TULUM, MEXICO
October 30 - November 2, 2023
Pet Cancer Summit!
Oncology & Surgery
$979
Veterinary CE in Mexico!
Enjoy ancient ruins, mystical cenotes, and sparkling beaches in this Mayan paradise
A tropical oasis is just what you need to recharge!
***Earn 16 Hours RACE Approved CE***
SUMMER SALE!! Book now until August for our introductory price of $899!!
Group hotel
ALOFT Tulum
Trendy hotel in the heart of Tulum that offers sleek rooms, rooftop pool, gym, and onsite restaurant and bar.
Rate: Double $89 per night (plus taxes/fees)
Please note!!
- Rate available 3 nights pre and post event
- Waived destination fee
- Use the link below to book the group rate, or you can email the hotel directly at aidee.juarez@aimbridge.com and mention Traveling Vet Retreats to get the group rate. Please email jessica@travelingvetretreats.com with any questions
HOW TO GET THERE
Cancun International Airport is the closet airport to Tulum. It is located ~1.5 hour and 75 miles away from Aloft Tulum.
After arrival in Cancun, you can:
Rent a car
SPEAKERS
Audrey Stevens
DVM, DACVR
Dr. Stevens is a board-certified specialist in veterinary radiation oncology. Dr. Stevens obtained her DVM from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2014, completing her final year of clinical studies at the University of Minnesota. She completed a rotating small animal internship and an oncology specialty internship at Veterinary Specialty Hospital in San Diego from 2014-2016. Dr. Stevens then went on to complete a 3-year radiation oncology residency at the University of Wisconsin. She is currently an Associate Medical Director and full-time radiation oncologist at Veterinary Specialty Hospital in San Diego. Her professional interests include brain tumors, nasal tumors, and palliative care to alleviate pain and improve her patients’ quality of life. She also has a strong interest in work-life balance and preventing burnout of her colleagues and staff. She loves challenging herself and is currently learning how to fly helicopters. She enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, camping and paddle boarding with her husband and their 11-year old island dog, Eva, and 2 year old beagle Darwin.
LECTURE TOPICS
- Your Patient Has Cancer, Now What?
- Mast Cell Tumors
- Sarcomas (soft, hemangio-, histiocytis, and osteo-)
- Lymphoma and Leukemia
- Oral Tumors
- Bladder and Anal Sac Tumors
- Radiation Therapy including Common Tumors (brain/nasal tumors and non cancerous conditions like arthritis and rhinitis)
- BONUS Wellness Topic – Can’t Pour from a Broken Cup – Work/Life Balance
Elizabeth Maxwell
DVM, DACVS
Dr. Maxwell, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA, CVPP, ACVS Fellow of Surgical Oncology, is a Miami native that graduated from RUSVM in 2012. She went on to complete a rotating internship at LSU, followed by a surgical internship at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital in Colorado, and a surgical fellowship at Lauderdale Veterinary Specialists in Florida. Dr Maxwell then completed a small animal surgical residency at the University of Illinois, where she also obtained an M.S. Degree in Veterinary Clinical Sciences. Followed residency, she completed a Surgical Oncology Fellowship at the University of Florida and became one of less than 60 veterinary surgical oncologists in the US, recognized by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Since completing her training, Dr. Maxwell was hired as a Clinical Assistant Professor in Surgical Oncology at UF and has contributed significantly to clinical research, teaching, and service over the past 2 years. She is a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner and Fear Free Certified. Dr. Maxwell also served as past-president of the Veterinary Wound Management Society, and currently serves as President for the Collaborative Care Coalition, a nonprofit that aims to achieve optimal health care for animals and improve the relationships between primary care veterinarians and veterinary specialists. Recently Dr. Maxwell joined as host of the Margin, the official podcast of the Veterinary Society of Surgical Oncologists.
LECTURE TOPICS
- Cutting Cancer: Mastering the Principles of Surgical Oncology
- A Cut Above the Rest: Mastering Tumor Removal in Veterinary Medicine
- Sarcoma Sleuths: Navigating the Challenges of Soft Tissue and Injection Site Tumors in Veterinary Medicine
- Making Every Moment Count: Optimizing Analgesia for Pets with Cancer
- Collaborative Cancer Care
- Re-Defining Non-Operable
- Navigating Neuroendocrine Tumors: From Diagnosis to Treatment
Daily Itinerary
Tulum C Conference Room
Day 1
8 – 8:45am – Morning Yoga (conference room – bring your own mat!)
12 – 12:50
1 – 1:50
Coffee/snacks
2:10 – 3
3 – 4
4 – 5:30
Day 2
Dr. Maxwell
8 – 8:50
9 – 9:50
10 – 10:50
Coffee/snacks
11:10 – 12
12 – 1:30
Free to Explore
Day 3
Dr Stevens
8 – 8:50
9 – 9:50
Coffee/snacks
10:10 – 11
11 – 12
12 – 1 (Wellness topic)
Free to Explore
Day 4 – Group Trip
Group trip to Chichen Itza – includes lunch in Valladolid
Meet in hotel lobby for a prompt 6:30am departure
Return ~4pm
Group Trip
Chichen Itza
one of the new 7 wonders of the world
The group will visit this site on the last day of the conference. Please select if you will attend when you register – this is important for a head count.
For guests, please contact jessica@travelingvetretreats.com to inquire about availability – there is an extra charge.
***Tour will depart from the Aloft Hotel lobby at 6:30am, November 2, 2023. Please arrive 10 minutes early so we will have a punctual departure.****
You will have the opportunity to visit all parts of the site, with stops at the Kukulkan pyramid, the ball game, the temple of the warriors and several still-existing platforms from Mayan history. We will also walk till the Cenote Sagrado (no swimming), the Observatory Area and oldest part of Chichen Itza ruins. At the end of the visit, some free time will be offered to you to shop for souvenirs.
After Chichen Itza, we will head over to Valladolid. Valladolid showcases the main market place of the area and is home to a famous Cathedral and Convent San Bernardino de Siena (second biggest convent in the Yucatan). This trip will also allow you to dine at a local restaurant that specializes in gourmet Yucatan cuisine. You will not want to return home without trying authentic food and there is no better location than Valladolid.
group relaxation
Group Yoga
1 Session
Local Yoga Instructor
Beginner Friendly!
Help Tulum Dogs
Want to give back on your vacation? Donate meds, flea/tick preventions, etc or even help transport dogs! See above link or contact us for more info!
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 # 20-1078104
Veterinary CE in Mexico
“This program is RACE approved Course # 20-1078104
Veterinary CE in Mexico