Cocoa Beach – NASA Kennedy Space Center FL 2027November 10 - 12, 2027
Original price was: $1,095.00.$995.00Current price is: $995.00.
Topics:
Emergency Critical Care - Dr. Julien Guillaumin
Clinical Pathology - Dr. Holly Brown
Learn from two experts in Emergency Critical Care and Clinical Pathology to expand your knowledge in Cocoa Beach – NASA Kennedy Space Center FL. Earn 15 hours of high quality practical Veterinary Continuing Education while enjoying an unforgettable destination getaway!
Earn 15 hours of RACE approved Veterinary CE while on vacation in Cocoa Beach – NASA Kennedy Space Center FL. The Cocoa Beach – NASA Kennedy Space Center FL Veterinary Conference 2027 will be held at the brand new The Westin Cocoa Beach Resort and Spa.
Join us in Cocoa Beach – NASA Kennedy Space Center FL, – Cocoa Beach Pier is home to the most popular beach in the area. Although touristy, this place draws in visitors for its fun and upbeat vibes. You’ll find beachfront restaurants, bars, shops, and activities like volleyball and surfing. The family-friendly beach is wide and perfect for a classic day of sun, sea, and sand.
Ron Jon Surf Shop is one of the most iconic places in town when it comes to beach lifestyle and all things surfing. Located right off N Atlantic Ave between Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral, it’s situated close to many other Cocoa Beach attractions. The surf shop is huge and filled with everything from surfboards to swimsuits and tourist merch. Ron Jon also has an official surf school that offers surf camps and lessons that are great for beginners. The Florida Surf Museum is located right beside Ron Jon Surf Shop. A visit here is worth your while if you’re a surfing enthusiast. The museum itself is small and more of an exhibit, but it features historical surfboards and artifacts.
Mangrove, Manatee, and Dolphin Kayak Tour
Banana River Lagoon is on the inner side of Cocoa Beach’s barrier island. This Atlantic Ocean waterway is scenic and calm, yet bursting with a vibrant ecosystem. During your visit, consider taking an adventure kayak tour along the Banana River. This is such a cool activity and it’s a great way to see wildlife like manatees and dolphins. There are also bioluminescence kayak tours and sunset tours.
Kennedy Space Center Admission
NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is a must-visit whether you’re a space enthusiast or not. This attraction is world-renowned for a reason, and it’s truly impressive. The visitor complex is home to historic and educational exhibits like Space Shuttle Atlantis as well as interactive simulations and an IMAX theater. Apart from the visitor complex, Kennedy Space Center is also the primary site of rocket launches and even human spaceflight. After all, KSC is what gives this area the name “Space Coast.” It’s located about 20 miles north of Cocoa Beach on Merritt Island. You can dedicate an entire day here. But undoubtedly, visiting is one of the best things you could do when vacationing in Cocoa Beach.
Orlando and all of the attractions are also just a 1 hour drive away, including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World.
November 10, 2027
11:15-12:20pm EST REGISTRATION: Omega
12:20-12:30pm Welcome
12:30-1:20pm Saddle Thrombus
1:30–2:20pm Diabetes Complications in Dogs and Cats: DKA, eDKA, HHS, and Co
2:30-3:20pm Trauma, Triage, and Hemorrhage: What Needs to Happen First?
3:20-3:40pm BREAK AND SNACK
3:40-4:30pm Pale Patient Panic! When It's Not IMHA
4:40-5:30pm IMHA or Imposter? Diagnosing Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia with Confidence
5:30-6:30 WELCOME RECEPTION Wax Shack Terrace
November 11, 2027
7-8am PST BREAKFAST BUFFET for Attendees Terra Fina
8-8:50am Beyond the Leukogram: Recognizing and Trending Systemic Inflammation in Critical Patients
9-9:50am Platelet Problems and Coagulation Conundrums: Tips for Essential Laboratory Insights
10-10:50am At the Scope, STAT! Blood Film Findings You Can't Afford to Miss
10:50-11:10am BREAK AND SNACK
11:10–12noon Sepsis: Defining and Recognizing
12:10-1pm Sepsis: Treatment and Monitoring
1pm Enjoy Cocoa Beach and the NASA Kennedy Space Center!
November 12, 2027
7-8am PST BREAKFAST BUFFET for Attendees Terra Fina
8-8:50am Dysnatremias #1: Sodium Disturbances Made Easy
9-9:50am Dysnatremias #2: Case Examples and Applications
10-10:50am Shock and Fluid Therapy: Which fluid, How Much, How fast?
10:50-11:10am BREAK AND SNACK
11:10–12noon Don't Toss That Fluid! STAT Insights from Abdominal Effusion Analysis
12:10-1pm Pleural Effusion Confusion! Critical Clues from In-Clinic Fluid Analysis
1pm Vet Vacation CE Conference Concludes: BOOK YOUR NEXT VACATIONCE!
Your Destination
The Westin Cocoa Beach Resort and Spa
Referring Code/Group Name: Group name VetVacationCE
Room Rate: $259+ 12% taxes plus $20 fresort fee reduced from $45
Rates are available 3 days pre and post based on availability at the time of booking at the conference block rate.
Cancellations for individual guest rooms made within 72 hours of arrival.
