Banff National Park
Calgary, Canada
September 18-20, 2024
Internal Medicine
$979
Fall in love with Banff National Park in September
Hiking, leaf peeping, and cozy weather is just what you need to recharge!
Earn Veterinary CE in Banff National Park
***Earn 15 Hours RACE Approved Veterinary CE***
Sold Out! Email info@travelingvetretreats.com to be placed on the waitlist in the event of any cancellations. First Come First Serve
DVM, DACVIM Dr. Jessica Himelman is a central New Jersey native who graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. Following graduation, she completed a rotating internship at The Animal Medical Center in NYC, directly followed by a 3-year residency in small animal internal medicine also at The Animal Medical Center. She was boarded by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2019. Following residency, she worked at a busy specialty hospital in Brooklyn, NY before joining Cornell University Veterinary Specialists in Connecticut where she worked for 3 years. She currently works with Mission Veterinary Partners as a clinical consultant and advisor on medical excellence for their hospitals. Her professional interests include immune-mediated disease, infectious disease, respiratory conditions, and complicated endocrine disorders. When not working, Dr. Himelman enjoys exploring the outdoors with her rescue Pitbull, Sunny, and snuggling up with her kittitian cat, Frankie. LECTURE TOPICS DVM, DACVIM Dr. Kendall obtained her DVM from Colorado State University in 2014. She then completed a one year rotating internship immediately followed by a residency and combined master’s degree in internal medicine at Purdue University. Dr. Kendall joined NCSU in 2018 for a post-doctoral Teaching Fellowship, prior to staying at NCSU for a faculty position. She has an interest in the kidney and lower urinary tract of dogs and cats, as well as mental health and wellness of students. LECTURE TOPICS SPEAKERS
Jessica Himelman
Allison Kendall
Group hotel
Hotel info
Rate: $319 CAD/night plus taxes/fees (~235 USD)
HOW TO GET THERE
Fly into Calgary International Airport (YYC) and drive to Banff
Join our Facebook group (invitation on registration email) to coordinate traveling with other attendees!
Daily Itinerary
September 18
8am – Welcome Sunrise Yoga
12:40pm – Check In Starts
1 – 1:50
2 – 2:50
Coffee/snacks
3:10 – 4:00
4:10 – 5
5 – 6:30
September 19
8 – 8:50
9 – 9:50
Coffee/snacks
10:10 – 11
11 – 12
Free to Explore
Group Excursion
Cowboy Cookout
Meet at 3:30pm – see Activity Page for details
September 20
8 – 8:50
9 – 9:50
Coffee/snacks
10:10 – 11
11 – 12
12 – 1:30pm
Pick Up Your CE Certificates
Free to Explore
Group Trip
and
Group Yoga
Group Cowboy Cookout
When: September 19, 2024 evening
Where: Meet at Warner Stables, 1 Sundance Road, Banff Alberta
*There is no group transport, you are responsible for getting there. It is actually within walking distance from the conference hotel (see map below), a little over 1 km or ~15-20 minutes.
Take a relaxing wagon ride along the Bow River, then enjoy genuine western hospitality with an authentic cowboy BBQ. Gluten free options available!
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.
Yoga
When: TBD
Start Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Be sure to select if you will or will not attend during registration, this is important for a head count. Only registered attendees please.
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 approved for 15 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. Course number 20-1156882. We are an approved NYSED provider.
Veterinary CE Banff