Aruba 2026June 17 - 19, 2026
Original price was: $1,045.00.$945.00Current price is: $945.00.
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Emergency Critical Care/Internal Medicine – Dr. Christopher Byers
Dentistry – Dr. Kevin Stepaniuk
Earn 15 hours of RACE approved high quality practical CE in Aruba on Emergency Critical Care, Internal Medicine and Dentistry. Learn from two experts in Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Christopher Byers and Dr. Kevin Stepaniuk, 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 12.5%) and twelve 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
Dentistry
Kevin S. Stepaniuk, DVM, FAVD, Dipl. AVDC
Kevin S. Stepaniuk is a Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC) and is Co-owner of Pet Dental Specialists, Veterinary Dentistry Education and Consulting Services and Veterinary Intraoral Radiology Reading Services. He has an undergraduate degree from the University of Calgary, DVM degree from Oklahoma State University and completed a small animal internship at Washington State University. His specialty training was in private practice. He is a previous faculty member and section chief of Dentistry and Oral Surgery at the University of Minnesota. He is an invited international and national renowned lecturer and instructor. Dr. Stepaniuk is a journal and textbook author as well as a reviewer for various dentistry and oral surgery publications. He is past-Executive Board member of the AVDC, and past-president of the AVDS. Dr. Stepaniuk provides continuing education to veterinarians, provides a service for reading intraoral radiographs for veterinary hospitals and veterinarians, and stays clinically active working in private specialty practice.
Presentation Synopsis
1. Appropriate Use of Antibiotics in Veterinary Dentistry
2. What to Put Into Periodontal Pockets, So Many Products and So Much Confusion in the Market for Clinical Use
3. Tooth Resorption in the Dog and Cat - Similarities and Differences
4. Juvenile Dentistry, Malocclusions, and Timely Intervention in the First Year(s) of Life
5. Surgical Extraction of the Maxillary Molars in the Dog
6. Intraoral Dental Radiography
7. Continued Updates on Feline Chronic Gingivostomatitis
8. Surgical Extraction Complications, Prevention, and Management in the Canine and Feline Patient