We are thrilled to be returning to Zion in 2024 for 14 hours of Continuing Education amongst the striking landscapes of one of America's most beautiful National Parks. Zion in Autumn is a wonder to behold.

The Education

14 hours of approved CE will be available in Small Animal Dermatology and Ophthalmology. Our esteemed speakers are Dr. Paul Bloom Diplomate ACVD, DABVP and Dr. Gia Klauss Diplomate ACVO. Each are not only outstanding teachers, but also active clinicians in practice. You can learn more about our speakers here.

The Location

Our conference hotel the Marriott is less than a mile from the main park entrance. There is even a free National Parks shuttle that will pick you up a short walk from our hotel after lectures, and shuttle you to and from all of the major trailheads in the park as well as the visitors center. It couldn't be easier to unwind and learn. We had a good number of discounted rooms held at the Marriott, but those discounted rooms are now full. The good news is, there are plenty of other nice places to stay in Springdale, and nothing in town is far away. Springdale is a small one-road town and almost all hotels in town are less than a mile from our conference. Airbnb is also a good option.

Your Vacation

Our lecture schedule is designed to give you plenty of time each day to unwind and enjoy your vacation in Zion National Park.  We believe that the relaxed mind is a more focused mind, and that the more focused mind is more apt to learn and retain. The conference will begin at 3pm on Thursday October 10th and the final hour of CE will be done by noon on Sunday the 13th. You will have plenty of free time to enjoy the area. For those who would like to join, we will also be getting together for two social events. Early fall is our favorite time of year here. Temperatures are perfect and the colors are at their best. The flow of the Virgin River is light at this time of year making for fantastic hiking through the famous Narrows. Zion in Autumn may just be the best time you will ever have at work.

Etc.

The most convenient airport is Las Vegas (LAS). It is a beautiful 2.5 hour drive and flights to LAS and rental cars from there tend to be priced favorably.  There is also an airport in St. George, Utah (SGU) that is 50 minutes away.  The Salt Lake City airport (SLC) is about a 4 hour drive. If you wanted to not have a car, there are private shuttles that can get you from the Las Vegas airport to Springdale - and once in Springdale there are free shuttles into the park.

Subjects

The Seven Corneal Colors

Atopic Dermatitis: The New Paradigm and How it Changes the Way We Treat It

Chronic Corneal Conditions - Diagnosis and Treatment of Indolent Ulcers, Corneal Deposits, Pigmentary Keratitis, Pannus, Eosinophilic Keratitis and Corneal Sequestrum

Uveitis in the Dog an Cat: Differentials, Diagnostic Approach, and Treatment Guidelines

Otitis Externa: How to Attain Quick, Easy, and Successful Treatment in the Real World

Common Ophthalmic Surgeries for the General Practitioner

Diagnosing and Treating Canine Bacterial Pyoderma (What To DO when Cephalexin Doesn’t Work and How To Prevent this from Happening

A big part of our mission at Vet Lectures is to give hard-working veterinary professionals plenty of time to unwind in beautiful locations. With that in mind, in order to maximize your vacation time while you are in Zion, two of the 14 hours of RACE approved continuing education will be given live online prior to the meeting. These two hours will be given twice, in order to get everyone a chance to attend the time of their choosing. Dr. Rausch will present

Approach to the Canine and Feline ECG

Rational Uses (and ill-advised mis-uses) of NT-proBNP as a Screening Test for Feline Cardiomyopathy

on Saturday Sept 28th from 9-11am Pacific Time, and also on Wednesdayesday Oct 2nd from 6-8 pm Pacific Time.

We look forward to seeing you there!