Individual Guestroom Deposit. All reservations must be (i) guaranteed by a major credit card
• Upon check in, each guest will be required to present a valid credit card, on which an amount of sufficient pre- authorization can be obtained to cover all applicable room charges for the length of the guest’s stay, plus the anticipated use of the Resort’s ancillary services. All charges which are the direct responsibility of the individual attendee must be paid in full upon departure by credit card
Early Departures will be charged a 1 night fee.
PARKING:
Overnight valet parking $20 reduced for $40 per car per day
Resort Fee Includes:
Daily Beach Chairs for 2 guests
Daily 1 hr Instructor led Sunrise Yoga for 2 guests
Daily 1 hr bike rental for 2 guests
Daily Sunscreen station
Daily 1 hr access to pickleball, tennis, 1/2 court basketball, Beach Volleyball, or panel courts for guests – equipment provided.
Daily enhanced hi speed internet Access wifi
Convoy Elite Amenity (Gold members and above)): Daily $10 F and B credit
Spa on site, close to 10 golf courses
Accommodations are limited at this special rate. Please book and register early!
Check in time 4pm – Check out time 11 am – Package check is available. Late check outs need to be requested the day of departure and are not guaranteed.
Non-smoking hotel
Getting There
Fly to Melbourne Regional (MLB), 30 mins. transfer w/ nonstop options via Delta, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and TUI from the UK
Fly to Orlando Intl. (MCO) , 45 to 50 mins transfer
Vet Vacation Registration
If you haven't already registered for your vet vacation, take a moment to register for your vet vacation now. Registration for the continuing education is separate from your hotel reservation.
Emergency Critical Care
Julien Guillaumin DESV, DACVECC, DECVECC
Dr. Julien Guillaumi is a veterinarian with 25 years of clinical experience, including 17 years specializing in veterinary critical care. He has held academic positions at the University of California, Davis; Cornell University; and The Ohio State University, and is currently a Full Professor at Colorado State University. He also collaborates with Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), bringing his expertise to the practice of emergency and critical care medicine.
A passionate and engaging speaker, Julien has delivered more than 300 continuing education lectures nationally and internationally. His presentations combine extensive clinical experience with a practical, accessible approach to complex medical topics, making him a sought-after educator for veterinary professionals at all stages of their careers.
His principal areas of interest include feline aortic thromboembolism (saddle thrombus), hemostasis, blood products and transfusion medicine, blood banking, sepsis, and septic shock. More recently, he has expanded his focus to point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) and its applications in emergency and critical care settings.
Fluent in both English and French, with working proficiency in Spanish, Julien brings an international perspective to veterinary education. Currently based in France, he is well positioned to support continuing education initiatives and collaborate with veterinary teams across Europe and Africa.
Through his clinical expertise, academic experience, and enthusiasm for teaching, Julien is committed to sharing knowledge, advancing evidence-based practice, and helping veterinary professionals deliver the highest standard of emergency and critical care.
Presentation Synopsis
1. Diabetes Complications in Dogs and Cats: DKA, eDKA, HHS, and Co
2. Sepsis: Defining and Recognizing
3. Sepsis: Treatment and Monitoring
4. Dysnatremias #1: Sodium Disturbances Made Easy
5. Dysnatremias #2: Case Examples and Applications
6. Shock and Fluid Therapy: Which fluid, How Much, How fast?
7. The Blocked Cat: More Than Passing a Catheter
8. Volume assessment with Point-of-Care Ultrasound
9. Cardiac Point-of-care Ultrasound Made Easy for the ER clinician
10. The Dyspneic Dog or Cat: Stabilize Before You Diagnose
11. The Acute Abdomen: GDV and Other Time-Critical Decisions
12. Trauma, Triage, and Hemorrhage: What Needs to Happen First?
13. Saddle Thrombus
Clinical Pathology
Holly Brown, DVM, PhD, DACVP
Dr. Holly Brown received her DVM from the University of Georgia and worked in small animal private practice in Colorado and North Carolina. She returned to UGA for a residency in clinical pathology and additionally obtained her doctorate degree in pathology, studying Cytauxzoon felis infection in domestic and wild cats. After completion of her residency and PhD, Dr. Brown remained on as a faculty member at UGA where she served as a diagnostic clinical pathologist, instructor, and collaborative researcher. Dr. Brown then joined Metzger Animal Hospital’s large general and referral practice in State College, PA as an on-staff clinical pathologist. There she sees a wide variety of diagnostic submissions and enjoys playing an important role at the interface of diagnostic testing and patient care. Dr. Brown fulfills her passion for teaching providing mentorship opportunities and continuing education lectures and wetlabs.
Presentation Synopsis
1. Pale Patient Panic! When It's Not IMHA
2. IMHA or Imposter? Diagnosing Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia with Confidence
3. Beyond the Leukogram: Recognizing and Trending Systemic Inflammation in Critical Patients
4. Platelet Problems and Coagulation Conundrums: Tips for Essential Laboratory Insights
5. At the Scope, STAT! Blood Film Findings You Can't Afford to Miss
6. Don't Toss That Fluid! STAT Insights from Abdominal Effusion Analysis
7. Pleural Effusion Confusion! Critical Clues from In-Clinic Fluid Analysis
8. Hiding in Plain Sight: Critical Biochemical Patterns You Can't Afford to Miss
Vet Vacation Registration
If you haven't already registered for your vet vacation, take a moment to register for your vet vacation now. Registration for the continuing education is separate from your hotel reservation.