In Suđurađ is the castle of the wealthy Stjepović-Skočibuha, family from Dubrovnik, dating from the 16th century. Next to it is a tower built as a defense against pirates. Šipan is known to be called “the Mediterranean as it used to be“.
3. Koločep
We stop for about 1 hour. Koločep Is perfect for swimming and diving. The clear sea is full of fish and seashells. This island is rich in hidden caves and high cliffs, perfect for exploring. During excursion you will be given a unique opportunity to explore the underwater of Koločep and a short break on the beach. Also, you can walk through Gornje and Donje Celo that are typical examples of Mediterranean place in south Dalmatia. Koločep has as much as 250 sunny days per year, which together with divine, clear sea and rich vegetation of pines and olives, makes it a heavenly island.
RACE approved, Course #20-1348642 We are a NYSED approved CE provider.
Croatia Veterinary CE