Aruba 2026June 17 - 19, 2026
Original price was: $1,045.00.$945.00Current price is: $945.00.
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Emergency Critical Care – Dr. Christopher Byers
Internal Medicine – Dr. Jocelyn Mott
Earn 15 hours of RACE approved high quality practical CE in Aruba on Emergency Critical Care and Internal Medicine. Learn from two experts in Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Christopher Byers and Dr. Jocelyn Mott, and expand your knowledge
The Embassy Suites by Hilton Aruba Resort is directly on Eagle beach. With views of the Caribbean, we’re situated between Eagle Beach and Palm Beach, 15 minutes from Queen Beatrix International Airport. Access the beach via our private tunnel and enjoy our pools, cabanas, daily activities, bar, and restaurants. We offer complimentary made-to-order breakfast and specialty cocktails during our daily evening reception.
June 17, 2026 | June 18, 2026 | June 19, 2026 |
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Aruba Resort
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Room Rate: $299 King 2 room suite or 2 Double beds 2 room suite Ocean View plus currently fifteen percent (15%) service charge (taxable at 9.5%) and nine and a half percent (9.5%) Government tax, environmental and AHATA levy of $3.50 per room, per night. One time Porterage: $7.00 per person (includes both check-in and check-out)
Accommodations are limited at this special rate. Please book and register early!
Taxes and Service Charge includes guest internet access, weekly resort activities, beach towels, health club access, in-room tea/coffee and bottled water per stay. Parking is complimentary.
Breakfast Buffet and Evening cocktails are complimentary for registered guests
Check in 3 pm, Check out 12 noon
Cancellations need to be made at least 7 days in advance.
Getting There
Fly into Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) located in Oranjestad a 15 minute drive to the hotel.
Internal Medicine/Emergency Critical Care
Christopher Byers DVM, ACVECC
Dr. Christopher G. Byers is a board-certified veterinary emergency & critical care and small animal internal medicine specialist, as well as a certified veterinary journalist, based in Omaha, Nebraska. He received his Bachelor of Science degree as a University Honors Scholar in Animal Sciences from Colorado State University and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University. Dr. Byers works as a teleconsultant in emergency/critical care and small animal internal medicine for VetCT. He is the Co-Editor of the textbook, Feline Emergency & Critical Care Medicine and has published chapters and articles in numerous textbooks and peer-reviewed medical journals. Dr. Byers also publishes a blog called CriticalCareDVM.com with goals to educate pet owners and promote the triad of care.
Presentation Synopsis
1. Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Cats
2. Pattern-Based Approach to Respiratory Distress
3. Practical Approach to the Acute Abdomen
4. Acute Pancreatitis in Dogs
5. Hyperadrenocorticism - Diagnosis & Management
6. Practical Diagnosis & Management of IMHA
7. Urethral Obstruction in Cats
8. Common Upper Airway Disorders
9. Pattern Recognition in Respiratory Distress
10. A Practical Approach to Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia
11. Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s disease)
12. The Problem of Persistent Puking
13. Remembering the Basics in treatment of shock
14. Delving into Diabetic Ketoacidosis
15. Feline Thyrotoxicosis
16. Fluid Therapy Update, including endothelial glycocalyx
Internal Medicine
Jocelyn Mott, DVM, DACVIM
Dr. Jocelyn Mott graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. After graduation, she completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Oklahoma State University and then a small animal internal medicine residency at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Mott is board certified by the ACVIM in small animal internal medicine. She is currently a clinical professor of veterinary medicine at Western University of Veterinary Medicine, Pomona, CA and practicing internist at VCA TLC Pasadena Veterinary Specialty and Emergency in Pasadena, CA.
With a broad range of experience, Dr. Mott has worked in small animal referral practices in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and California. She has worked in industry performing clinical research in veterinary nutrition. She has authored several publications and book chapters in veterinary medicine and is an international speaker in her field of expertise. She is coeditor for the veterinary text book 5 Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion Small Animal Gastrointestinal Diseases. She is also a pet loss bereavement specialist.
Although Dr. Mott enjoys all aspects of internal medicine, she especially enjoys gastroenterology, nutrition and endocrinology. She volunteers with non-profits to promote pet health and well-being and has been Past-President of the ACVIM Foundation to help further animal healthcare and specialty medicine. When Dr. Mott is away from Pasadena Veterinary Specialists, she enjoys spending time with her husband Pete, a veterinary clinical pathologist, her dogs, horseback riding, and synchronized swimming.
Presentation Synopsis
1. Practical Tips for Cost Effective Management of Diabetes Mellitus
2. What’s Exciting and New in Veterinary Medicine?
3. Feline Diabetes and SGLT2 Inhibitors
4. Dealing with Pet Loss and Bereavement with Our Clients
5. Hypersomatotropism, a Common Cause of Feline Diabetes Mellitus
6. CGMs and More
7. Canine Chronic Enteropathy